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Timing belt replacement: Nissan NV200 1.5 dCi (K9K)

Step-by-step timing belt replacement for the Nissan NV200 1.5 dCi (K9K): 118 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

On the NV200 with the 1.5 dCi K9K diesel, timing belt renewal is done from the right-hand side with the engine hung on a hoist. The torque rod, engine support and brackets come off, along with the ancillary belt, crankshaft pulley and both timing belt covers. The engine is set with the crankshaft TDC pin and camshaft locking pin, the camshaft gearwheel bolts are slackened, and the belt and tensioner are replaced. The decisive points are bringing the crankshaft up to TDC slowly and only clockwise so the pins are a genuine check, and confirming the camshaft gearwheel bolts sit in the middle of their slots after tensioning. A coolant pump is recommended at the same time, and the belt is never refitted once removed.

118 steps 1 engine code

🧭 Before you start

Support the engine with a hoist, then remove the right-hand torque rod, support and brackets, ancillary belt, crankshaft pulley and belt covers. Pin the crankshaft at TDC and lock the camshaft, loosen the camshaft gearwheel bolts and fit the new belt and tensioner. Tension with an Allen key, tighten, turn the engine two rotations and recheck the pins before refitting everything.

Fits: platform codes 1.5, DCI, |, 85

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

Don't miss

  • Always fit a new timing belt once removed; renewing the coolant pump at the same time is recommended.
  • Adjust the belt only on a cold engine.
  • Turn the crankshaft slowly clockwise to TDC; if you overshoot, go round again rather than backing up.
  • After tensioning, the camshaft gearwheel bolts must sit in the middle of their slots.
  • Refit the TDC access plug with liquid sealing compound.

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

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

K9K

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

  1. Always fit a new timing belt after removal
  2. Coolant pump renewal is recommended after timing belt removal
  3. Disconnect the battery earth cable
  4. Check the belt(s) for cracks, fraying, wear and oil contamination
  5. High-pressure pump:
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  1. Check the position
  2. 1 tooth to the right from the vertical axis
  3. Slowly turn the crankshaft clockwise
  4. Remove the ancillary drive belt
  5. Temporarily fit the crankshaft pulley bolt and spacer
  6. Use a hoist to support the engine
  7. Remove one camshaft gearwheel bolt
  8. Remove the right-hand engine torque rod
  9. Remove the right-hand engine support
  10. Remove the right-hand engine support bracket
  11. Remove the timing belt upper cover
  12. Remove the engine support bracket (to the cylinder head)
  13. Remove the timing belt lower cover
  14. Remove the access plug
  15. Turn the engine 2 rotations until just before TDC
  16. Turn the crankshaft slowly to TDC and lock it
  17. Check that the camshaft locking pin can be fitted
  18. Fit the crankshaft TDC locking pin
  19. Remove the crankshaft locking pin
  20. If the camshaft gearwheel locking tool does not fit
  21. Loosen the camshaft gearwheel bolts
  22. Lock the crankshaft
  23. Crankshaft gearwheel:
  24. Loosen the crankshaft pulley centre bolt
  25. Remove the crankshaft pulley
  26. Loosen the tensioner pulley bolt
  27. Remove the timing belt

Installation and checks

  1. Fit the timing belt tensioner
  2. Note: The engine must be cold before timing belt adjustment
  3. Check that the position is correct as shown
  4. Turn the tensioner anti-clockwise to adjust the timing belt tension
  5. Use an Allen key
  6. Tighten the tensioner pulley bolt
  7. Check that the camshaft gearwheel bolts are in the middle of the slots
  8. Tighten the tensioner pulley bolt
  9. Camshaft gearwheel bolts:
  10. Tighten the camshaft gearwheel bolts
  11. Turn the engine 2 rotations until just before TDC
  12. Turn the crankshaft slowly to TDC and lock it
  13. Check that the camshaft locking pin can be fitted
  14. Refit the crankshaft pulley
  15. Camshaft locking pin:
  16. Remove the camshaft locking pin
  17. TDC plug:
  18. Refit the access plug
  19. Apply liquid sealing compound
  20. Refit the engine support bracket (to the cylinder head)
  21. Fit the timing belt lower cover
  22. Ensure the tab goes into the slot
  23. Refit the camshaft position sensor
  24. Refit the timing belt upper cover
  25. Refit the ancillary drive belt
  26. Refit the right-hand engine support bracket
  27. Refit the right-hand engine support
  28. Refit the right-hand engine torque rod
  29. Refit the windscreen washer fluid tank
  30. Remove the hoist
  31. Remove the lifting eye
  32. Refit the engine cover
  33. Refit the front right splash guard
  34. Refit the front right wheel
  35. Refit the engine lower cover
  36. Reconnect the battery earth cable

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.