How to Replace timing belt on Renault Twingo 1 1.2i 1998-2007

Replacement Interval Guide

• Renault recommend:
• 6,000 mile service intervals – replacement every 72,000 miles or 5 years (tensioner pulley must also be replaced).
• 10,000 mile service intervals – replacement every 70,000 miles or 5 years (tensioner pulley must also be replaced).
• 12,000/18,000 mile service intervals – replacement every 72,000 miles or 5 years (tensioner pulley must also be replaced).
• The previous use and service history of the vehicle must always be taken into account.

Check For Engine Damage

CAUTION: This engine has been identified as an INTERFERENCE engine in which the possibility of valve-to-piston damage in the event of a timing belt failure is MOST LIKELY to occur. A compression check of all cylinders should be performed before removing the cylinder head(s).

Repair Times – hrs

Remove & install:
Twingo	1,90
RH: Clio (→05/98)	1,80
RH: Clio (06/98→)	2,00
LH: Clio/Symbol/Thalia (→05/98)	1,80
LH: Clio/Symbol/Thalia (06/98→)	2,00
Kangoo	2,00

Special Tools

• TDC timing pin – Renault No.Mot.1054.
• Tensioner spanner – Renault No.Mot.1135-01.
• Tensioning tool – Renault No.Mot.1386.
• Tension gauge – Renault No.Mot.1715.

Special Precautions

• Disconnect battery earth lead.
• DO NOT turn crankshaft or camshaft when timing belt removed.
• Remove spark plugs to ease turning engine.
• Turn engine in normal direction of rotation (unless otherwise stated).
• DO NOT turn engine via camshaft or other sprockets.
• Observe all tightening torques.

Removal

1. Raise and support front of vehicle.
2. Remove:
   • Engine undershield (if fitted).
   • RH front wheel.
   • RH splash guard.
   • Auxiliary drive belt(s).NOTE: Auxiliary drive belt(s), tensioner pulley and guide pulley(s) MUST be replaced.
3. Support engine.
4. Remove:
   • RH engine mounting intermediate bracket.
   • RH engine mounting bracket [1] .
   • Timing belt upper cover [2] .
   • Crankshaft pulley centre bolt [3] .
   • Crankshaft pulley [4] .
   • Timing belt lower cover [5] .
5. Temporarily fit crankshaft pulley centre bolt [3] .
6. Turn crankshaft to TDC on No.1 cylinder.
7. Ensure timing marks aligned [6] & [7] .NOTE: Camshaft sprocket has multiple markings. Use rectangular timing mark adjacent to ‘E1-E3’ lettering.
8. Insert timing pin in flywheel [8] . Tool No.Mot.1054.
9. Slacken tensioner pulley nut [9] .
10. Remove:
    • Timing belt.
    • Tensioner pulley nut [9] .
    • Tensioner pulley [10] .
    • Crankshaft pulley centre bolt [3] .

Installation

NOTE: Timing belt and tensioner pulley MUST be replaced.

1. Ensure timing marks aligned [6] & [7] .
2. Ensure timing pin inserted in flywheel [8] .
3. Remove crankshaft sprocket. Degrease sprocket. Degrease end of crankshaft. Refit crankshaft sprocket.WARNING: Failure to degrease components may lead to sprocket slipping on crankshaft, resulting in severe engine damage.
4. Fit new tensioner pulley [10] .
5. Temporarily tighten tensioner pulley nut [9] .
6. Fit crankshaft pulley centre bolt [3] . Tightening torque: 40 Nm + 70±6°.
7. Fit timing belt in anti-clockwise direction, starting at crankshaft sprocket.
8. Ensure marks on belt aligned with marks on sprockets.
9. Ensure belt is taut between sprockets.
10. Attach tension gauge to belt at . Tool No.Mot.1715 [11] .
11. Slacken tensioner pulley nut [9] .
12. Turn tensioner anti-clockwise until tension gauge indicates 145±5 Hz. Use tool No.Mot.1135-01 [12] .
13. Tighten tensioner pulley nut [9] . Tightening torque: 50 Nm.
14. Remove tension gauge [11] .
15. Remove timing pin [8] .
16. Turn crankshaft six turns clockwise to TDC on No.1 cylinder.
17. Ensure timing pin can be inserted in flywheel [8] .
18. Ensure timing marks aligned [6] & [7] .
19. Slacken tensioner pulley nut [9] .
20. Turn tensioner until holes are horizontal [13] . Use tool No.Mot.1135-01 [12] .
21. Tighten tensioner pulley nut [9] . Tightening torque: 50 Nm.
22. Remove timing pin [8] .
23. Turn crankshaft six turns clockwise to TDC on No.1 cylinder.
24. Ensure timing pin can be inserted in flywheel [8] .
25. Ensure timing marks aligned [6] & [7] .
26. Fit tensioning tool [14] . Tool No.Mot.1386.
27. Apply anti-clockwise torque of 10 Nm [15] .
28. Remove tensioning tool [14] .
29. Attach tension gauge to belt at  [11] .
30. Tension gauge should indicate 145±5 Hz.
31. If tension not as specified: Adjust tensioner manually. Use tool No.Mot.1135-01 [12] .
32. Tighten tensioner pulley nut [9] . Tightening torque: 50 Nm.
33. Remove timing pin [8] .
34. Remove crankshaft pulley centre bolt [3] .
35. Fit:
    • Timing belt lower cover [5] .
    • Crankshaft pulley [4] .
    • Crankshaft pulley centre bolt [3] . Tightening torque: 40 Nm + 70±6°. Use new bolt.

    NOTE: DO NOT start engine without auxiliary drive belt fitted as damage may occur to crankshaft pulley.

36. Install components in reverse order of removal.