TECHNICAL NOTE
Edition Anglaise
2825A
AUGUST 1997
77 11 195 393
Service 0422
Version and Type
RENAULT All types
XXX
S/Section
10
This note cancels and replaces N.T. 2193 and the values contained in the Workshop Repair Manual
10
TIGHTENING THE CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS
Engine :
Gearbox :
All Types
XXX
Basic manual : All Workshop Repair Manuals
This Technical Note provides details of special points for tightening all types of cylinder
head bolts.
- When tightening the cylinder head bolts and in order to obtain correct
tightening of the bolts.
Reminder :
Extract any oil which may be in the cylinder head securing holes,
using a syringe.
- Lubricate the threads and the bolt heads with engine oil.
- Wait for a minimum of 3 minutes to settle.
-
The cylinder head is not retightened.
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 by the manufacturer in the
production of the various component units and accessories from which his vehicles
are constructed".
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Copying or translating, in part or in full, of this document or use of the service part
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RENAULT.
Renault 1997
ENGINE AND LOWER ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Cylinder head gasket
ESSENTIAL SPECIAL TOOLING
Mot.
Mot.
591 -04
591 -02
Angular wrench for tightening cylinder head
Index
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
Socket for Torx 55 cylinder head bolts
Wrench (long) for tightening cylinder head
6 x 8 cross-head bolts
Angular sector for tightening the cylinder head
Note :
On the outer packaging of the cylinder head gaskets there is a green label giving the type of gasket
(asbestos-free).
ASBESTOS-FREE
(green label)
10-2
10
C Engine
ENGINE AND LOWER ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Cylinder head gasket
10
All engine types except C3 G
Method of tightening
Lubricate the threads and under the bolt heads
with engine oil.
Reminder :
In order to obtain correct tightening of the cylinder head bolts, extract any oil which may be in the
cylinder head securing holes, using a syringe.
81528-1S
Proceed in the following order :
1st Tightening (see table)
Engine type
Adjusting the valve clearance
Allow the engine to run for 20 minutes.
Tightening torque
( daN.m )
After the engine has been stopped for 2.5 hours,
proceed with tightening of the cylinder head
bolts :
- slacken off bolt number 1 by 180 and retighten
it to the correct torque;
C1G - C3J
688 - C1E
689 - C1C
810 - 847
5.5 to 6.5
C2J - C2 H - C2L
- carry out the same operation for the other securing bolts, according to the tightening order.
C1J except turbo
C1J - turbo
6 to 6.5
840-25
840-26 - C6J
C7K
840-30
Adjust the valve clearance.
The cylinder head is not retightened.
7.5
10-3
C Engine
D Engine
ENGINE AND LOWER ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Cylinder head gasket
10
C3 G Engine
D Engine
Method of tightening
Method of tightening :
Lubricate the threads and under the bolt heads
with engine oil.
All of the cylinder head bolts must be systematically replaced following dismantling.
Reminder :
Lubricate the threads and under the bolt heads
with engine oil.
In order to obtain correct tightening of the cylinder head bolts, extract any oil which may be in the
cylinder head securing holes, using a syringe.
Pre-settling the gasket :
- tighten all the bolts to 2 daN.m then carry out
angle tightening 90 6 in the order shown
below.
Proceed in the following order :
1st Tightening
2 daN.m
2nd Tightening (angle)
90 4
90775S
90775S
Wait 3 minutes, to allow to settle.
Wait for a minimum of 3 minutes.
Tightening the cylinder head bolts.
Slacken off each bolt and then :
1st Retightening
2nd Retightening (angle)
- slacken the bolts marked (1) and (2) until they
are completely free.
2 daN.m
90 4
- tighten bolts (1) and (2) to 2 daN.m, then angle
tighten of 200 6,
The cylinder head is not retightened.
