Applications:

AST4964 ..
RENAULT 1.4, 1.6, 1.8, 2.0 16v. Twin
Camshaft Petrol engines in:
AST4963 Clio Modus Megane/Scenic
AST4962 Laguna Kangoo
K4J / K4M 1.4 & 1.6 16v. engines
Petrol Engine Twin Camshaft
Setting/Locking Tool Kits Clio Megane/Scenic Laguna
Espace Trafic
F4P / F4R(t) 1.8 & 2.0 16v. engines

NOTE: Kit AST4964 also covers 1.5dCi (K9K) diesel engine

timing belt replacement on RENAULT and NISSAN models.
See details below for Kit application coverage

K4J/K4M/F4P/F4R Twin Camshaft Petrol Engines

TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT
PROCEDURE CHANGES AND ADDITIONAL TIMING
TOOLS REQUIREMENTS.

When these engines were originally introduced in 1999, the timing

tools required for belt replacement involved a Camshaft Setting Plate
(AST4561) and Crankshaft Locking Pins (AST4562 or AST4360R1).

However, as the engines developed with additional camshaft sensors,

variable valve timing etc., revised service procedures and additional
AST4964 timing tools were introduced, particularly in relation to timing belt
replacement, which now involves releasing the camshaft sprockets and
changing to a fixed crankshaft gear when fitting a new timing belt.

Therefore the original basic timing tools no longer cover the procedures
for all the engine variants across the years, and therefore the full timing
tool requirements have now been incorporated into these kits to cover
timing belt replacement for all or a selection of these engines 1.4 to
2.0 16v.
NOTE: All kits use an identical case and insert layout, where space
AST4963 is provided to accept the additional tools to UPGRADE AST4963 and
AST4962 Kits to the FULL AST4964 Kit as and when required –
see below.

AST4964 is the FULL KIT incorporating the timing tools required for
all K4J/K4M/F4P/F4R 1.4, 1.6, 1.8, 2.0(t) 16v petrol engines,
and also covers K9K 1.5dCi diesel engines.

AST4963 Kit contains the timing tools for timing belt replacement on
F4P / F4R(t) 1.8 & 2.0 16v. petrol engines.
AST4962
AST4962 Kit contains the timing tools for timing belt replacement on
K4J / K4M 1.4 & 1.6 16v. petrol engines.

IMPORTANT: Always refer to the vehicle manufacturer’s service

instructions, or proprietary manual, to establish the current procedures
and data. Product Information Sets detail applications and use of the
tools with any general instructions provided as a guide only.
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 Parts Identification / Spares
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2 Item Part Number Description
AST4964 FULL KIT
1 AST4561A Camshaft Setting Plate c/w Brackets
(including AST4563 Bracket)
2 AST4562A Crankshaft Locking Pin – 1.4 & 1.6 16v.
3 AST4623 Camshaft Sprocket Holding Tool -
3 4 1.4 & 1.6 16v.
4 AST4924 Belt Guide Wrench - 1.4 & 1.6 16v
5 AST4360R1 Crankshaft Locking Pin – 1.8 & 2.0 16v.
6 AST4923 Camshaft Sprocket Holding Tool -
1.8 & 2.0 16v
- AST4964-84 Case + Insert
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5

Kit contents

Kit Tools

AST4561A AST4562A AST4623 AST4924 AST4360R1 AST4923

CAMSHAFT CRANK SPROCKET BELT GUIDE CRANK SPROCKET
PLATE PIN HOLD WRENCH PIN HOLD

AST4964 - FULL KIT

1.4, 1.6 (K4J/K4M) & 1.8, 2.0 (F4P/F4R) l l l l l l
16v.petrol engines + 1.5dCi (K9K) diesels.

AST4963
1.8 & 2.0 (F4P/F4R) 16v. petrol engines. l l l

AST4962
1.4 & 1.6 (K4J/K4M) 16v. petrol engine l l l l

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Engine Type Engine AST4561A AST4563 AST4562A AST4623 AST4924 AST4360R1 AST4923
Code Cam Plate Revised Crank Pin Sprocket Guide Crank Pin Sprocket
Bracket Hold Wrench Hold

K4J - 1.4 16v. 710 l l

711 l l
712 l l
713 l l
714 l l
715 l l
730 l l l
732 l l l
740 l l l
750 l l
770 l l l l
780 l l l l

