Timing belt replacement: Renault Kangoo, Clio2 1.5 dCi (K9K-700, K9K-702, K9K-704, K9K-706, …)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1.5, DCI, 100, |, 65, 80

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

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• Always fit a new timing belt after 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

📐 18 workshop diagrams for K9K-700

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

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Before disconnecting the battery cable, check the audio system security code
2. Always fit a new timing belt after removal
3. Never turn the engine in the direction opposite to that of normal operation
4. Check the belt(s) for cracks, fraying, wear and oil contamination
5. Note: Avoid bending, torsion or traction

6. Disconnect the battery
7. Fit the camshaft locking pin
8. Note: The crankshaft timing mark must be facing upwards
9. Remove the timing belt lower cover
10. Remove the cylinder head front mounting bracket
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. Lock the flywheel
17. Use a screwdriver
18. Remove the camshaft locking pin
19. Remove the crankshaft locking pin
20. Remove the crankshaft pulley
21. Turn the tensioner anti-clockwise until the pointer is positioned as shown
22. Remove the timing belt

Installation and checks

23. Align the timing marks on the timing belt with those on the camshaft and injection pump gearwheels
24. Tighten the tensioner pulley mounting bolt
25. Crankshaft pulley (new bolt)
26. Fit the crankshaft pulley
27. Note: Use a new bolt
28. Remove the camshaft locking pin
29. Remove the crankshaft locking pin
30. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise by 2 turns
31. Align the camshaft timing marks
32. Fit the crankshaft TDC locking pin
33. Fit the camshaft locking pin
34. Count the number of teeth spaces between the marks on the camshaft and high-pressure pump gearwheels
35. Repeat the procedure if the number of teeth spaces is not:
36. Remove the camshaft locking pin
37. Remove the crankshaft locking pin
38. Loosen the tensioner pulley, keeping it steady with a hexagonal wrench
39. Turn the tensioner clockwise to align both marks
40. Tighten the tensioner pulley mounting bolt
41. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise by 2 turns
42. Fit the crankshaft locking pin
43. Fit the camshaft locking pin
44. Note: Repeat the procedure if the special tools do not fit properly
45. Remove the crankshaft locking pin
46. Remove the camshaft locking pin
47. Refit the access plug
48. Refit the engine support bracket
49. Fit the timing belt lower cover
50. Check for correct fitting
51. Refit the speed sensor
52. Refit the timing belt upper cover
53. Refit the right-hand engine support
54. Remove the engine support tool
55. Fit the ancillary drive belt
56. Refit the right wheel arch liner
57. Refit the front right wheel
58. Refit the engine cover
59. Reconnect the battery

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