- slacken the bolts marked (3), (4), (5) and (6) until they are completely free,
- tighten bolts (3), (4), (5) and (6) to 2 daN.m then
angle tighten of 200 6,
- slacken bolts (7), (8), (9), and (10) until they are
completely free,
- tighten bolts (7), (8), (9), and (10) to 2 daN.m
then angle tighten of 200 6,
10-4
E Engine
ENGINE AND LOWER ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Cylinder head gasket
E Engine
Method of tightening
All the cylinder head bolts must be systematically replaced following dismantling.
Lubricate the threads and under the bolt heads with engine oil.
90775S
METHOD OF TIGHTENING THE CYLINDER HEAD
Pre-settling the gasket
Tighten to 2 daN.m, then carry out angular tightening of 100 6 in the recommended order :
- tighten bolts 1-2,
- tighten bolts 3-4-5-6,
- tighten bolts 7-8-9-10.
Settling the gasket
Wait for 3 minutes to allow the gasket to settle.
Tightening
- Slacken bolts 1-2.
Retighten bolts 1-2 to 2 daN.m, then carry out an angle tightening of 100 6.
- Slacken bolts 3-4-5-6.
Retighten bolts 3-4-5-6 to 2 daN.m, then carry out an angle tightening of 100 6.
- Slacken bolts 7-8-9-10.
Retighten bolts 7-8-9-10 to 2 daN.m, then carry out an angle tightening of 100 6.
The cylinder head is not retightened.
10-5
10
F Engine (Diesel)
ENGINE AND LOWER ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Cylinder head gasket
10
Method of tightening :
The cylinder head is not retightened except for
the F8Q Turbo engine which is not equipped with
a metal cylinder head gasket.
All of the cylinder head bolts must be systematically replaced following dismantling.
- Following engine warm-up (operation of the
engine cooling fan).
Lubricate the threads and under the bolt heads
with engine oil.
- Wait for the engine to return to an ambient
temperature.
Reminder :
- In the recommended order, carry out an additional angle tightening of 120 7 of bolts 12, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 and 9-10 .
F Engine (Diesel)
In order to obtain correct tightening of the cylinder head bolts, extract any oil which may be in the
cylinder head securing holes, using a syringe.
Proceed in the following order :
1st Tightening
2nd Tightening (angle)
3 daN.m
80 4
90775S
Wait 3 minutes to allow to settle.
The cylinder head is tightened in stages; the following procedure is to be applied to bolts :
1-2 then 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, and lastly to bolts 9-10.
Slacken off each bolt until they are free, then carry out :
1st Retightening
2nd Retightening (angle)
2.5 daN.m
213 7
10-6
F Engine (petrol)
ENGINE AND LOWER ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Cylinder head gasket
10
F Engine (petrol) (except F7R and F7P)
F7R Engine
Method of tightening :
Method of tightening :
All of the cylinder head bolts must be systematically replaced following dismantling.
Lubricate the threads and under the bolt heads
with engine oil.
Lubricate the threads and under the bolt heads
with engine oil.
1) Pre-settling the gasket :
- tighten all of the bolts to 3 daN.m then carry
out angle tightening of 50 2 in the order recommended below.
Reminder :
In order to obtain correct tightening of the cylinder head bolts, extract any oil which may be in the
cylinder head securing holes, using a syringe.
Proceed in the following order :
1st Tightening
2nd Tightening (angle)
3 daN.m
80 4
90775S
Wait for a minimum of 3 minutes to allow to
settle.
2) Tightening the cylinder head bolts:
- slacken each bolt until they are completely
free, then tighten all of the bolts to 2.5
daN.m, then carry out angle tightening of
107 2.
90775S
Wait for a minimum of 3 minutes.
The cylinder head is tightened in stages; the following procedure is to be applied to bolts :
1-2 then 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, and lastly to bolts 9-10.
Slacken off each bolt by 180, then carry out :
1st Retightening
2nd Retightening (angle)
2.5 daN.m
213 7
10-7
F Engine (petrol)
ENGINE AND LOWER ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Cylinder head gasket
3) Run the engine until the engine cooling fan
cuts in :
- slacken the lower strut mounting bolts (between the air distributor and the cylinder
housing.
