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Alfa Romeo GT Factory Service Manual (2003-2010)08 · Engine
08 · Engine

Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GT Factory Service Manual
Year
2003–2010
Section
Cylinder head/s › Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul
EngineSingle cylinder head, removed - overhaul

SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

Operation 1016E10 · CYLINDER HEAD/S - VARIOUS OPERATIONS

2.0 JTS

Removing

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the water pump inlet pipe (1b) complete with gasket.

SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Fit the tool on the cylinder head.

DescriptionCode
1Support1.860.470.001
SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

Position the cylinder head in the vice using the support tool fitted previously.

1. Disconnect the electrical connection from the engine coolant temperature sensor.

DescriptionConnector
1Engine temperature sending unitSee K36 ENGINE TEMPERATURE SENDER UNIT ( CONNECTORS )

2. Release electrical wiring (2a) from band (2b).

SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Disconnect the electrical connection from the fuel pressure regulator.

DescriptionConnector
1Fuel pressure regulatorSee N77 FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR ( CONNECTORS )

2. Disconnect the electrical connection from the fuel pressure sensor.

DescriptionConnector
2Fuel pressure sensorSee K83 FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR

3. Disconnect the electrical connection from the throttle casing with D.V.L.

DescriptionConnector
3Throttle body actuatorSee N75 THROTTLE BODY ACTUATOR ( CONNECTORS )
SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Disconnect the electrical connection from the phase transformer solenoid.

DescriptionConnector
1Variable valve timing actuatorSee N76 TIMING VARIATOR ACTUATOR

2. Disconnect the electrical connection from the switching control actuator enablement solenoid valve.

DescriptionConnector
2Variable geometry solenoid valveSee L15 VARIABLE GEOMETRY CONTROL SOLENOID ( CONNECTORS )

3. Remove the electrical wiring (3a) after having released it from the fastenings (3b) on the modular intake manifold.

4. Loosen the band and disconnect the coolant return pipe from the engine coolant reservoir from the thermostat.

SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Release the electrical wiring from the retaining bands.

2. Disconnect the electrical connection from the fuel vapour recovery solenoid valve.

DescriptionConnector
2Fuel vapour recovery solenoid valveSee L10 FUEL VAPOUR RECOVERY SOLENOID
SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Disconnect the electrical connections from the injectors.

DescriptionConnector
1InjectorSee N70 INJECTOR

2. Remove the electrical wiring (2a) after having released it from the securing band (2b).

SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Undo the bolts fixing the modular intake manifold brackets.

SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Loosen the bands (1a) and remove the modular intake manifold assembly (1b).

SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Undo the connectors (1a) and remove the high pressure fuel pipe (1b).

The high pressure fuel pipe should be replaced each time it is refitted.

SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the fuel manifold pipe assembly (1b).

SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Undo the nuts (1a) and remove the intake manifold (1b).

2. Remove the gasket.

SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Remove the connectors complete with O rings from the injectors.

2. Undo the nuts (2a) and remove the injectors (2b) complete with brackets (2c).

SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the thermostat (1b) complete with O-ring (1c).

SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the high pressure fuel (1b) complete with O-ring (1c).

SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the water pump (1b) complete with O-ring (1c).

SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Undo the exhaust side driven timing pulley bolt (1a) using the tool (1b) for counter-torque.

DescriptionCode
1bSpanner for rotating timing pullies1.860.831.002

2. Remove the exhaust side timing driven pulley.

SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Undo the inlet side driven timing pulley bolt (1a) using the tool (1b) for counter-torque.

DescriptionCode
1bCounter-torque1.860.856.001

2. Remove the inlet side timing driven pulley.

SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the cam angle sensor (1b).

SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

Check that the camshaft endfloat corresponds to the recommended values using a dial gauge on a magnetic base.

MeasurementValue
Camshaft end float (mm)0.10 ÷ 0.23

If the endfloat for the camshafts does not correspond to the recommended values, replace the worn components when reassembling the cylinder head.

SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the camshaft caps (1b).

The front cap has silicon sealant therefore a plastic hammer should be used for the removal.

2. Remove the inlet side camshaft front supper upper half-bearing.

3. Remove the camshafts.

4. Remove the camshaft front oil seals.

5. Remove the inlet side camshaft front support lower half-bearing.

6. Remove the hydraulic tappets.

SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Position the exhaust side camshaft in a vice fitted with protective jaws.

