WarningObserve the safety and cleanliness recommendations
WarningThere are no replacement parts for the crankshaft/cylinder block assembly. dismantling/re-assembling the crankshaft/cylinder block is prohibited
WarningCheck the flatness of the cylinder heads. maximum permissible bow = 0,03 mm
WarningCheck the flatness of the gasket surfaces of the cylinder block: over the total surface of each upper surface: maximum permissible bow = 0,1 mm. over 150 x 150 mm zones: maximum permissible bow = 0,05 mm. over 25 x 25 mm zones: maximum permissible bow = 0,025 mm
WarningAlways replace all the gaskets and ring seals
WarningClean the gasket faces with an approved descaling product "D2". do not use abrasives or sharp tools on the joint faces. the gasket faces must not have any traces of knocks or scores
Refitting: cylinder block
WarningClean the joint face with the approved removal product: index "D2" (at "a"). do not use abrasives or sharp tools on the joint faces. the gasket faces must not have any traces of knocks or scores
WarningRefit the oil return siphon without the screw, before the closing plate
Fit a new closing plate (2) fitted with its rings seal
NoteThe closure plate is fitted with its ring seal, its gasket and a plastic fitting ring
Oil the bearing surface on the crankshaft
Offer up the closure plate (2) fitted with its plastic fitting ring "b" onto the crankshaft
Fit the closure plate by pushing until it is in contact with the engine block. Then remove the plastic fitting ring in the opposite direction
Refit the fixing screws of the closing plate; tighten to the correct torque (tightening in a cross pattern)
WarningUse a new detection target. keep electric and magnetic sources away from the detection target (risks of destruction)
WarningThe foolproofing of the detection target is by fitting tool [1L]
Refit: the detection target; using tool [1La]
Fit the tool [1La]
Fit and tighten: the bolts [1Lb]
WarningPosition the hole in the detection target (3) opposite the positioning pin of tool [1Lc] (at "c")
Position, the new detection target on tool [1Lc]
WarningThe foolproofing of the detection target is by fitting tool [1Lc] on tool [1La]
Fit
- Tool [1Lc] fitted with the detection target on tool [1La]
- The nut [1Ld]; screw fully home
Remove the tool [1L]
Refit the engine speed sensor (no setting is necessary)
WarningClean the joint face with the approved removal product index "D2" (at "d"). do not use abrasives or sharp tools on the joint faces. the gasket faces must not have any traces of knocks or scores
WarningRefit: an oil seal gasket (4) (new)
Check the presence of the centring pins (as "e")
Over a container, lubricate with new engine oil through the holes at "f", "g" taking care not to oil the seal of the pump (4) and the contact surface (at "h")
- 20 cl of engine oil (as "f")
- 5 cl of engine oil (as "g")
Turn the oil pump turbine 5 turns to distribute the oil in the body of the pump (clockwise)
Train the excess into the container
Clean: the oil pump body (if necessary)
Fit: the oil pump and its seal (4) (new)
Refit: the mounting bolts of the oil pump; tighten to the correct torque (tightening in a cross pattern)
Refit: the crankshaft sealing ring (5); using tool [1F]
Fit on the crankshaft ring seal (5) onto tool [1Fa]; using tool [1Fb]
Remove the tool [1Fb]
Oil the bearing surface on the crankshaft
Fit the tool [1Fa] fitted with the crankshaft ring seal (5)
Tighten the bolt (6) to its stop (tighten moderately)
Remove
- The (6) bolt
- The tool [1Fa]
WarningClean the joint face with the approved removal product: index "D2". do not use abrasives or sharp tools on the joint faces. the gasket faces must not have any traces of knocks or scores
Refit and torque tighten
- The oil deflector (8)
- The 5 bolts (7)
WarningClean the joint face with the approved removal product index "D2". do not use abrasives or sharp tools on the joint faces. the gasket faces must not have any traces of knocks or scores
WarningTo guarantee the sealing place a knob of joint compound (E10) 8 mm in diameter at the interfaces of the ceiling faces at "j", "k", "l", "p" before refitting the engine sump gasket