10
F7P Engine
Method of tightening the cylinder head bolts :
Lubricate the new bolts and threads and under
the bolt heads with engine oil.
1) Pre-settling the gasket :
- tighten all of the bolts to 3 daN.m then carry
out angle tightening of 51 3 in the order recommended below.
90775S
4) Retightening the cylinder head bolts :
- this operation is carried out with the engine
cold.
90775S
- slacken bolts 1 - 2 until they are completely
free.
Wait for a minimum of 3 minutes to allow the
gasket to settle.
- retighten bolts 1 - 2 to 2.5 daN.m then carry
out angle tightening of 107 2
2) Tightening the cylinder head bolts :
- slacken bolts 1-2 until they are completely
free, then tighten to 2.5 daN.m, then carry
out angle tightening of 108 3,
- carry out the same operation for bolts
3 - 4, 5 - 6, 7 - 8 and 9 - 10
5) Retighten the strut mounting bolts
- carry out the same operation for bolts
3 - 4, 5 - 6, 7 - 8, and 9 - 10
6) Fit a new cylinder head gasket
The cylinder head is not retightened.
The cylinder head is not retightened.
10-8
G Engine
ENGINE AND LOWER ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Cylinder head gasket
10
G8T Engine
All of the cylinder head bolts must be systematically replaced following dismantling. The cylinder head is
not retightened.
Lubricate the threads and under the bolt heads with engine oil.
Method of tightening the cylinder head bolts
- Pre-settling the gasket :
Tighten all of the bolts to 2 daN.m. then carry out angle tightening according to the table below and
in the recommended order of 1 to 18.
Bolt mark
Angle of tightening (in degrees) 2
Bolt length (in mm)
1, 5, 9, 13, 17
215
185 with washer
2, 6, 10, 14, 18
240
185 without washer
3, 7, 11, 15
160
103 with washer
4, 8, 12, 16
246
207.5 without washer
96780S
Settling the gasket :
wait 3 minutes to allow to settle
- Tightening :
slacken bolts 1 - 2 until they are completely free,
tighten bolts 1 - 2 to 2 daN.m then angle tighten according to the table on the next page,
-
slacken bolts 3, 4, 5, 6 until they are completely free,
tighten bolts 3, 4, 5, 6 to 2 daN.m, then angle tighten according to the table on the next page,
slacken bolts 7, 8, 9, 10 ,until they are completely free
tighten bolts 7, 8, 9, 10 to 2 daN.m, then angle tighten according to the table on the next page,
slacken bolts 11, 12, 13, 14 ,until they are completely free
tighten bolts 11, 12, 13, 14 to 2 daN.m, then angle tighten according to the table on the next page,
slacken bolts 15, 16, 17, 18 until they are completely free,
tighten bolts 15, 16, 17, 18 to 2 daN.m, then angle tighten according to the table on the next page,
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G Engine
ENGINE AND LOWER ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Cylinder head gasket
Bolt mark
Angle of tightening (in degrees) 2
Bolt length (in mm)
1, 5, 9, 13, 17
296
185 with washer
2, 6, 10, 14, 18
301
185 without washer
3, 7, 11, 15
243
103 with washer
4, 8, 12, 16
322
207.5 without washer
10-10
10
J Engine (Diesel)
ENGINE AND LOWER ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Cylinder head gasket
10
2nd Retightening (angle) according to the table
J8S transverse engine :
Method of tightening :
Bolt
All of the bolts must be replaced following dismantling.
Lubricate the threads and under the bolt heads
with engine oil.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Reminder :
In order to obtain correct tightening of the cylinder head bolts, extract any oil which may be in the
cylinder head securing holes, using a syringe.