2. Undo the pressure pump drive element and remove it.

SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Remove the calibrated jet for the lubrication of the high pressure fuel pump coupling.

SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Remove the cotters (1a) using the tools (1b), (1c), (1d), (1e) and (1f).

DescriptionCode
1bValve support1.820.011.000
DescriptionCode
1cSpecial nut1.820.049.000
DescriptionCode
1dSupport1.821.124.000
DescriptionCode
1eChamber1.821.205.000
DescriptionCode
1fLever1.821.058.000

2. Remove the valve upper shim.

3. Remove the valve springs.

Remove the tools for dismantling the valves.

4. Remove the valve.

Carry out the same operations for removing the remaining valves.

SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Remove the valve guide oil seals (1a) using the tool (1b).

DescriptionCode
1bExtractor1.860.989.000

2. Fit the lower valve shims.

SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

Refitting

Clean any residues of sealant from the matching surfaces of the cylinder head and the front bearing cap.

Check that the flatness of the lower cylinder head plane corresponds to the recommended values.

MeasurementValue
Cylinder head lower surface flatness (mm)0.1

1. If the planarity of the lower cylinder head plane does not correspond to the recommended figures, regrind it without exceeding the minimum combustion chamber permitted height.

MeasurementValue
1Minimum combustion chamber permitted height (mm)12.8 ÷ 13.2

The volume of the combustion chamber for each cylinder is given below.

MeasurementValue
Combustion chamber volume (cc)38.2
SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

Check that the valves do not show signs of scoring or seizing.

Check that the diameter of the valve stems corresponds to the recommended figures; if not, replace the worn valves.

MeasurementValue
Valve stem diameter (mm)Inlet6.975 ÷ 6.990
Exhaust6.960 ÷ 6.975

Check that the diameter of the valve head corresponds to the recommended figures; if not, replace the valves.

MeasurementValue
Valve head diameter (mm)Inlet33.7
Exhaust28.2

The taper of the valve contact band in relation to the valve seat is indicated below.

MeasurementValue
Contact band taper in relation to valve seat (-)45° 30''

Check that the outer diameter of the hydraulic tappets corresponds to the recommended figures; if not, replace the worn components.

MeasurementValue
External hydraulic tappet diameter (mm)32.959 ÷ 32.975

Check that the diameter of the hydraulic tappet housings corresponds to the recommended figures; if not, replace the cylinder head.

MeasurementValue
Hydraulic tappet housing diameter (mm)33.000 ÷ 33.025

Check that the length of the valve springs when released is within the recommended values.

MeasurementValue
Valve spring free length (mm)Outer46.0
Inner39.0

Using a torque wrench, check that the valve spring specifications correspond to the recommended figures; if not, replace the worn components.

MeasurementValue
External valve spring height (mm)35.0
Test load (daN)25.0 ÷ 27.4
MeasurementValue
External valve spring height (mm)24.4
Test load (daN)49.4 ÷ 53.4
MeasurementValue
Internal valve spring height (mm)28.7
Test load (daN)11.6 ÷ 12.6
MeasurementValue
Internal valve spring height (mm)18.1
Test load (daN)23.6 ÷ 25.6

Check that the diameter of the camshaft bearings corresponds to the recommended figures; if not, replace the worn camshaft.

MeasurementValue
Camshaft journal diameter (mm)26.000 ÷ 26.015

Check that the nominal camshaft cam lift corresponds to the recommended figures; if not, replace the worn camshaft.

MeasurementValue
Nominal camshaft cam lift (mm)Inlet10.6
Exhaust10.2

1. Place the camshaft caps (1a) in their housings in the cylinder head and tighten the bolts (1b) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1bBoltCAMSHAFT SUPPORTSM7(Cylinder head side) 1.4 - 1.7

Check that the diameter of the camshaft supports corresponds to the recommended figures; if not, replace the cylinder head.

MeasurementValue
Camshaft support diameter (mm)26.045 - 26.070
SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

Regrind the valve seats to the recommended size, if necessary.

MeasurementValue
Valve seat upper band angle "a" (-)150°
MeasurementValue
Angle "b" of contact band with valves (-)90° ± 10''
MeasurementValue
Angle "c" of valve seat lower band (-)30°
MeasurementValue
Width "L" of contact band with valves (mm)Inlet0.8
Exhaust1.0
SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

Fit the support tool on the cylinder head.

