Timing belt replacement: E7J + K7M (K7J-700, K7M-704/710/720/744/745/746) update MB dialogis 11/04 COPY — RENAULT

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1.6, |, 8V, GPL

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job

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• Always check the timing marks before timing belt removal
• The engine must be cold before timing belt adjustment

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 5 workshop diagrams for K7M-704

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Always check the timing marks before timing belt removal
2. Coolant pump renewal is recommended after timing belt removal
3. Disconnect the battery
4. Remove all the timing belt covers
5. Align the timing marks

6. Tensioner:

Installation and checks

7. Check the tensioner and idler pulleys; renew if necessary
8. Turn the engine 2 rotations by hand
9. Check the timing marks
10. Note: The engine must be cold before timing belt adjustment
11. Stage 2:
12. Refit the power steering pump belt
13. Fit the ancillary drive belt
14. Refit the engine mount
15. Remove the hoist
16. Refit the front right splash guard
17. Refit the front right wheel
18. Reconnect the battery earth cable

Other RENAULT procedures

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• G8T version with cam belt only (Espace III) refit + multi tiff included MB 25-03-05 Dialogis
• F5R Laguna II timing
• G8T version with cam belt only (Laguna I) refit + multi tiff included MB 25-03-05 Dialogis
• G8T version with double belt (Laguna I) refit + multi tiff included MB 30-03-05 Dialogis
• Clio I Wiliams F7R Belt
• Ancillary belt K4M, K4J
• Ancillary belt M9R (Laguna3)
• Koleos 2.0dCi - DPF renewal
• Ancillary belt F4R Laguna III