Haynes Repair Manual Renault Encore
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Introduction Chapter 1: Tune-up and routine maintenance Chapter 2 Part A: 1.4 liter engine Chapter 2 Part B: 1.7 liter engine Chapter 3: Cooling, heating and air-conditioning systems Chapter 4: Fuel and exhaust systems Chapter 5: Engine electrical systems Chapter 6: Emissions control systems Chapter 7 Part A: Manual transmission Chapter 7 Part B: Automatic transmission Chapter 8: Clutch and driveaxles Chapter 9: Brakes Chapter 10: Steering and suspension systems Chapter 11: Body Chapter 12: Chassis electrical systems.
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OUT OF PRINT - The 1983-1987 AMC/Renault Alliance, Encore Repair and Service Manual by Haynes, covers models with 1.4L, 1.7L and 2.0L engines, coupled to manual and automatic transmissions. Book Excerpt: 1983-1987 AMC/Renault Alliance, Encore Repair Manual 1.4 LITER ENGINE MAIN AND CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS INSPECTION.
Even though the main and connecting rod bearings should be replaced with new ones during the engine overhaul, the old bearings should be retained for close examination, as they may reveal valuable information about the condition of the engine. Bearing failure occurs mainly because of lack of lubrication, the presence of dirt or other foreign particles, overloading the engine and corrosion. Regardless of the cause of bearing failure, it must be corrected before the engine is reassembled to prevent it from happening again. When examining the bearings, remove them from the engine block, the main bearing caps, the connecting rods and the rod caps and lay them out on a clean surface in the same general position as their location in the engine.
Dirt and other foreign particles get into the engine in a variety of ways. It may be left in the engine during assembly, or it may pan through filters or breathers. It may get into the oil and from there into the bearings. Metal chips from machining operations and normal engine wear are often present. Abrasives are sometimes left in engine components after repairing, especially when parts are not thoroughly cleaned using the proper cleaning methods.
Whatever the source, these foreign objects often end up embedded in the soft bearing material and are easily recognized. Large particles will not embed in the bearing and will score or gouge the bearing and shaft. The best prevention for this cause of bearing failure is to clean all parts thoroughly and keep everything spotlessly clean during engine assembly.
Frequent and regular engine oil and filter changes are also recommended. Lack of lubrication (or lubrication breakdown) has a number of inter-related causes. Excessive heat (which thins the oil), overloading (which squeezes the oil from the bearing face) and oil leakage or throw off (from excessive bearing clearances, worn oil pump or high engine speeds) all contribute to lubrication breakdown. BRAKES REAR DRUM BRAKE WHEEL CYLINDER REMOVAL, OVERHAUL AND INSTALLATION NOTE: Purchase two wheel cylinder rebuild kits before beginning this procedure.
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REMOVAL. Remove the brake drum as described in Section 6, then remove the upper return spring from both brake shoes.
Remove all traces of dirt from around the brake line union at the rear of the backing plate (photo), then loosen the fitting and separate the line from the wheel cylinder (use a flare-nut wrench if you have one available). Plug or cap off the brake line to prevent the entry of dirt. Remove the two wheel cylinder mounting bolts from the backing plate, then move the brake shoes apart at the top and separate the wheel cylinder from the brake assembly.
OVERHAUL. Disassemble the wheel cylinder on a clean workbench to prevent contamination by dirt. Remove the dust covers, the two pistons, the cup seals and the spring/expander assembly. It may help to tap the cylinder body on a block of wood to dislodge the pistons. Unscrew the bleeder valve. Clean the wheel cylinder with brake system solvent, denatured alcohol or clean brake fluid.
Warning: Do not, under any circumstances, use petroleum-based solvents to clean brake parts. Dry the wheel cylinder with compressed air. Check the bore and pistons for scratches, score marks and other visible damage. Replace damaged pistons with new ones and hone the bore if necessary (do not enlarge the bore more than 0.003-inch when honing). Clean the cylinder again after honing. If the defects cannot be removed easily, replace the wheel cylinder with a new one. Discard all of the rubber parts and use the new ones from the rebuild kit.
Dip the new seals and pistons in clean brake fluid and assemble them wet. Insert one of the seals into the bore with the flat face facing out. Insert the piston and install the dust cover. Slide the spring/expander into the bore, then install the second seal with the flat face facing out.
Insert the second piston and install the dust cover. Thread the bleeder valve into the hole.
Subject: 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 AMC/Renault Alliance, Encore service, maintenance, repair. ISBN-10: ISBN-13: 329 Haynes 14025.