DescriptionCode
Support1.860.470.001

Position the cylinder head in the vice using the support tool fitted previously.

Place the lower valve shims in their housings.

1. Temporarily position the valve (1a) in the seat and fit the tool (1b) for centering the valve guide oil seals on it.

DescriptionCode
1bDrift1.860.814.001

2. Manually fit the valve guide oil seal, then remove the centering tool.

3. Fit the valve guide oil seal using the tool.

DescriptionCode
3Fitting tool1.860.812.000

Carry out the same operations to refit the remaining valve guide oil seals.

SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Fit the valve (1a) in its seat and support it using the tools (1b) and (1c).

DescriptionCode
1bValve support1.820.011.000
DescriptionCode
1cSpecial nut1.820.049.000

2. Place the valve springs in their housings.

3. Refit the upper valve shim

4. Place the cotters (4a) in their housings using the tools (4b), (4c) and (4d).

DescriptionCode
4bSupport1.821.124.000
DescriptionCode
4cChamber1.821.205.000
DescriptionCode
4dLever1.821.058.000

Carry out the same operations to refit the remaining valves.

Remove the tools for dismantling/reassembling the valves.

SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

Place the calibrated jet for the lubrication of the high pressure fuel pump coupling in position.

1. Position the exhaust side camshaft in a vice fitted with protective jaws.

2. Place the the pressure pump drive element in its housing on the exhaust side camshaft and tighten it to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

2PRESSURE PUMP DRIVE ELEMENTM12(Exhaust camshaft side) 8.2 - 10.0
SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

Place the hydraulic tappets in their housings.

Place the inlet side camshaft front support lower half-bearing in its housing.

Place the camshafts in their housings.

Place the inlet side camshaft front support upper half-bearing in its housing.

1. - Place the camshaft caps (1a) in their housings and secure them tightening the bolts (1b) to the recommended torque.

Apply silicon sealant between the front cap and the cylinder head.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1bBoltCAMSHAFT SUPPORTSM7(Cylinder head side) 1.4 - 1.7
SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Fit the exhaust side camshaft front oil seal (1a) in place using the tool (1b).

DescriptionCode
1bFitting tool1.821.228.000
SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Fit the inlet side camshaft front oil seal (1a) in place using the tool (1b).

DescriptionCode
1bFitting tool1.821.252.000
SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

Fit the cam angle sensor in place and secure it using the bolts.

Refit the inlet side toothed driven pulley in its seat and secure with the bolts without tightening them.

Refit the exhaust side toothed driven pulley in its seat and secure with the bolt without tightening.

1. Position the water pump (1a), complete with O-ring (1b), in its housing and secure it tightening the bolts (1c) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1cBoltCOOLANT PUMPM8(Cylinder head side) 2.3 - 2.8
SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Position the high pressure fuel pump (1a), complete with O-ring (1b), in its housing and secure it tightening the bolts (1c) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1cBoltHIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMPM6(Cylinder head side) 0.8 - 1.0
SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Place the thermostat (1a) in its housing with the O-ring (1b) and secure it by tightening the bolts (1c) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1cBoltTHERMOSTATM8(Cylinder head side) 2.3 - 2.8
SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Place the injectors (1a) in their seats complete with brackets (1b) and fasten them tightening the nuts (1c) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1cSelf-braking nutINJECTORSM6(Intake manifold side) 0.5 - 0.6

2. Place the connectors complete with O rings in their seats on the injectors.

SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Refit the intake manifold (1a) complete with gasket (1b) back in its housing and secure it tightening the nuts (1c) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1cNutINLET MANIFOLDM8(Cylinder head side) 2.3 - 2.8
SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Place the fuel manifold (1a) in its housing and secure it tightening the bolts (1b) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1bBoltFUEL MANIFOLDM9(Intake manifold side) 3.9 - 4.7
SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Position a new high pressure fuel pipe (1a) and secure it tightening the connectors (1b) and (1c) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1bConnectorHIGH PRESSURE FUEL PIPEM10(High pressure pump side) 1.2 - 1.6
FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1cConnectorHIGH PRESSURE FUEL PIPEM12(Fuel manifold pipe side) 2.0 - 2.4
SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

Place the modular intake manifold assembly back in its housing and tighten the bands.

Tighten the bolts fixing the modular intake manifold brackets.

