Replacing the timing belt Renault Duster 2.0 detailed instructions with photos

The timing belt for Renault Duster differs depending on the size and type of engine. A chain drive is not installed on this crossover. The choice, as well as the replacement of this part, must be approached with the utmost seriousness, since when the timing belt breaks, the intake/exhaust system becomes desynchronized, which leads to deformation of the valves, and possibly even damage to the connecting rods and piston pins.

Timing belt for Duster 1.6 (K4M)

Timing repair kit 130C17529R

From the manufacturer, this car with a 1.6-liter K4M gasoline engine is equipped with a timing belt 8201069699. Price - 1200 rubles. Manufacturer: Gates (Belgium). The closest analogue from the manufacturer is 5671XS. Price - 1300 rub. There used to be a Gates 5501XS in the box with the original, but it is no longer produced because the manufacturer has changed the number. The belt has a strong structure and is not very elastic. Reinforced with a special thread. Also, the same belt is installed on Lada Largus, Renault Logan and Sandero. On Nissan Almera it is also placed under the Nissan article number 16806-00Q0M. In fact, these are the same thing, it’s just that Nissan’s nomenclature is slightly different from Renault’s.

During a scheduled replacement of the timing belt, the rollers are also always changed along the way:

• tension - 7700108117, price - 500 rubles;
• bypass (parasitic) - 8201058069, price - 1900 rubles;
• crankshaft mounting bolt - 7700105788, price - 250 rubles.

These spare parts are most often purchased as a separate repair kit. Original timing kit for Duster 1.6 - 130C17529R, price - 4000 rubles. A similar set under the Nissan nomenclature is 16806-00Q0L, price is 4900 rubles. Since these repair kits basically include all spare parts manufactured by Gates, you can purchase a timing kit from the manufacturer - K015671XS, price - 3000 rubles. The main difference from the original kit is that the kit from Geitz also includes 2 additional cylinder head plugs - small (7700274026), price - 260 rubles, and large (7700106271), price - 400 rubles.

List of works for mileage 90,000, 150,000 km

1. All work that needs to be done during maintenance 1 and maintenance 2 is repeated.
2. Replacing brake fluid. The filled fluid must comply with the DOT4 standard. The cost of the original Elf Freelub 650 DOT4 brake fluid (product code 194743) is 800 rubles.
3. Replacing the working fluid in the clutch hydraulic drive. Replacing this fluid must be done simultaneously with changing the brake fluid in the hydraulic brake drive.
4. Replacing the coolant. The original coolant GLACEOL RX (type D) is poured. Catalog number of the liquid (green) 1 liter, Renault 7711428132 – 630 rubles. KE90299945 – price per 5 liter canister. – 1100 rub.

Timing belt for Duster 2.0 (F4R)

Timing repair kit 130C11551r

The timing belt installed from the factory has article number 8200542739, manufacturer Gates, average price - 3200 rubles. The closest analogue is 5550 XS, price 1400 rubles. The design and rigidity are identical to belt 8201069699 from Duster 1.6, but slightly smaller in size. To replace, they buy along the way:

• tension roller - 130706246r, price - 5000 rub.
• bypass - INA 532065410, price - 1800 rub.
• bolt, 8200044050, price - 160 rub.

The cylinder head plugs on the Duster 2.0 are identical, as on the Duster with a 1.6-liter engine.

You can also buy the above parts in the form of a timing belt repair kit. Article - 130C11551r. Price - 5300 rub. Gates has a similar kit - K055550XS, price - 4000 rubles. This kit also includes cylinder head plugs.

Replacements according to service life

On Renault Duster, changing the oil in a manual gearbox during operation is not provided by the manufacturer. However, the need to drain the oil and then fill in a new one may arise, for example, when removing the gearbox for repairs. The oil level in a manual gearbox must be checked according to regulations every 15,000 km during vehicle maintenance, and an inspection is also carried out for oil leaks from the gearbox. The manual transmission uses original TRANSELF TRJ oil with a viscosity of SAE 75W - 80. Product code for a five-liter canister is 158480. Price is 3,300 rubles.

