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Timing belt replacement: Renault Modus MR385MODUS2, ; Clio III 1.5 dCi (K9K-764, K9K-766, K9K-768, K9K-772)

Step-by-step timing belt replacement for the Renault Modus MR385MODUS2, ; Clio III 1.5 dCi: 111 steps.

Workshop procedure for RENAULT — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

111 steps 5 engine codes

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1.5, DCI, 105, |, FAP, 70, 85

  • 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 timing belt removal
  • Never turn the engine in the direction opposite to that of normal operation
  • The crankshaft timing mark must be facing upwards
  • Repeat the procedure if the special tools do not fit properly

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

K9K-764(N7)K9K-766(T7)K9K-768(M7)K9K-772(T7)K9K-772(Z7)

📋 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. Coolant pump renewal is recommended after timing belt removal
  4. Never turn the engine in the direction opposite to that of normal operation
  5. Remove the cowl top grille
K9K-764(N7)? Steps differ between engine variants — check this job against your exact car before you commit to it. Check my car — free →
  1. Disconnect the battery earth cable
  2. Lower engine support:
  3. Remove the lower engine support
  4. Note: Avoid bending, torsion or traction
  5. Fit the special tool to support the engine
  6. Fit the crankshaft locking pin
  7. Remove the right wheel arch liner
  8. Note: Mark the position
  9. Count the number of teeth spaces between the marks on the camshaft and high-pressure pump gearwheels
  10. The number of teeth spaces should be 19
  11. Remove the access plug
  12. Align the camshaft timing marks
  13. Fit the crankshaft TDC locking pin
  14. Turn the crankshaft slowly to TDC and lock it
  15. Fit the camshaft locking pin
  16. Remove the starter motor
  17. Lock the flywheel
  18. Use a screwdriver
  19. Remove the camshaft locking pin
  20. Remove the crankshaft locking pin
  21. Remove the crankshaft pulley
  22. Loosen the tensioner pulley bolt
  23. Remove the timing belt
  24. Remove the tensioner pulley

Installation and checks

  1. Note: The crankshaft timing mark must be facing upwards
  2. Fit the timing belt
  3. Renew the timing belt tensioner pulley
  4. Pre-tension the timing belt
  5. Turn the tensioner anti-clockwise until the pointer is positioned as shown
  6. Use an Allen key
  7. Tighten the tensioner pulley mounting bolt
  8. Check that the camshaft gearwheels are not at the end of the slots
  9. Repeat the procedure if required
  10. Tighten the camshaft gearwheel bolts
  11. Remove the camshaft locking pin
  12. Remove the crankshaft locking pin
  13. Temporarily fit the crankshaft pulley bolt and spacer
  14. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise by 2 turns
  15. Fit the crankshaft locking pin
  16. Check that the camshaft locking pin can be fitted
  17. Note: Correct the position of the camshaft gearwheel if the special tool does not fit
  18. Check the timing marks
  19. Count the number of teeth between the gearwheels
  20. Repeat the procedure if the number of teeth spaces is not:
  21. Remove the crankshaft locking pin
  22. Remove the camshaft locking pin
  23. Loosen the tensioner pulley, keeping it steady with a hexagonal wrench
  24. Turn the tensioner clockwise to align both marks
  25. Tighten the tensioner pulley mounting bolt
  26. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise by 2 turns
  27. Fit the crankshaft locking pin
  28. Fit the camshaft locking pin
  29. Note: Repeat the procedure if the special tools do not fit properly
  30. Remove the crankshaft locking pin
  31. Remove the camshaft locking pin
  32. Fit the crankshaft pulley
  33. Note: Use a new bolt
  34. Stage 1:
  35. Stage 2:
  36. Refit the access plug
  37. Apply sealant
  38. Refit the cylinder head front mounting bracket
  39. Refit the timing belt covers
  40. Check for correct fitting
  41. Refit the engine support
  42. Remove the engine support tool
  43. Fit the ancillary drive belt
  44. Refit the wheel arch cover lining
  45. Refit the front right wheel
  46. Refit the engine covers
  47. Refit the lower engine support
  48. Reconnect the battery
  49. Refit the water drain panel
  50. Refit the cowl top grille

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.