Place the electrical wiring in position and fasten it with the band.

Connect the electrical connections to the injectors.

Connect the electrical connection to the fuel vapour recovery solenoid valve.

Secure the electrical wiring with the bands.

Place the coolant return pipe to the engine coolant reservoir in position, connect it to the thermostat and tighten the band.

Place the electrical wiring in position and fasten it to the modular intake manifold.

Connect the electrical connection to the switching control actuator enablement solenoid valve.

Connect the electrical connection to the phase transformer solenoid.

Connect the electrical connection to the throttle casing with D.V.L.

Connect the electrical connection to the fuel pressure sensor.

Connect the electrical connection to the fuel pressure regulator.

Secure the electrical wiring to the band.

Connect the electrical connection to the engine coolant temperature sensor.

Remove the cylinder head from the support tool.

DescriptionCode
Support1.860.470.001

Place the water pump rigid inlet pipe, complete with gasket, in position and secure it using the bolts.

1.9 JTD 16V

Removing

CYLINDER HEAD EXTENSION

1. Position the camshaft housing (1a) in a vice using the tool (1b).

DescriptionCode
1bSupport1.860.470.001
SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the engine oil filler (1b).

2. Remove the gasket.

SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the vacuum unit (1b).

2. Remove the gasket.

SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Undo the bolt (1a) and remove the cam angle sensor (1b).

SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

Check that the camshaft endfloat is within the recommended values using a dial gauge.

If the camshaft endfloat is not within the recommended values, replace the worn components when reassembling the cylinder head.

1. Remove plug (1a) and fit camshaft timing tools (1b) to the cylinder head extension.

Check that the tools are correctly fitted in the housings in the camshafts.

DescriptionCode
1bTemplates1.870.896.900
SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Undo the bolts fixing the camshaft gears.

SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Undo the bolt (1a) and the exhaust side camshaft drive pulley (1b).

SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

Remove the camshaft timing tools from the camshaft housing.

DescriptionCode
Templates1.870.896.900

1. Release the camshafts (1a), as necessary and remove the camshaft gears (1b).

SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Using a suitable drift, extract the inlet side camshaft (1a) and plug (1b).

2. Using a suitable drift, extract the exhaust side camshaft (2a) and oil seal (2b).

Remove the exhaust side camshaft oil seal.

SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Undo and remove the engine oil lubrication duct plugs.

SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

Remove the support tool complete with camshaft housing from the vice and separate them.

LOWER CYLINDER HEAD

1. Position the lower cylinder head (1a) in a vice using the tool (1b).

DescriptionCode
1bSupport1.860.470.001

2. Remove the hydraulic tappets.

3. Undo the bolts (3a) and remove the thermostat (3b).

Remove the gasket.

SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the water pump (1b).

2. Remove the gasket.

SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Fit a wooden stand on the cylinder head plane to support the valves and secure it using bolts.

DescriptionCode
1Stand1.860.804.001
SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Fit the half-cones (1a) using the tools (1b) and (1c).

DescriptionCode
1bLever1.860.644.001
DescriptionCode
1cChamber1.870.890.000

2. Remove the valve upper shim.

3. Remove the valve spring.

4. Remove the shim (for exhaust valves only).

5. Remove the valve guide oil seal with integrated lower valve shim.

Carry out the same operations on the other valves.

SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

Remove the wooden stand and recover the valves.

DescriptionCode
Stand1.860.804.001

Remove the lower cylinder head from the support tool.

DescriptionCode
Support1.860.470.001

Replace the valve guide

Op. 1016E14 SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD VALVE GUIDES - REPLACE DURING OPERATION 1016E10.

Refitting

Clean any residues of the old gasket from the lower cylinder head plane.

Check that the flatness of the lower cylinder head plane corresponds to the recommended values.

MeasurementValue
Lower plane planarity (mm)0.1 ± 0.05

1. If the planarity of the lower cylinder head plane does not correspond to the recommended figures, regrind it without exceeding the minimum permitted height.

MeasurementValue
Minimum permitted height (mm)107.0 ± 0.05
SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

Check that the valves do not show signs of scoring or seizing.

Check that the diameter of the valve stems corresponds to the recommended figures; if not, replace the worn valves.

MeasurementValue
Stem diameter (mm)Inlet5.982 ÷ 6.000
Exhaust5.972 ÷ 5.990

Check that the length of the valve springs when released is within the recommended values.