Changing the oil in the transfer case (total volume – 0.9 l). According to the operating instructions, the car uses hypoid gear oil that meets the quality standard API GL5 SAE 75W-90. A suitable lubricant would be Shell Spirax or its equivalent. Synthetic gear oil “Spirax S6 AXME 75W-90”, product code 550027970, volume one liter. Price 1000 rubles.

Changing the oil in the rear axle gearbox. Replaceable volume 0.9 liters. Hypoid gear oil is used that meets the quality standard API GL5 SAE 75W-90. Synthetic gear oil “Spirax S5 ATE 75W-90”, one liter canister 550027983 will cost 970 rubles.

Power steering oil. The required volume for replacement is 1.1 liters. ELF “RENAULTMATIC D3 SYN” oil is filled at the factory. A canister with product code 156908 will cost 930 rubles.

Timing belt for Duster diesel 1.5 (K9K)

Timing repair kit 7701477028

The diesel Duster is equipped with 8200537033, the manufacturer is still the same Gates. The average price of a spare part is 3900 rubles. The manufacturer's analogue is 5578 XS, price is 1400 rubles. This spare part is also installed on other Renault and Nissan cars equipped with the K9K engine.

For a crossover with a diesel power unit, when replacing the timing belt, they simultaneously change only the tensioner - 130704805r, price - 2200 rubles, and the crankshaft mounting bolt 8200367922, price - 350 rubles. The original timing belt repair kit has article number 7701477028, price – 2700 rubles. This kit, in addition to the belt itself, tensioner and bolt, also includes a small crankshaft mounting bolt. It is intended for Renault cars with diesel K9K until 2008. Gates has a similar kit - K015578XS, price - 3000 rubles.

Timing belt fakes for Renault Duster

The main distinguishing features of counterfeits often change, as counterfeit manufacturers try in every possible way to hide the non-original origin of parts. There are counterfeits of both individual timing belts and repair kits.

The main distinguishing features of fake Renault timing belts and kits:

• the fake belt is softer;
• holograms on packages of fake spare parts are dim;
• Packages containing counterfeit repair kits often use paper to place spare parts. In the original box, only cardboard partitions are installed;
• the processing of the tension and deflection roller is rougher and rougher;
• the markings on the belt itself are not clearly made and can be easily scraped off;
• The bolt in the fake timing belt repair kit has poor quality metal processing.

Timing belt cost for Duster

The table below shows the cost of the most popular analogues of timing belts for Duster . It is worth noting that the most popular substitutes for all crossover engines are belts from Contitech (Germany). The main reason is the good price/quality ratio. They have a lot of positive reviews.

List of works during maintenance 1 (15,000 km)

1. Changing the engine oil
   . Oil standards determined by the manufacturer for gasoline engines must be no lower than API: SL; SM; SJ or ACEA A2 or A3 and with SAE viscosity level: 5W30; 5W40; 5W50; 0W30; 0W40, 15W40; 10W40; 5W40; 15W50.

For diesel unit K9K

it is necessary to pour Renault RN0720 5W-30 oil recommended for diesel engines that meet the requirements of EURO IV and EURO V. If the car is driven with a particulate filter, then it is recommended to fill it with 5W-30, and if not, then 5W-40. Its average cost in a volume of 5 liters, article number 7711943687 - 3100 rubles; 1 liter 7711943685 – 780 rubles.

When to change the timing belt on Duster

According to the Renault Duster maintenance regulations, the timing belt must be every 60 thousand kilometers , regardless of its condition. During each scheduled maintenance, it is advisable to check its condition . First of all, you should pay attention to the appearance, the absence of cracks, development of teeth.

