Renault 2000 Espace Instruction Manual

TECHNICAL NOTE 3426A
JE0 K - JE0 S
Basic manual: Workshop Repair Manual 315
SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE ESPACE
FITTED WITH THE G9T ENGINE
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"The repair methods given by the manufacturer in this document are based on the
technical specifications current when it was prepared.
The methods may be modified as a result of changes introduced by the manufacturer
in the production of the various component units and accessories from which his
vehicles are constructed."
JUNE 2000
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© RENAULT 2000

Contents
Page
07
10
11
12
16
VALUES AND SETTINGS
Capacities - Grades 07-1
Tightening the cylinder head 07-2
ENGINE AND PERIPHERALS
Identification 10-1
Oil pressure 10-2
Engine and transmission assembly 10-3
TOP AND FRONT OF ENGINE
Accessories belt 11-1
Timing belt 11-2
Cylinder head gasket 11-8
TURBOCHARGING - FUEL
MIXTURE
Turbocharger 12-1
Air inlet 12-3
Exhaust manifold 12-7
Inlet manifold 12-8
STARTING - CHARGING
Alternator 16-1
Starter 16-4
Page
19
21
61
62
COOLING SYSTEM
Filling - bleeding 19-1
Diagram 19-2
Coolant pump 19-3
Suspended mountings 19-4
Cooling system 19-5
MANUAL GEARBOX
Identification 21-1
Gears 21-2
Lubricants 21-3
Remove and refit 21-4
HEATING
Additional heating 61-1
AIR CONDITIONING
Air conditioning compressor 62-1

VALUES AND SETTINGS
Capacities - Grades 07
107
VALUES AND SETTINGS
Capacities - Grades
* Adjust using the dipstick
(1) After replacing the oil filter
Components
Capacity in
litres
(approx.)*
Grade
Diesel engine
(oil)
G9T
For oil
changes
7.7
8.3 (1)
European Union countries
Other countries
Components Capacity in
litres Grade Special notes
Gearbox
PK1 3.1 All countries: TRANSELF TRX 75 W 80 W
(Standards API GL5 or MIL-L 2105 G or D)
Coolant circuit
G9T 7.5 Glacéol RX
(type D)
Protection to - 35 ˚C ±2 ˚C for all countries
07-1

VALUES AND SETTINGS
Tightening the cylinder head 07
07-2
Tightening the cylinder head
METHOD FOR TIGHTENING THE CYLINDER HEAD
Consult manual Mot. G9 for the details of this
operation.
You must remove the engine and transmission
assembly to remove the cylinder head

ENGINE AND PERIPHERALS
Identification 10
110
ENGINE AND PERIPHERALS
Identification
Manual to consult: Mot. G9
Vehicle type Engine Gearbox Capacity
(cm3)
Bore
(mm)
Stroke
(mm)
Compression
ratio
JE0 K
JE0 S G9T PK1 2188 87 92 18/1
10-1

ENGINE AND PERIPHERALS
Oil pressure 10
10-2
Oil pressure
CHECKING
The oil pressure should be checked when the engine
is warm (approximately 80°C).
USE
Connect the pressure gauge in place of the oil
pressure switch.
Oil pressure
1 000 rpm 1.2 bar
3 000 rpm 3.5 bars
SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
Mot. 836-05 Boxed kit for measuring oil
pressure
ESSENTIAL SPECIAL TOOLING
22 mm long socket

ENGINE AND PERIPHERALS
Engine and transmission assembly 10
10-3
Engine and transmission assembly
Parts to order: high pressure circuit plugs kit
Part No.: 77 01 206 381.
SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
Mot. 1390 Universal mounting
Mot. 1410 Tool for unlocking the snap
couplings in the refrigerant
circuit
Dir. 1282 -01 Spanner for undoing the
steering rack union
Dir. 1282 -02 Spanner for undoing the
steering rack union
ESSENTIAL SPECIAL TOOLING
Two-post lift
Safety pad or belts
TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daN.m)
Shock absorber base mounting bolts
Ø M16 x 200 20
Driveshaft gaiter mounting bolt 2.5
Wheel bolts 10
Engine tie-bar bolts 10
Suspended mounting bolt to gearbox 5.5 to 6.5
Rubber suspended mounting nut to
the front left side member 5.5 to 8
Mounting bolt for front right
suspended mounting cover to engine 6.2
Mounting bolt for the movement
limiter of the upper front right hand
suspended engine mounting 10.5
Mounting nut for the rubber pad on
the front right suspended engine
mounting cover 3 to 4.5

ENGINE AND PERIPHERALS
Engine and transmission assembly 10
10-4
Place the vehicle on a two-post lift (fit the safety belts).
Disconnect and remove the battery.
Drain the refrigerant circuit (if fitted) using the filling
station.
Remove:
– the engine undertray,
– the front wheels,
– the front right and left undertrays at the end of the
wheel arches,
– the wheel arch protectors,
– the front bumper,
– the side driveshafts (see section 29 of Workshop
Repair Manual 315 "Remove and refit side
driveshafts").
Open the degassing tank.
Drain the power assisted steering circuit:
– by the low pressure hoses on the cooler,
– by disconnecting the power assisted steering high
pressure pipe (lower pipe) from the steering rack
(tool Dir. 1282-01). Take care to prevent escape.
Drain the cooling circuit through the lower radiator
hose.
Remove the air filter unit.

ENGINE AND PERIPHERALS
Engine and transmission assembly 10
10-5
Disconnect the air conditioning compressor pipe
connections.
Remove the complete heater exhaust line (if fitted).
Remove:
– the exhaust pre catalytic converter,
– the engine tie-bar.
Disconnect the olives on the gearbox control cable.
10442M

ENGINE AND PERIPHERALS
Engine and transmission assembly 10
10-6
Remove:
– the radiator grille rack,
– the radiator grille (bolts (C) and (D)),
– the left hand headlight.
Separate the electrical wiring from its clip beneath the
computer.