K4M - 1.6 16v. 700 l l
701 l l
704 l l
706 l l
708 l l (2) (2)
709 l l
710 l l
711 l l
712 l l
714 l l
716 l l l l l
718 l l
720 l l
724 l l
730 l l l l
732 l l (2) (2)
734 l l
740 l l
742 l l
743 l l
744 l l
745 l l
746 l l
748 l l
750 l l l l
752 l l l l
753 l l l l
760 l l l (1) l
761 l l l (1) l
764 l l l
766 l l l l l
782 l l l l l
790 l l l l
791 l l l l
794 l l l l
800 l l l l l
801 l l l l l
802 l l l l
804 l l l l
812 l l l (1) l
813 l l l (1) l

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Engine Type Engine AST4561A AST4563 AST4562A AST4623 AST4924 AST4360R1 AST4923
Code Cam Plate Revised Crank Pin Sprocket Guide Crank Pin Sprocket
Bracket Hold Wrench Hold

F4P - 1.8 16v. 720 l l (1)
722 l l (1)
760 l l l
770 l l
771 l l
772 l l
773 l l
774 l l
775 l l

F4R - 2.0 16v. 700 l l l
701 l l l
712 l l l
713 l l l
714 l l l
715 l l l
720(t) l l l
722(t) l l l
730 l l l
732 l l l
740 l l l
741 l l l
744 l l l
746 l l l
770 l l l
771 l l l
776(t) l l l
780 l l l
784(t) l l l
786(t) l l l
787(t) l l l
790 l l l
791 l l l
792 l l l
794(t) l l l
795(t) l l l
796(t) l l l
797(t) l l l
820(t) l l l

(1) = Scenic (2) = Kangoo

Timing Belt Replacement

K4J & K4M 1.4 / 1.6 16v Petrol Engines
The AST4561A Camshaft Setting Plate Set is used on ALL the K4J/K4M (1.4/1.6 16v.) and the F4P/F4R (1.8/2.0 16v.) engines.
It includes the two location brackets required to cover the complete range of K4J/K4M engine variants’. These location brackets allow the Setting
Plate to be secured correctly to the engine.
Some K4J/K4M encountered will have a camshaft position sensor and therefore the Location Bracket (Ref: AST4563) included in the Kits
AST4964 and AST4962, will be required to attach the Setting Plate to these engines. The Setting Plate locates into slots at the rear of the
camshafts.
NOTE: To use AST4561A Plate Set the sealing plugs at the rear of the camshafts must be removed.

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AST4562A Crankshaft Locking Pin is applicable to ALL K4J/K4M IMPORTANT: DO NOT use Crankshaft Locking Pins to hold
petrol engines. (It is also used on Renault 1.5dCi K9K diesels). crankshaft in position whilst releasing or tightening the pulley bolt.
Locking Pins are for retention of timing position only.
AST4924 Wrench is required on certain engines when replacing the
timing belt guide – see Application Chart. WARNING: Ensure that the crankshaft gear does not fall off
the crankshaft.
AST4623 Camshaft Sprocket Holding Tool is used on certain K4J/
K4M engines which require the camshaft sprockets to be released and AST4561A Camshaft Setting Plate
free to turn during the belt replacement procedure – see Application
Chart. With the crankshaft ‘locked’ in position, check that the slots in the
ends of the camshafts are aligned horizontally
AST4623 Holding Tool is required for ALL K4J/K4M engines when
timing adjustment is necessary.
It will be necessary to support the engine and remove the right-hand
engine mounting.

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Slots in end of camshafts align horizontally and are below the surface line
of the cylinder head.
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Remove the sealing plugs from the rear of the camshafts. Turn the
engine to its timing position and note that the slots in the end of the
camshafts are aligned horizontally.
NOTE: The slots should be below the surface line of the cylinder head.

4a

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Remove the blanking plug for the crankshaft locking pin from the
cylinder block and turn the crankshaft in a clockwise direction so that
the camshaft is just before its alignment position. This will provide
4b
the correct crankshaft position for inserting the AST4562A Crankshaft Construct the Camshaft Setting Plate Assembly by using the AST4561
Locking Pin. Plate and attaching to it the appropriate Location Bracket – The Right-
Screw in AST4562A Locking Pin and turn the crankshaft slightly until the angled Bracket shown in 4A, or the Extended Bracket – shown in 4B.
“flat” on web of the crankshaft is pressing against the end of the pin. The Extended Bracket (AST4563) will be required when a camshaft
Lock the flywheel and release the crankshaft pulley bolt and remove position sensor is fitted on some K4J/K4M engines in Clio III, Scenic
the crankshaft pulley. II, Laguna II and Modus – see Application Chart for engine codes
Fit AST4561A Setting Plate securing it to the engine using the
appropriate Location Bracket.
Slacken tensioner and remove it together with guide roller and timing belt.

