Specifications

This engine, and its equivalents in diferent en-
gine sizes, is installed in other Renault vehicles
in large numbers and initially does not seem
to raise any questions with regard to changing
the timing belt under normal circumstances,
even for mechanics unfamiliar with it. However,
critical mistakes are made again and again here
and have a negative efect on the belt drive. To
ensure that changing the belt goes smoothly,
we have provided mechanics with installation
tips which are clear in our view.
Installation Tips – changing timing belts
As an example Renault Clio II 1.6 16V,
Engine code K4M 748
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Change interval recommended
by vehicle manufacturer:
> For vehicles manufactured up to
March 3, 1999: replace every 100,000 km
or every 5 years
> For vehicles manufactured from
March 12, 1999:
replace every 120,000 km or every 5 years
(the tensioning pulley, guide pulleys and
water pump should be replaced at the same
time).
Labor time:
> Clio: 2.70 hours
> Mégane: 3.60 hours
> Mégane Scénic: 3.90 hours
> Laguna: 2.50 hours
Special tool:
> Crankshaft locking pin,
Renault tool code MOT1489
> Camshaft alignment ruler,
Renault tool code MOT1496
Motorcode K4M 748
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