Renault 852 User Manual

Workshop repair manual
ENGINE (Diesel)
Indirect injection
Aluminium, 4 cylinders
Types Vehicles
852
J8S
Renault 18
Fuego
Renault 20
Renault 21
Renault 25
Renault 30
Safrane
Espace
Trafic
Master
Jeep
Cancels and replaces note dated JULY 1991
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Renault 852 Specifications

General

Brand	Renault
Model	852
Category	Engine
Language	English

Summary

Engine and Peripherals

Foreword

Manual usage, units, tolerances.

Diagrams

Visual representation of engine configurations.

Engine Identification

How to identify engine type and its components using a plate.

Tightening Torques

Specific torque values for engine components shown in diagrams.

Lubrication Circuit Diagram

Depicts the flow of lubricating oil through the engine system.

Cylinder Head Specifications

Details dimensions, tolerances, and tightening procedures for the cylinder head.

Valve Specifications

Provides dimensions, lift, and clearance settings for engine valves.

Piston Specifications

Covers piston marking, diameter classes, and gudgeon pin heights.

Con Rod Specifications

Details lateral play, dimensions, and fitting procedures for connecting rods.

Crankshaft Specifications

Lists bearing details, play, and dimensions for the crankshaft.

Special Tooling

Lists essential tools required for engine maintenance and repair.

Essential Equipment

Lists specialized equipment needed for certain engine operations.

Cylinder Head Exploded Drawing

An exploded view showing all components of the cylinder head.

Cylinder Block Exploded Drawing

An exploded view showing all components of the cylinder block.

Removing the Top Engine

Procedures for removing external components from the top of the engine.

Adjusting the Timing

Steps to set the engine's timing correctly using specific tools.

Stripping the Cylinder Head

Detailed instructions for disassembling the cylinder head components.

Checking the Gasket Face

Method for checking the flatness of the cylinder head mating surface.

Redressing the Valve Seats

Instructions on how to grind and correct valve seats.

Removing the Bottom Engine

Procedures for removing components from the bottom of the engine.

Extracting Con Rods and Pistons

Steps for extracting, fitting, and checking pistons, con rods, and liners.

Fitting Crankshaft Bearings

Procedures for fitting crankshaft bearing shells and bearings.

Checking Piston Protrusion

Method to measure piston protrusion for selecting correct gasket.

Fitting the Flywheel

Steps for fitting and torquing the flywheel.

Refitting the Top Engine

Procedures for refitting external components to the top of the engine.

Checking Piston-Valve Clearances

Method to measure clearance between piston and valves.

Adjusting Rocker Arms

Procedure for adjusting valve clearances using specific tools.

Setting the Timing

Detailed steps for setting the engine's timing belt and pulleys.

Tensioning Procedure

Instructions for correctly tensioning accessory belts.

Injection Pump Setting

Details on correctly setting the injection pump timing.