Timing belt replacement: Nissan Micra K12 1.5 dCi (K9K, K9K-704, K9K-722)

🧭 Before you start

Support the engine on a bar, remove the right-hand mounting, torque rod, covers and camshaft position sensor, and fit the crankshaft and camshaft locking pins. Remove the old belt, fit the new one with its marks aligned to the gearwheels, and turn the tensioner clockwise until both marks line up. Remove the locking pins, check the timing marks, refit the access plug with sealant and rebuild the mounting and covers.

Fits: platform codes 1.5, DCI, 65, |, 82, 86

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
• Special tools named: locking pin

Don't miss

• Always check the timing marks before removing the timing belt, and always fit a new belt.
• Check that there are 19 teeth spaces between the belt marks.
• Set the tensioner on a cold engine, turning it clockwise until both marks align.
• Apply sealant to the access plug when refitting it.
• Check the tensioner and idler pulleys and renew them if necessary.

Written for this job from the workshop steps below · TorqFix editorial.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Always check the timing marks before timing belt removal
2. Unless otherwise advised by the manufacturer, the following procedures are recommended:
3. Always fit a new timing belt after removal
4. Check the tensioner and idler pulleys; renew if necessary
5. Check the belt(s) for cracks, fraying, wear and oil contamination

6. Remove the engine cover
7. Note: The engine must be cold before timing belt adjustment
8. Align the timing marks on the timing belt with those on the camshaft and injection pump gearwheels
9. Remove the lower suspension strut bolts
10. Remove the right-hand drive shaft
11. Remove the oil sump
12. Attach the lifting eyes to the cylinder head
13. Attach the engine to the engine support bar
14. Use a screwdriver
15. Remove the timing belt upper cover
16. Remove the camshaft position sensor(s)
17. Remove the cylinder head front mounting bracket
18. Remove the access plug
19. Fit the crankshaft TDC locking pin
20. Fit the camshaft locking pin
21. Lock the flywheel
22. Loosen the tensioner pulley bolt

Installation and checks

23. Check for correct fitting
24. Pre-tension the timing belt
25. Refit the crankshaft pulley
26. Refit the locking pins
27. Check the timing marks
28. The number of teeth spaces should be 19
29. Use a screwdriver
30. Turn the tensioner clockwise to align both marks
31. Refit the access plug
32. Apply sealant
33. Refit the bracket
34. Fit the timing belt lower cover
35. Refit the timing belt upper cover
36. Refit the camshaft position sensor
37. Refit the coolant reservoir
38. Refit the right-hand engine support
39. Refit the right-hand engine support bracket
40. Refit the right-hand engine mount
41. Refit the torque rod
42. Remove the engine support bar
43. Remove the lifting eyes
44. Refit the oil sump
45. Fit the ancillary drive belt
46. Refit the right-hand headlight
47. Refit both front wheel arch liners
48. Refit the engine lower cover
49. Refit the front wheels
50. Refit the engine cover
51. Reconnect the battery earth cable

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