WarningCheck for the presence of centring pegs (as "m", "n")
Refit
- The preformed lower engine casing gasket
- The sump
Refit and torque tighten
- The 10 bolts (M8 (9)) (from 1 to 10)
- The 8 bolts (M6 (10)) (from 11 to 18)
WarningIf changing the sump block, the oil sump has to be secured with self-tapping screws, which have to be ordered with the new sump block
Refit and torque tighten
- The lower oil gauge guide (13) (with a new seal)
- The oil suction strainer (11) (with a new seal)
- The bolts (12)
- The bolts (14)
- The oil level sensor (with a new seal)
- The engine speed sensor
- The oil sump (with a new seal)
- The oil sump securing screws (tightening in a cross pattern)
NoteProcedure for tightening the fixing screws of the oil sump (tightening in a cross pattern)
Do up the screws until there is contact between the oil sump and the sump block (without tightening it)
Slacken the bolts by 2 turns
Tighten to the specified torque (tightening in a cross pattern)
WarningFit new starter ring gear fixing bolts (15)
Refit the starter ring gear. tighten to the specified torque (tightening in a cross pattern)
Fit the crankshaft setting rod; using tool [1k]
NoteAfter pegging, the cylinder N°1 at the timing end on the rear cylinder bank is at 30° before top dead centre
WarningRefit a new bolt to secure the crankshaft pulley
Refit
- The crankshaft pulley
- The crankshaft pulley fixing screw. tighten to the specified torque
WarningClean out with a tap the threads in the crankcase which accommodate the cylinder head screws (M13 x 155 tap)
WarningClean the gasket faces with an approved descaling product index "D2". do not use abrasives or sharp tools on the joint faces. the gasket faces must not have any traces of knocks or scores
WarningClean: the oil supply filter (16) of the turbochargers incorporated in the rear bank of cylinders
Refit: the oil supply filter (16) of the turbochargers incorporated in the rear bank of cylinders
Engine re-assembly
Refitting (cylinder heads)
Check the flatness of the cylinder head: maximum permissible bow = 0,03 mm
Check the flatness of the gasket surfaces of the cylinder block
- Over the total surface of each upper surface: maximum permissible bow = 0,1 mm
- Over 150 x 150 mm zones: maximum permissible bow = 0,05 mm
- Over 25 x 25 mm zones: maximum permissible bow = 0,025 mm
WarningCheck the presence of the centring pins (as "q", " r")
WarningFit a new cylinder head gasket
WarningSelect the thickness of the cylinder head gasket in relation to the protrusion of the pistons
Check the protrusion of the pistons in relation to the cylinder block joint face (at "s")
NoteCalculate the average of the 2 values measured
"t": thickness identification mark
NoteThe shape of the cylinder head gasket is identical (front row of cylinders and rear row of cylinders) but the category may be different
| piston protrusion | gasket thickness | number of teeth (at "t") |
|---|---|---|
| 0,541 to 0,551 mm | 1,12 ± 0,05 mm | 1 |
| 0,552 to 0,603 mm | 1,17 ± 0,05 mm | 2 |
| 0,604 to 0,655 mm | 1,22 ± 0,05 mm | 3 |
| 0,656 to 0,707 mm | 1,27 ± 0,05 mm | 4 |
| 0,708 to 0,760 mm | 1,32 ± 0,05 mm | 5 |
WarningThe cylinder head must be refitted with new bolts
Refit
- The cylinder heads and their gaskets (new seal)
- The cylinder head
- The cylinder head bolts (new)
Tightening
- Pre-tighten to 2 ± 0,2 daN.m
- Tighten to 4 ± 0,4 daN.m
- Tighten to 8 ± 0,8 daN.m
- Angular tightening to 180 ± 5°
WarningClean any foreign bodies from the valve rockers and cam followers and from their housings on the cylinder head. do not use abrasive products or sharp tools. do not use a scouring product
WarningLubricate with a little engine oil: the valve control rockers with their hydraulic followers
Refit: the valve control rockers with their hydraulic followers (in accordance with the identification made on removal)
WarningBefore refitting the camshafts; clean the gasket faces with an approved descaling product index "D2". do not use abrasives or sharp tools on the joint faces / the camshaft seats. the camshaft seats / the gasket faces must not have any traces of knocks or scores