Proceed in the following order :
1st Tightening
3 daN.m
2nd Tightening
5 daN.m
Angle in
degrees
105
60
60
80
70
60
60
105
105
Bolt
Angle in
degrees
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
60
60
80
70
60
60
90
80
3rd Retightening (angle) according to the table
Bolt
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Angle in
degrees
105
60
60
80
70
60
60
105
105
Bolt
Angle in
degrees
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
60
60
80
70
60
60
90
80
The cylinder head is not retightened.
83174S2
Slacken off each bolt until they are completely
free, then carry out :
1st Retightening 2 daN.m
10-11
J Engine (Diesel)
ENGINE AND LOWER ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Cylinder head gasket
10
2nd Retightening (angle) according to the table
J8S longitudinal engine :
Method of tightening :
Bolt
All of the bolts must be replaced following dismantling.
Lubricate the threads and under the bolt heads
with engine oil.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Reminder :
In order to obtain correct tightening of the cylinder head bolts, extract any oil which may be in the
cylinder head securing holes, using a syringe.
Angle in
degrees
105
60
60
70
70
60
60
105
105
Bolt
Angle in
degrees
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
60
60
70
70
60
60
80
80
Proceed in the following order :
1st Tightening
2nd Tightening
3 daN.m
5 daN.m
3rd Retightening (angle) according to the table
Bolt
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Angle in
degrees
105
60
60
70
70
60
60
105
105
Bolt
Angle in
degrees
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
60
60
70
70
60
60
80
80
83174S2
The cylinder head is not retightened.
Slacken off each bolt until they are completely
free, then carry out :
1st Retightening
2 daN.m
10-12
J Engine (petrol)
ENGINE AND LOWER ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Cylinder head gasket
10
J Engine petrol 8-valve 2 and 2.2 litre versions.
J Engine petrol 12-valve 2 and 2.2 litre versions.
All of the bolts must be replaced following dismantling.
All of the bolts must be replaced following dismantling.
Lubricate the threads and under the bolt heads
with engine oil.
Lubricate the threads and under the bolt heads
with engine oil.
Reminder :
Reminder :
In order to obtain correct tightening of the cylinder head bolts, extract any oil which may be in the
cylinder head securing holes, using a syringe.
In order to obtain correct tightening of the cylinder head bolts, extract any oil which may be in the
cylinder head securing holes, using a syringe.
Proceed in the following order :
Proceed in the following order :
1st Tightening
2nd Tightening (angle)
2 daN.m
105
1st Tightening 2 daN.m
2nd Tightening (angle)
80
90775S
90775S
Wait for a minimum of 3 minutes
Wait for a minimum of 3 minutes
Retighten (angle), without slackening beforehand, to 105
Retighten (angle), without slackening beforehand,
to 80
The cylinder head is not retightened.
The cylinder head is not retightened.
10-13
J Engine (petrol)
ENGINE AND LOWER ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Cylinder head gasket
J Engine petrol 8-valve 2.0 litre Turbo.
Gasket containing asbestos.
Method of tightening :
Lubricate the threads and under the bolt heads
with engine oil.
Reminder :
In order to obtain correct tightening of the cylinder head bolts, extract any oil which may be in the
cylinder head securing holes, using a syringe.
Proceed in the following order :
1st Tightening
2nd Tightening (angle)
2 daN.m
105
90775S
Wait for a minimum of 3 minutes
1st Retightening (angle) without slackening beforehand, to 105.
Run the engine until the engine cooling fan cuts
in.
- allow the engine to cool
- proceed by carrying out an additional angle
tightening of 20 (without slackening beforehand)
The cylinder head is not retightened.
10-14
10
K Engine
ENGINE AND LOWER ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Cylinder head gasket
K7M Engine
Method of tightening
All of the cylinder head bolts must be systematically replaced following dismantling.
Lubricate the threads and the bolt heads with engine oil.
90775S
Pre-settling the gasket
Tighten to 2 daN.m, then carry out an angle tightening of 100 6 in the recommended order :
- tighten bolts 1-2,
- tighten bolts 3-4-5-6,
- tighten bolts 7-8-9-10.
