Timing belt replacement: Renault (G8T-714, G8T-716)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 2.2, DT, 12V

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

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• The engine must be cold before timing belt adjustment
• Keep the tensioner mark in position and tighten the tensioner

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Coolant pump renewal is recommended after timing belt removal
2. Check that the crankshaft locking tool is in position
3. Disconnect the front right brake caliper
4. Note: The engine must be cold before timing belt adjustment
5. Note: Avoid bending, torsion or traction

6. Use a special tool:
7. Remove the shock absorber lower bolts
8. Align the timing marks
9. Disconnect the right-hand lower ball joint
10. Remove the ancillary drive belt
11. Remove the crankshaft pulley
12. Remove the crankshaft locking pin
13. Remove the plug
14. Loosen the tensioner
15. Remove the timing belt

Installation and checks

16. Check the timing marks
17. Check the camshaft timing marks
18. Align the marks on the tensioner
19. Turn the tensioner anti-clockwise to align both marks
20. Use the bolt shown
21. Keep the tensioner mark in position and tighten the tensioner
22. Refit the plug
23. Refit the crankshaft pulley
24. Refit the engine mount
25. Note: Align the engine support
26. Use a special tool:
27. Reconnect the drive shafts
28. Reconnect the lower ball joints
29. Refit the speed sensor
30. Reconnect the suspension strut to the hub
31. Refit:
32. Shock absorber bolts:
33. Track rod end:
34. Flange:
35. Exhaust pipe:
36. Refit the subframe tie rod
37. Refit the front right splash guard
38. Refit the engine lower covers
39. Refit the front right wheel
40. Reconnect the battery earth cable

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