MeasurementValue
Free length (mm)43.1

Using a torque wrench, check that the valve spring specifications correspond to the recommended figures; if not, replace the worn components.

MeasurementValue
Length (mm)34.0
Under a load of (daN)20.17 ÷ 21.42
MeasurementValue
Length (mm)24.5
Under a load of (daN)42.82 ÷ 45.47

Check that the diameter of the camshaft bearings corresponds to the recommended figures; if not, replace the worn camshaft/s.

MeasurementValue
Journal diameter (mm)First journal43.600 ÷ 43.615
Fourth journal43.000 ÷ 43.015
Fifth journal30.000 ÷ 30.015
Second journal43.400 ÷ 43.415
Third journal43.200 ÷ 43.215

Check that the nominal camshaft cam lift corresponds to the recommended figures; if not, replace the worn camshaft/s.

MeasurementValue
Nominal cam height (mm)Inlet8.0
Exhaust8.0

1. Check that the diameter of the camshaft bearings corresponds to the recommended figures; if not, replace the cylinder head.

MeasurementValue
Bearing diameter (mm)First bearing43.646 ÷ 43.671
Fourth bearing43.046 ÷ 43.071
Fifth bearing30.045 ÷ 30.070
Second bearing43.446 ÷ 43.471
Third bearing43.246 ÷ 43.271
SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

The outer diameter of the valve seats is as follows.

MeasurementValue
Outer diameter (mm)Inlet29.489 ÷ 29.514
Exhaust27.491 ÷ 27.512

1. Grind the valve seats to the recommended size.

MeasurementValue
Contact band angle with inlet valve ()45° ± 20''
SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

Grind the valve seats using a suitable tool.

LOWER CYLINDER HEAD

Position the lower cylinder head in the vice using the tool.

DescriptionCode
Support1.860.470.001

Fit the valves in the seats, then support them using the wooden stand and secure it using suitable bolts.

DescriptionCode
Stand1.860.804.001

1. Place the valve guide oil seal (1a) in position using the tool (1b).

DescriptionCode
1bFitting tool1.870.897.100
SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Place the shim in position (for exhaust valves only).

2. Fit the valve spring in its seat.

3. Refit the upper valve shim.

4. Place the cotters (4a) in their housings using the tools (4b) and (4c).

DescriptionCode
4bLever1.860.644.001
DescriptionCode
4cChamber1.870.890.000

Carry out the same operations on the other valves.

SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

Remove the wooden stand for supporting the valves from the cylinder head plane.

DescriptionCode
Stand1.860.804.001

1. Position the water pump (1a), complete with gasket (1b), in its housing and secure it tightening the bolts (1c) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1c
SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Place the thermostat (1a) complete with gasket back in its housing and secure it by tightening the bolts (1b) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1b

2. Place the hydraulic tappets in their housings.

SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

Remove the lower cylinder head from the support tool.

DescriptionCode
Support1.860.470.001

CYLINDER HEAD EXTENSION

1. Position the camshaft housing (1a) in a vice using the tool (1b).

DescriptionCode
1bSupport1.860.470.001
SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

Tighten the engine oil lubrication duct plugs.

Place the camshafts in their housings.

Place the camshaft caps in their housings and secure them without tightening the bolts.

1. Fit the camshaft timing tools.

Check that the tools are correctly fitted in the housings in the camshafts.

DescriptionCode
1Templates1.870.896.900
SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Tighten the camshaft gear fixing bolts to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1
SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Fit the exhaust side camshaft front oil seal (1a) using the tool (1b).

DescriptionCode
1bFitting tool1.870.896.800
SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

Fit the intake side camshaft plug.

Place the exhaust side camshaft toothed drive pulley in its housing and secure it without tightening the bolt.

1. Position the cam angle sensor (1a) in its housing and secure it tightening the bolt (1b) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1b
SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Place the vacuum pump (1a), complete with gasket (1b), back in its housing and secure it tightening the bolts (1c) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1c
SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Place the engine oil filler (1a), complete with gasket (1b), back in its housing and secure it tightening the bolts (1c) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1c
SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

Remove the support tool complete with camshaft housing from the vice and separate them.