Settling the gasket
Wait for 3 minutes to allow the gasket to settle
Tightening
- Slacken bolts 1-2.
Retighten bolts 1-2 to 2 daN.m, then carry out an angle tightening of 110 6.
- Slacken bolts 3-4-5-6.
Retighten bolts 3-4-5-6 to 2 daN.m, then carry out an angle tightening of 110 6.
- Slacken bolts 7-8-9-10.
Retighten bolts 7-8-9-10 to 2 daN.m, then carry out an angle tightening of 110 6.
The cylinder head is not retightened.
10-15
10
L Engine
ENGINE AND LOWER ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Cylinder head gasket
L7X Engine
Method of tightening
Check the length of the bolts under the bolt head which should be 147.5 0.3 mm.
Do not re-use the bolts if the length exceeds 149.5 mm.
Bolts that are to be re-used must be brushed and the threads and bolt heads lubricated with engine oil.
12728R
- Pre-tighten to 2 daN.m in the recommended order.
- Completely slacken off bolt ( 1 ).
- Retighten bolt( 1 ) to 1.5 daN.m, then carry out an angle tightening of 225.
- Carry out the same operation for the other bolts.
Carry out the same operation for the other cylinder head bolts.
10-16
10
N Engine
ENGINE AND LOWER ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Cylinder head gasket
10
N7Q-N7U Engines
Method of tightening
All of the cylinder head bolts must be systematically replaced following dismantling.
Lubricate the threads and the bolt heads with engine oil.
N7Q Engine
N7U Engine
90775S
11818S
Tightening the cylinder head bolts is the same for 4 and 5 cylinder versions.
Pre-settling the gasket
Tighten to 2 daN.m, then carry out a 2nd tightening to 6 daN.m, in the recommended order.
Settling the gasket
Wait 3 minutes to allow the gasket to settle.
Tightening
Angular tighten (without slackening beforehand) all the bolts to 150 5, in the recommended order.
The cylinder head is not retightened.
10-17
S Engine
ENGINE AND LOWER ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Cylinder head gasket
10
S8U - S9U - S9W - 8140 Engine
S8U - 8144 Engine ( Safrane )
Method of tightening :
Method of tightening :
All of the bolts must be replaced following dismantling.
All of the bolts must be replaced following dismantling.
Lubricate the threads and under the bolt heads
with engine oil.
Lubricate the threads and under the bolt heads
with engine oil.
Reminder :
Reminder :
In order to obtain correct tightening of the cylinder head bolts, extract any oil which may be in the
cylinder head securing holes, using a syringe.
In order to obtain correct tightening of the cylinder head bolts, extract any oil which may be in the
cylinder head securing holes, using a syringe.
Pre-tightening
Standardised tightening
Tightening (angle)
Pre-tightening
Standardised tightening
Tightening (angle)
4 daN.m
4 daN.m
180 10
Short bolts.
Long bolts.
6 daN.m
6 daN.m
180 10
Short bolts.
Long bolts
84592S
84592S
The cylinder head is not retightened.
The cylinder head is not retightened.
10-18
Z Engine
ENGINE AND LOWER ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Cylinder head gasket
Z7X Engine (except Z7X 744)
Method of tightening :
Lubricate the threads and under the bolt heads
with engine oil.
Reminder :
In order to obtain correct tightening of the cylinder head bolts, extract any oil which may be in the
cylinder head securing holes, using a syringe.
1st Tightening
6 daN.m
77740R
Wait for a minimum of 3 minutes to allow to
settle.
Slacken each bolt,
then carry out :
1st Retightening
2nd Retightening (angle)
4 daN.m
180
The cylinder head is not retightened.
10-19
10
Z Engine
ENGINE AND LOWER ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Cylinder head gasket
Z7X 744 Engine
10
Run the engine until the engine cooling fan cuts
in.
Method of tightening :
Leave the engine to cool (engine stopped for a minimum of 6 hours).