You also need to check its tension. To do this, you need the timing cover, using a wrench with a 13mm socket. Next, remove the top shaft cover and turn the crankshaft with the 18mm socket in a clockwise direction. The degree of tension can be assessed visually, or based on the readings of the tensioner roller indicator. If the timing belt has normal tension, then the movable tension roller indicator is aligned with the stationary one.

Necessary tools and accessories

We will need a set of keys and sockets, which should contain heads for 16 and 18. We will also need a set of crankshaft and camshaft clamps. You can buy a factory one or make it yourself; to fix the crankshaft, a regular 8-inch drill is suitable, and for camshafts, a corner modified with a grinder is suitable. I still use homemade ones, the drawings are attached below.

Original or analogue

The choice in favor of the original timing belt for the Duster or an analogue depends mainly on the preferences of the car owner. Some third-party kits (INA, SNR and others) are more expensive than a Renault brand gas distribution mechanism. In addition, a number of models are produced under different markings, which creates some confusion when choosing components.

Among analogues, in terms of price and quality, timing belts for Duster from the Gates brand stand out. This company produces gas distribution kits with a QR code, which can be used to determine the authenticity of the kit. Also, the Duster with a 1.6-liter engine is equipped with a timing belt manufactured by AvtoVAZ for the Lada Largus.

Integrity Criteria

It is important not only to know when to change the timing belt on a Renault Duster, but also to understand the features of the entire process. The procedure is carried out if the following circumstances are detected:

There are many reasons for rapid timing belt wear. Among them are factory defects and stretching of mechanism elements. Also, wear of pulleys and teeth leads to defects on the timing surface. The need to quickly replace the element is indicated by an extraneous sound coming from the engine compartment.

Tension check

The tension of the timing belt on the Duster is checked as follows:

After performing the described manipulations, you can assess the condition of the timing belt. Defects that require replacing the gas distribution mechanism on a Duster are described above. The situation is considered normal when marks 2 (on the tensioner) and 1 (on the gas distribution mechanism) coincide with each other. If the first is slightly displaced relative to the last, then it is necessary to tighten the elements.

In this case, you must perform the following steps:

It should be noted that in the Duster modification, equipped with a 2-liter engine, there are no phase indicators. Therefore, to replace the timing belt in this case, you will need a special tool and devices with which the shafts are fixed. In addition, the manufacturer recommends installing new tension and idler rollers simultaneously with the belt.

Installing the mechanism yourself

It should be noted that in the crossover modification equipped with a 2-liter engine, there are no marks along which the belt is tensioned. Therefore, to replace the timing belt on a Duster in this case, it is necessary to send the car to a service station, where the shafts will be fixed using special tools. In addition, the manufacturer recommends installing new tension and idler rollers simultaneously with the belt.

At a certain stage of the replacement, the participation of an assistant will be required.

Tools

Before you start replacing the timing belt on a Renault Duster, you need to prepare a number of tools and spare parts:

In addition to the timing belt, the kit should include tension and idler rollers, and fasteners.

Step-by-step instruction

To change the timing belt on a Renault Duster, you must first remove:

Next, the manipulations described in the paragraph about checking tension are carried out.

The process of replacing the gas distribution mechanism kit is carried out in the following steps:

The operation is then carried out in reverse order. First, the belt is put on the crankshaft from the toothed part. It is important during installation to position the belt so that the marks correspond to the direction of rotation.

At the last stage, you need to remove the bolt that secures the camshaft and rotate the crankshaft clockwise. Thanks to these actions, the timing belt is tensioned. The grooves should be in the desired position at the end of the manipulations.

Some features

When holding the motor shaft with a mounting blade, it is important not to damage the teeth of the motor position sensor. The elements are located next to the starter ring, but are distinguished by their large size and flat top. It is possible to service gasoline engines by applying marks to the gears and engine crankcase. The procedure for determining the relative position in this case is carried out using the top dead centers in the first and fourth cylinders. After installing the belt, you must manually crank the engine, checking that there are no contacts between the valves and the piston heads.

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