WarningLubricate with engine oil the cams and camshaft bearings
Position the camshaft chain (17) on the gears (19) and (20)
Align the links "v" and "w" marked in black with the teeth marked "u" and "x" on the camshaft gears (19) and (20)
Position the chain tensioner (18) between the 2 camshafts
Refit the chain and camshaft assembly
"AA": cylinder head on rear bank of cylinders: the camshaft main bearing caps are marked with a digit
"AB": cylinder head on front bank of cylinders: the camshaft main bearing caps are marked with a letter
WarningObserve the following order of fitting
Refit
- The 8 camshaft main bearing caps (in order from 9, 8, 7, 6, 4, 3, 2, D, C, B, A, J, G to F)
- The 16 bolts (21)
Tightening method for the screws (14)
- Pre-tighten the bolts by hand (in order from 9, 8, 7, 6, 4, 3, 2, D, C, B, A, J, G to F)
- Pre-tighten the bolts to 0,5 ± 0,1 daNm (in order from 9, 8, 7, 6, 4, 3, 2, D, C, B, A, J, G to F)
- Tighten the bolts to 1 ± 0,1 daN.m (in order from 9, 8, 7, 6, 4, 3, 2, D, C, B, A, J, G to F)
Apply "LOCTITE 518" sealing product at "y" and "z" on the camshaft main bearing caps marked "K", "5", "E" and "J"
Observe the following dimensions
"y" =, 3 mm Ø
"z" =, 7 mm Ø
"X" = 3 mm
"Y" = 7 mm
"Z" = 12 mm
WarningDo not block the greasing channels "aa"
Refit the camshaft main bearing caps "K", "5", "E" and "J"
Tightening method for the screws (21)
- Pre-tighten the bolts by hand (in order from K, 5, E to J)
- Pre-tighten the bolts to 0,5 ± 0,1 daNm (in order from K, 5, E to J)
- Tighten the bolts to 1 ± 0,1 daN.m (in order from K, 5, E to J)
NoteRemove the chain tensioner pin
WarningFit new camshaft ring seals
Refit
- The camshaft lipped seals (timing gear side / high pressure fuel pump side)
- The camshaft pulleys (timing gear side / high pressure fuel pump side)
Refitting: timing gear
Refit
- The coolant pump without the pulley
- The 2 guide rollers
- The roller tensioner; without tightening it
Peg the camshafts; using the tools [1H]
Refit the timing belt on the crankshaft sprocket (23)
Support the timing belt (22) using tool [7]
Turn the camshaft pulleys (34) and (28) clockwise, to place them at end of slots
The bolt with the washer "ac"
- Roller tensioner (30)
- Camshaft pulley (28)
- Roller tensioner (25)
- Camshaft pulley (34)
- Roller tensioner (32)
NoteIf necessary, turn the pulleys (34) and (28) slightly anti-clockwise (no more than one tooth)
Remove the tool [7]
Using a hexagonal spanner, turn the roller tensioner (31) anti-clockwise
Position the index "af" opposite the notch "ae"
Tighten the bolt (32)
Remove the screws (35) and (27) of the pulleys (34) and (28) to check that the screws (35) and (27) are not at end of slots
WarningIf the screws (35) and (27) are at end of slots, repeat the operations to refit the timing belt. tighten the bolts (35) and (27)
Remove
- The camshaft setting rods
- The crankshaft setting peg
Turn the crankshaft 8 turns in the normal direction of rotation
Fit the crankshaft setting rod; using tool [1K]
Peg the camshafts (at "ad", "ab"); using tool [1K]
NoteIf it is impossible to refit the tools [1K], slacken the screws (35) and/or (27) of the camshafts and drive the camshafts by means of the central screw (24) and/or (26)
Peg the camshafts (at "ad", "ab")
Tighten the bolts (35) and (27)
Remove: the camshaft setting rods
Turn the crankshaft 8 turns in the normal direction of rotation
Fit the crankshaft setting rod
Peg the camshafts (at "ad", "ab")
Check that the index "af" of the roller tensioner (31) is facing the notch "ae"
WarningIf the position of the index of the roller tensioner is not correct, repeat the operations to refit and tension the timing belt
Remove
- The crankshaft setting peg
- The camshaft setting rods
Refit
- The coolant pump pulley (29)
- The camshaft position sensor
Refitting: turbochargers
WarningThe absence of the turbocharger/exhaust manifold seal requires cleaning and checking of the bearing surfaces in contact; check that there are no foreign bodies present in the exhaust manifold and the inlet circuit