Lubricate the threads and under the bolt heads
with engine oil.
Carry out an additional retightening operation of
50 (without slackening beforehand).
Reminder :
In order to obtain correct tightening of the cylinder head bolts, extract any oil which may be in the
cylinder head securing holes, using a syringe.
The cylinder head is not retightened.
Proceed in the following order :
1st Tightening
6 daN.m
77740R
Wait for a minimum of 3 minutes to allow to
settle.
Slacken each bolt,
then carry out :
1st Retightening
2nd Retightening (angle)
4 daN.m
180
10-20
Z Engine
ENGINE AND LOWER ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Cylinder head gasket
Z7W Engine (except 702)
10
Run the engine until the engine cooling fan cuts
in.
Method of tightening :
Leave the engine to cool (engine stopped for a minimum of 6 hours).
Lubricate the threads and under the bolt heads
with engine oil.
Carry out an additional retightening operation of
45 (without slackening beforehand).
Reminder :
In order to obtain correct tightening of the cylinder head bolts, extract any oil which may be in the
cylinder head securing holes, using a syringe.
The cylinder head is not retightened.
Proceed in the following order :
1st Tightening
6 daN.m
77740R
Wait a minimum of 3 minutes to allow to settle.
Slacken each bolt,
then carry out :
1st Retightening
2nd Retightening (angle)
2 daN.m
106
Adjust the valve clearance.
10-21
Z Engine
ENGINE AND LOWER ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Cylinder head gasket
Z7U - Z7W 702 Engine (except Z7U 734 )
10
Run the engine until the engine cooling fan cuts
in.
Method of tightening :
Leave the engine to cool (engine stopped for a minimum of 6 hours).
Lubricate the threads and under the bolt heads
with engine oil.
Carry out an additional retightening operation of
25 (without slackening beforehand).
Reminder :
In order to obtain correct tightening of the cylinder head bolts, extract any oil which may be in the
cylinder head securing holes, using a syringe.
The cylinder head is not retightened.
Proceed in the following order :
1st Tightening
6 daN.m
77740R
Wait a minimum of 3 minutes to allow to settle.
Slacken each bolt,
then carry out :
1st Retightening
2nd Retightening (angle)
2 daN.m
127
Adjust the valve clearance.
10-22
Z Engine
ENGINE AND LOWER ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Cylinder head gasket
Z7U 734 Engine
10
Run the engine until the engine cooling fan cuts
in.
Method of tightening :
Leave the engine to cool (engine stopped for a minimum of 6 hours).
Lubricate the threads and under the bolt heads
with engine oil.
Carry out an additional retightening operation of
45 (without slackening beforehand).
Reminder :
In order to obtain correct tightening of the cylinder head bolts, extract any oil which may be in the
cylinder head securing holes, using a syringe.
The cylinder head is not retightened.
Proceed in the following order :
1st Tightening
6 daN.m
77740R
Wait a minimum of 3 minutes to allow to settle.
Slacken each bolt,
then carry out :
1st Retightening
2nd Retightening (angle)
2 daN.m
106
Adjust the valve clearance.
10-23
Z Engine
ENGINE AND LOWER ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Cylinder head gasket
Z7V - Z6W Engine
10
Run the engine until the engine cooling fan cuts
in.
Method of tightening :
Leave the engine to cool (engine stopped for a minimum of 6 hours).
Lubricate the threads and under the bolt heads
with engine oil.
Slacken all of the bolts, then carry out :
Reminder :
1st Retightening
2nd Retightening (angle)
In order to obtain correct tightening of the cylinder head bolts, extract any oil which may be in the
cylinder head securing holes, using a syringe.
The cylinder head is not retightened.
Proceed in the following order :
1st Tightening
6 daN.m
77740R
Wait a minimum of 3 minutes to allow to settle.
Slacken each bolt,
then carry out :
1st Retightening
2nd Retightening (angle)
2 daN.m
115
2 daN.m
115
Adjust the valve clearance.
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