1.8 T.SPARK

Removing

1. Place the tool in the vice.

DescriptionCode
1Support1.820.012.000

2. Fit the tool.

DescriptionCode
2Support1.820.258.000

3. Fit the tool.

DescriptionCode
3Spacer1.820.267.000

4. Position the cylinder head (4a) on the support tools and fasten it using the nuts (4b).

SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Disconnect the electrical connection from the engine coolant temperature sensor.

DescriptionConnector
1Engine temperature sending unitK36
SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Undo the nuts (1a) and remove the modular intake manifold assembly (1b).

2. Remove the seal.

SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the thermostat assembly (1b).

2. Remove the seal.

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1. Undo the exhaust side driven timing pulley bolt (1a) using the tools (1b) for counter-torque.

DescriptionCode
1bCounter-torque1.822.146.000
DescriptionCode
1bCounter-torque1.822.156.000

2. Remove the exhaust side timing drive pulley.

3. Undo the inlet side camshaft drive pulley bolts (3a) using the tool (3b) for counter-torque.

DescriptionCode
3bCounter-torque1.822.155.000

4. Remove the inlet side camshaft drive pulley.

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1. Undo the bolt (1a) and remove the cam angle sensor (1b).

2. Undo the bolts (2a) and remove the water pump (2b) complete with O-ring (2c).

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Check that the camshaft endfloat corresponds to the recommended values using a dial gauge on a magnetic base.

MeasurementValue
Camshaft end float (mm)0.10 ÷ 0.23

If the endfloat for the camshafts does not correspond to the recommended values, replace the worn components when reassembling the cylinder head.

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1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the camshaft caps (1b).

2. Remove the inlet side camshaft front supper upper half-bearing.

3. Remove the camshafts.

4. Remove the camshaft front oil seals.

5. Remove the inlet side camshaft front support lower half-bearing.

6. Remove the hydraulic tappets.

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1. Remove the cotters (1a) using the tools (1b), (1c), (1d), (1e) and (1f).

DescriptionCode
1bValve support1.820.011.000
DescriptionCode
1cSpecial nut1.820.049.000
DescriptionCode
1dSupport1.821.124.000
DescriptionCode
1eChamber1.821.205.000
DescriptionCode
1fLever1.821.058.000

2. Remove the valve upper shim.

3. Remove the valve springs.

Remove the tools for dismantling the valves.

4. Remove the valve.

Carry out the same operations for removing the remaining valves.

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1. Remove the valve guide oil seal (1a) using the tool (1b).

DescriptionCode
1bExtractor1.821.208.000

2. Remove the lower valve shim.

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Remove the cylinder head from the support tools and place it on a special workbench.

1. Thread the special extraction tool (1b) in the valve seat (1a).

Turn the cylinder head upsidedown on the workbench.

Remove the valve seat using the extraction tool.

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1. Remove the valve guides (1a) using the tool (1b).

DescriptionCode
1bExtractor1.821.176.000
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Refitting

Clean any residues of the old gasket from the lower cylinder head plane.

Check that the flatness of the lower cylinder head plane corresponds to the recommended values.

MeasurementValue
Cylinder head lower surface flatness (mm)0.1

1. If the planarity of the lower cylinder head plane does not correspond to the recommended figures, regrind it without exceeding the minimum combustion chamber permitted depth.

MeasurementValue
1Minimum combustion chamber permitted height (mm)12.8 ÷ 13.2
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Check that the valves do not show signs of scoring or seizing.

Check that the diameter of the valve stems corresponds to the recommended figures; if not, replace the worn valves.

MeasurementValue
Inlet stem diameter (mm)6.975 ÷ 6.990
MeasurementValue
Exhaust stem diameter (mm)6.960 ÷ 6.975

Check that the diameter of the valve head corresponds to the recommended figures; if not, replace the valves.

MeasurementValue
Valve head diameter (mm)Inlet33.7
Exhaust28.2

The taper of the valve contact band in relation to the valve seat is indicated below.

MeasurementValue
Contact band taper in relation to valve seat (-)

Check that the outer diameter of the hydraulic tappets corresponds to the recommended figures; if not, replace the worn components.

MeasurementValue
External hydraulic tappet diameter (mm)32.959 ÷ 32.975

Check that the diameter of the hydraulic tappet housings corresponds to the recommended figures; if not, replace the cylinder head.

MeasurementValue
Hydraulic tappet housing diameter (mm)33.000 ÷ 33.025

Check that the length of the valve springs when released is within the recommended values.

