1.2-litre petrol engines (D series) Renault Clio 1

1149cc Engine Specifications (D Series)
Main characteristics Type 4-cylinder, in-line, overhead camshaft Designation D7F Cylinder bore diameter 69.0 mm Piston stroke 76.8 mm Working volume 1149 cm³ Cylinder firing order 1-3-4-2 (cylinder No. 1 from the...

General description of the 1149 cc engine (D series)
This Section covers repair operations performed on the 1149 cc (D7F) engine in the vehicle. Similar information regarding other engine types can be found in Parts A , WITH and D of this Section. All procedures for...

Compression Test — description
Note: You will need a pressure gauge to perform this test. 1. By checking the compression you can determine the mechanical condition of the upper part of the engine (pistons, rings, valves, cylinder head gasket)....

Top dead center (TDC) for piston #1 — location
1. TDC is the highest point in the cylinder that the piston reaches during a crankshaft revolution. Each piston reaches TDC at the end of the compression stroke, as well as at the end of the exhaust stroke. However, to...

Valve clearances — adjustment
Note: This action is not part of the maintenance procedures. This should only be done if valve mechanism noise is detected, or if there is a suspicion that power is being lost due to incorrect valve clearances. A new...

Crankshaft pulley — removal and installation
Removal 1. Apply the handbrake, then jack up the front of the vehicle and support it securely on axle stands. Remove the right front wheel. 2. Remove the plastic cover from the inside of the wheel arch to gain access to...

Timing Belt Covers — removal and installation
Lower Engine Mount Bracket/Upper Drive Belt Cover 1. Be guided Chapter 17 . Central plastic cover Removal 2. Remove the right lower engine mount bracket/upper drive belt cover as described in Chapter 17 . 3. Unscrew the...

Toothed drive belt — removal, inspection, installation and adjustment
Warning: If the timing belt breaks while the engine is running, serious damage may occur. Replace the belt with the one specified in Specifications in Section 1 periodically, or more often if you have any doubts about...

Timing Belt and Sprocket Tensioner Mechanism — removal, inspection and installation
Camshaft sprocket Removal 1. Remove the timing belt as described in Chapter 7. Note that it is not necessary to remove the belt completely; it is sufficient to remove it only from the camshaft sprocket. Do not rotate...

Front camshaft oil seal — replacement
1. Remove the camshaft sprocket as described in Chapter 8 . 2. Note the installation depth of the oil seal, then remove it with a screwdriver, without damaging the surface of the camshaft. 3. Inspect the contact surface...

Camshaft — removal, inspection and installation
Note: A new front camshaft oil seal will be required for installation. Removal 1. Remove the cylinder head as described in Chapter 11 , and place it on the workbench. 2. Gradually loosen the bolts holding the rocker arm...

Cylinder head — removal and installation
Note: New cylinder head and valve cover gaskets will be required during installation. Removal 1. Apply the handbrake, then jack up the front of the car and place it on axle stands. Remove the front right wheel. 2....

Oil pump sump and intake pipe — removal and installation
Note: A new oil pan gasket and a new oil strainer O-ring will be required during installation. Removal 1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. 2. Drain the engine oil as described in Section 1 . 3. To improve...

Oil pump — removal and installation
Note: Installation will require new main oil gallery and oil pump pickup tube O-rings and RHODORSEAL 5661 or suitable sealant. Removal 1. Remove the toothed drive belt as described in Chapter 7 . 2. Temporarily install...

Oil pump — disassembly, inspection and assembly
There are no spare parts available for the oil pump, and no wear limit specifications for the internal components are available. Therefore, if there is wear or damage, install a new pump assembly.

Crankshaft seals — replacement
Front oil seal (from the sprocket side) 1. Remove the crankshaft sprocket as described in Chapter 8 . 2. Note the installation depth of the oil seal, then use a screwdriver to remove it, being careful not to damage the...

Flywheel — removal, inspection and installation
Note: It is recommended to use new flywheel mounting bolts during installation. Coat the bolt threads with locking compound. Removal 1. Remove the gearbox as described in Section 7A . 2. Remove the clutch as described...

Engine/Gearbox Mounts — inspection, removal, and installation
Inspection 1. Apply the handbrake, then jack up the front of the car and support it securely on axle stands. 2. Visually inspect the rubber mounts on the engine/transmission mounts for cracks and dirt. Carefully use a...

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