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AST4924 Belt Guide Removal Wrench
During timing belt replacement the belt guide roller must be
removed and replaced and it is difficult to access the retaining bolt.
Specialised Wrench AST4924 is designed to provide ease of access
to the retaining bolt.

Installing a new timing belt

With AST4561A fitted and retaining the camshafts in position, and
AST4562A Pin ‘locking’ the crankshaft, fit a new guide roller and
tensioner pulley.
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AST4623 Camshaft Sprocket Holding Tool
AST4623 Holding Tool must be used on later 1.6 16v (K4M) engines
in Clio III, Scenic II, Laguna II and Kangoo –
See Application Chart for engine codes.
On these engines the timing belt replacement procedure requires the
camshaft sprockets to be able to turn (but not tilt) during installation
6 of the new belt.

The pin on the tensioner locates into the slot in the cylinder head. AST4623 Holding Tool is required to retain the camshaft sprockets in
position whilst installing the belt and tightening the sprocket bolts.
IMPORTANT: It is vital to degrease the bore and contact surface
of the crankshaft gear and pulley and end of crankshaft to prevent slip IMPORTANT: Remove the crankshaft gear and camshaft
during re-assembly. sprockets in order to degrease the bore and contact surface of the
crankshaft gear / sprockets and end of crankshaft and camshafts to
The new timing belt is fitted in an anti-clockwise direction prevent slip during re-assembly.
commencing at the crankshaft. Ensure it is taut on the non-tensioner
side. Re-fit gear and sprockets with crankshaft gear keyway and camshaft
sprockets RENAULT logo in the 12-o-clock position.
Tighten camshaft sprocket nuts finger tight, in order that sprockets can
turn but not tilt.
Fit the timing belt on to the camshaft sprockets and install and secure
AST4623 Holding Tool in place on the engine. Continue to fit the belt
to tensioner, crankshaft and water pump. Install new guide roller and
tighten using AST4924 Wrench.
Set the Belt Tensioner to the initial tensioning position
Two types of Belt Tensioner can be encountered.

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TYPE 1
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8 Type 1 – Turn anti-clockwise until pointer aligned.

Type 1 – Turn clockwise until moveable pointer is at its right-hand

“stop” (approx 7-8 mm past fixed pointer).

TYPE 2
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9 Type 2 – Turn until pointer is aligned with notch.
Type 2 – Turn clockwise until moveable pointer is aligned with notch. Re-fit AST4623 Holding Tool and secure to engine.
Remove AST4623 Holding Tool and AST4562A Crankshaft Locking Pin. Lock flywheel with large screwdriver and tighten crankshaft pulley bolt.
Fit the crankshaft pulley with a new bolt. Tighten camshaft sprockets nuts.
IMPORTANT: When installing do not fully tighten crankshaft Remove all tools and turn the crankshaft two revolutions and return to
bolt – leave approx. 2mm. clearance between pulley and bolt head. engine timing position.
Turn exhaust camshaft sprocket 6 turns clockwise. Insert the appropriate Crankshaft Locking Pin AST4562A and carefully
Set the Belt Tensioner to final tensioning position rotate the engine further to its ‘timed’ position ensuring correct
location of Locking Pin in the crankshaft, as previously described.
Check that the camshaft slots are aligned horizontally and are below
the surface line of the cylinder head, and fit AST4561A Camshaft
Setting Plate ensuring it can be easily inserted.
Check that the tensioner is in correct final tensioning position, as
detailed earlier.

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K4J/K4M engines if timing adjustment is necessary because the correct MUST BE examined and replaced if it is NOT fitted with an
crankshaft and camshaft timing positions cannot be achieved and the integral key.
AST4561A Setting Plate Assembly cannot be fixed in place after the
The procedure for timing belt replacement on these F4P / F4R RENAULT
AST4562A Crankshaft Locking Pin has been inserted. In this case, it will
engines follows the same basic procedure as explained for the 1.4 / 1.6
be necessary to release the camshaft sprocket bolts in order to make a
(K4J/K4M) engines.
timing adjustment.
NOTE: When the engine is fitted with VVT, the camshaft sprocket
In order to release and tighten the camshaft sprocket bolts, the camshaft
positions should be marked (paint or chalk), prior to removal to assist
sprockets must be first ‘locked’ in place with Tool AST4623. This will
installation when being installed.
counter-hold the sprockets whilst the bolts are released/tightened.
Always check that the INLET camshaft VVT Unit is “locked” – If not,
Insert AST4562A Crankshaft Locking Pin and fit Sprocket Locking Tool
replace the Unit.
AST4623.
Release the camshaft sprocket bolts and turn the camshafts so that
Setting Plate assembly can be easily inserted.