Refit the following components (new)
- The 2 seals (36) of the exhaust manifolds
- The 2 bushes (37) of the exhaust manifold studs (turbocharger side)
- The nuts of the 2 exhaust manifolds
- The studs (exhaust manifolds)
- The copper seals of the 3 banjo bolts of the turbocharger lubrication pipes
- The seals of the turbocharger oil return pipes (O-ring seal and paper seal)
- The 2 screws (pre-lubricated) of the bottom strengthener bracket
- The 2 O-ring seals of the turbocharger air inlet union
Check
- The surface condition of the flared parts of the bicones of the pre-catalysers
- The surface condition of the manifolds and turbochargers
- The presence of the indexing pins (38) on the manifolds
- The presence of the bush (37) on the exhaust manifold studs (turbocharger side)
- The heat shields of the exhaust manifolds, as to whether they show the slightest sign of damage
Refit the turbochargers on the exhaust manifolds, on the bench; tighten to the specified torque
Before tightening to the final torque; do a trial fitting of the components of the turbochargers, in order to be able to adjust their positions
Refit
- The turbocharger/exhaust manifold assemblies (41) (on the cylinder heads)
- The 12 nuts (40) (new)
Refit
- The 2 strengthener brackets (43) (lower)
- The 4 new screws (42)
WarningDuring the operation to refit the oil return pipes, do not bend or twist the pipes
Refit
- The oil return pipes (45)
- The 6 bolts (44)
Tighten the components of the turbochargers to the correct torques
Refit: the lubrication tube (46) of the 2 turbochargers
Re-assembling (continued)
Connect the 2 power supply connectors to the glow plugs (47)
Refit: the 2 accelerometers (48)
Refit
- The assembly (50) of the oil filter support, coolant/oil and coolant/diesel fuel exchangers
- The thermostat (46)
Refit
- The fuel high pressure pump (53)
- The harness (52) between the fuel heat valve and the coolant/diesel fuel exchanger
- The high pressure pump drive belt rear cover (54)
- The 2 air inlet valve covers (51)
Refit
- The oil vapour recovery pipes (56)
- The oil vapour recoverer (57)
- The vacuum pump (58)
- The EGR valves (55)
- The oil return trap screw (59)
- The fuel high pressure pump belt tensioner (62)
- The fuel high pressure pump drive belt (65)
- The pulley (61)
- The nut (60) using tool [1E]
- The pulley (64)
- The (63) bolt using tool [1G]
Refitting: injectors
WarningReplace: the 6 high pressure fuel pipes - the 6 seals - the 6 clamps
WarningCoat the diesel injector bodies with a thin layer of grease index "G2"
Refit: on each injector (diesel)
- The bracket (67) (new)
- The clip (66) (new)
- Seal (68) (new)
Refit
- The fuel high pressure intermediate rail (75)
- The fuel high pressure rails at the injectors (71), (77)
- The high pressure fuel pipes (72), (74), (76)
- The injectors (70)
- The high pressure fuel pipes (69) (injectors side)
- The diesel filter support (73)
- The dipstick guide
- The lifting brackets [1P]
Refit
- The fuel return pipes harness (78)
- The fuel temperature sensor (79)
- The engine mounting (81)
- The lower timing cover (83)
- The ancillary drive pulley (82)
- The rear timing cover (85)
- The timing housings (80), (84)
Refit
- The inlet air metering unit (89)
- The air inlet housing (88)
- The tubes (87), (90)
- The support (86) of the air duct between the air/air exchanger and the air inlet housing
- The alternator bracket (95)
- The alternator (94)
- The roller (93)
- The auxiliary equipment drive belt (92)
- The accessories drive belt tensioner (91)
Remove the engine from the engine stand
Refit: the AM6 automatic gearbox (99)
Place the engine/gearbox assembly on the hydraulic table
Refit
- The rear piloted torque reaction rod (98)
- The starter motor (97)
- The high pressure pump drive belt cover (96)
Refit:
- The turbo air inlet unions (101)
- The coolant pipes harness (100)
Refit:
- The vacuum pipes harness (103)
- The electrical harness (102)
Remove: the lifting brackets [1P]
Refit: the soundproofing screens (104)
Refit:
- The fuel pipe harness (108)
- The fuel filter (107)
- The protection (106) from the fuel filter (107)
- The pipe (105)