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Oil cooler > < Checking and adjusting valve clearance
4 Cyl injection engine (2 valve), Mechanics
Removing and installing lubrication system components
Removing and installing lubrication system components
 
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Notes:

  • ◆ All the components shown in the illustration can be removed and installed with the engine installed.
  • ◆ Always renew gaskets and oil seals.
  • ◆ If large quantities of metal particles or filings -such as those associated with damage to crankshaft or conrod bearings - are discovered in the engine oil, the oil passages must be throughly cleaned and the oil cooler renewed to avoid further engine damage.
 
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Lubrication system capacity (in litres):

  • ◆ The capacity depends upon oil sump form.

Engine Codes

With filter
change

without filter change

EG, JJ, DX
and KT ▸7/85


3.5


3.0

DX and KT 8/85▸, JH, 2H


4.0


3.5

  • ◆ Engine oil requirements => fig.4
  • Dipstick
    • ◆ Diference min....max.:
      Round dipstick = 1 litre
      Flat dipstick = 0.75 litre.
  • Dipstick tube
  • Oil temperature sender
 
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  • Seal
    • ◆ Renew
  • 0.3 Oil pressure switch, 25 Nm
    • ◆ Checking:
      Engine Codes DX, JH, JJ, KT, 2H =>page 17-15
  • 1.8 bar Oil pressure switch, 25 Nm
  • Oil filter bracket
    • ◆ 8/84 ▸Engine Codes: DX, JH, KT, 2H
    • ◆ ▸7/84 =>page 17-8
 
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  • O-Ring
    • ◆ Renew if damaged
  • Oil cooler
    • ◆ 8/84▸Engine Codes: DX, JH, KT, 2H
    • ◆ ▸7/84 =>page 17-15
  • 25 Nm
  • Oil filter
    • ◆ Loosen with strap wrench
    • ◆ Tighten by hand
    • ◆ Follow installation instructions on filter
 
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  • Gears
    • ◆ Checking backlash => fig.1
    • ◆ Checking axial clearance => fig.2
    • ◆ Gear width:
      Engines with hydraulic tappets: 30 mm.
      Engines without hydraulic tappets: 26 or 30 mm
  • Oil pump cover with pressure relief valve
    • ◆ Engine Codes DX, JH, JJ, KT, 2H
    • ◆ Opening pressure: 5.7...6.7
  • 10 Nm
  • 20 Nm
  • Drain plug, 30 Nm
 
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  • Sump
  • Sump gasket
    • ◆ Renew
    • ◆ Do not use gasket sealer, position correctly
  • Suction pipe
    • ◆ Engine Codes DX, JH, JJ, KT, 2H
  • Baffle plate
    • ◆ Engine Codes DX, JH, JJ, KT, 2H
  • Baffle
    • ◆ Engine Code: EG
    • ◆ If very, remove the baffle and strainer for cleaning by bending flanges open
 
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  • Strainer
    • ◆ Engine Code: EG
    • ◆ Clean
  • Oil pump cover with pressure relief valve
    • ◆ Engine Code: EG
  • Seal
    • ◆ Renew
  • 25 Nm
  • Gasket
    • ◆ Renew if damaged
  • Oil filler cap

Oil cooler > < Checking and adjusting valve clearance