Timing Belt Replacement

F4P & F4R 1.8 / 2.0 16v. Petrol Engines
These RENAULT F4P and F4R 1.8 / 2.0 16v. twin camshaft engines use
the same Camshaft Setting Plate AST4561A as the 1.4 and 1.6 16v
engines. However they require the use of a different Crankshaft Locking
Pin AST4360R1
AST4360R1 is for the crankshaft on F4P/F4R engines and when inserted
it enters into the timing slot in the crankshaft.
NOTE: Ensure the pin is positioned in the timing slot and not into a
crankshaft web hole
AST4923 Camshaft Sprocket Holding Tool is now also required. Changes
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to timing belt replacement procedures involving the removal of the
AST4360R1 Crankshaft Locking Pin
camshaft sprockets require AST4923 for counter-holding the camshaft
sprockets whilst releasing and tightening the sprocket bolt/nut. AST4360R1 Locking Pin is for the crankshaft on F4P/F4R engines and
when inserted it enters into the timing slot in the crankshaft.
NOTE: Ensure the pin is positioned in the timing slot and not into
a crankshaft web hole.
Turn the engine to align the slots at the rear of the camshafts and
check that the Crankshaft Locking Pin can be inserted correctly.
Remove the Locking Pin, lock the flywheel and release the crankshaft
pulley bolt and remove the crankshaft pulley.
Install the AST4360R1Crankshaft Locking Pin and AST4561A
Camshaft Setting Plate.
Slacken the tensioner and remove it, together with the guide roller and
old timing belt.
IMPORTANT: Remove the crankshaft gear and examine
the crankshaft – If “Type B” replace the gear it if it does NOT
have an integral key.
Degrease the bore and contact surface of the crankshaft gear
to prevent slip during re-assembly.
Ensure the crankshaft keyway is located centrally between the lugs on
the engine front housing.

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WARNING: These engines in Clio II, Megane I/II, Scenic I/
II, Laguna I/II, Espace JEO/JKO and Trafic II – see Application
Guide for engine codes, have two types of crankshaft
fitted. – As camshaft sprockets are now released during belt
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AST4923 Camshaft Sprocket Holding Tool Turn the tensioner clockwise until marks align. Temporarily tighten
For crankshaft gear with integral key, the camshaft sprockets are the tensioner nut – 7Nm..
released. Re-fit AST4923 Camshaft Sprocket Holding Tool and secure it to the
engine as before, locating the Gear Arms into the teeth of camshaft
Secure AST4923 to the engine, using original engine bolt and the sprockets. Tighten the nuts of the AST4923 Gear Arms to 80Nm.
Lock Nut.
Tighten the camshaft sprocket nuts to 30Nm.
“Lock” the camshaft sprockets by locating the Gear Arms of AST4923
into the teeth of the sprockets. Tighten the nuts of the Gear Arms to NOTE: Mark the position of the sprockets with paint / chalk to assist
80Nm. alignment on installation.
Release and remove the camshaft sprocket retaining nuts and Remove the AST4923 Holding Tool, Camshaft Setting Plate and
remove AST4932 Camshaft Sprocket Holding Tool, and the camshaft Crankshaft Locking Pin.
sprockets.
Turn the engine over 2 times and return to the timed position.
Degrease the sprockets and the camshaft ends.
Insert AST4360R1 Crankshaft Locking Pin and AST4561A Camshaft
Install the sprockets and using the original nuts - tighten to 15Nm. Setting Plate.
Re-Fit the crankshaft gear and a new timing belt. Fit a new tensioner Check that the tensioner marks are aligned. Tighten tensioner nut to
and guide roller. 28Nm.
Re-fit the AST4923 Camshaft Sprocket Holding Tool and secure to the
engine as before, locating the Gear Arms into the teeth of camshaft
sprockets. Tighten the nuts of the AST4923 Gear Arms to 80Nm.
Release and remove the old sprocket nuts and replace with new nuts.
Tighten to : - Non-VVT – Inlet + Exhaust Sprocket
– 30Nm. + 86 degrees + 6 degrees .
- VVT Inlet Sprocket:-100Nm.
- VVT Blanking Plug – 25Nm.
Remove all tools, turn the engine over twice, returning to timed
position.
Again, check that the tensioner marks are aligned.
Lock the flywheel using a large screwdriver and tighten the new
crankshaft pulley bolt.

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