MeasurementValue
Valve spring free length (mm)Outer46.0
Inner39.0

Using a torque wrench, check that the valve spring specifications correspond to the recommended figures; if not, replace the worn components.

MeasurementValue
External valve spring height (mm)
Test load (daN)27.1 ÷ 29.4
MeasurementValue
External valve spring height (mm)24.5
Test load (daN)48.5 ÷ 52.4
MeasurementValue
Internal valve spring height (mm)29.5
Test load (daN)9.6 ÷ 10.6
MeasurementValue
Internal valve spring height (mm)20.0
Test load (daN)20.1 ÷ 22.1

Check that the diameter of the camshaft bearings corresponds to the recommended figures; if not, replace the worn camshaft.

MeasurementValue
Camshaft journal diameter (mm)26.000 ÷ 26.015

Check that the nominal camshaft cam lift corresponds to the recommended figures; if not, replace the worn camshaft.

MeasurementValue
Nominal camshaft cam lift (mm)Inlet9.0
Exhaust7.5

1. Fit the camshaft caps (1a) on the cylinder head and tighten the bolts (1b) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1b

2. Check that the diameter of the camshaft supports corresponds to the recommended figures; if not, replace the cylinder head.

MeasurementValue
Camshaft support diameter (mm)26.045 ÷ 26.070
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Check that the outer diameter of the valve guides to be fitted corresponds to the recommended figures.

MeasurementValue
Valve guide outer diameter (mm)13.010 ÷ 13.030
MeasurementValue
Valve guide outer diameter oversize (mm)0.20

1. Fit the valve guides (1a) using the tool (1b).

DescriptionCode
1bFitting tool1.821.254.000
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Ream the valve guide inner diameter to the recommended figure.

MeasurementValue
Valve guide inner diameter (mm)7.022 ÷ 7.040

Check that the outer diameter of the valve seats to be fitted corresponds to the recommended figures.

MeasurementValue
Valve seat outer diameter (mm)Inlet35.135 ÷ 35.150
Exhaust29.142 ÷ 29.157

1. Heat the cylinder head to 80° C, then fit the valve seats (1a) using a suitable tool (1b).

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Regrind the valve seats to the recommended size.

MeasurementValue
Valve seat upper band angle "a" (-)150°
MeasurementValue
Angle "b" of contact band with valves (-)90° ± 10?
MeasurementValue
Angle "c" of valve seat lower band (-)30°
MeasurementValue
Width "L" of contact band with valves (mm)Inlet0.8
Exhaust1.0
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Grind the valve seats using a suitable tool.

Fit the cylinder head on the support tools and fasten it using the nuts.

Fit the lower valve shim.

Fit the valve guide oil seal (1a) using the tool (1b).

DescriptionCode
1bFitting tool1.821.206.000
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1. Fit the valve (1a) and support it using the tools (1b) and (1c).

DescriptionCode
1bValve support1.820.011.000
DescriptionCode
1cSpecial nut1.820.049.000

2. Fit the valve springs.

3. Fit the valve upper shim.

4. Fit the cotters (4a) using the tools (4b), (4c), and (4d).

DescriptionCode
4bSupport1.821.124.000
DescriptionCode
4cChamber1.821.205.000
DescriptionCode
4dLever1.821.058.000

Carry out the same operations to refit the remaining valves.

Remove the tools for dismantling/reassembling the valves.

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Fit the hydraulic tappets.

Fit the inlet side camshaft front support lower half-bearing.

Fit the camshafts.

Fit the inlet side camshaft front support upper half-bearing.

1. Fit the camshaft caps (1a) and secure them tightening the bolts (1b) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1b

2. Fit the water pump (2a), complete with a new O-Ring (2b) and tighten the bolts (2c) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

2c
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Fit the cam angle sensor and secure it using the bolt.

1. Fit the exhaust side camshaft front oil seal (1a) using the tool (1b).

DescriptionCode
1bFitting tool1.821.228.000
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1. Fit the inlet side camshaft front oil seal (1a) using the tool (1b).

DescriptionCode
1bFitting tool1.821.252.000
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Fit the thermostat complete with gasket and fasten it tightening the fixing bolts to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

Fit the modular intake manifold, complete with gasket and secure it tightening the nuts to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

Connect the electrical connection to the engine coolant temperature sensor.

Remove the cylinder head from the support tools.

Remove the cylinder head support tools from the vice and put them down.

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