Renault Clio: Rubber bush: Adjustment
Renault Clio III (2005-2013) Service Manual / Chassis / Rear Axle Components / Rubber bush: Adjustment
WARNING
Never use the rear axle as support for a lifting system.
ADJUSTMENT
- Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting).
- Release the parking brake.
- Remove the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, 35A-1).
- Unclip the speed sensor harness at (1).
- Loosen the rubber bush nuts (2).
- Remove the springs (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear suspension spring: Removal - Refitting, 33A-27).
- Place the tool component jack in contact with a shim under the rear axle near the shock absorber at (3).
- Adjust the component jack in order to obtain a distance (X1) of 150 mm between the lower mounting of the shock absorber and the side member.
- Torque tighten the rubber bush bolt (105 N.m).
- Do the same for the other side.
- Refit the springs (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear suspension spring: Removal - Refitting, 33A-27).
- Clip on the speed sensor harness.
- Refit the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, 35A-1).
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REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
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REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
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Driving advice, Eco-driving
Behaviour
Drive carefully for the first few miles
until the engine reaches its normal
operating temperature, rather than
let it warm up while the vehicle is stationary.
Speed is expensive.
Sporty driving uses a lot of fuel: drive
with a light right foot.
Do not overrev the engi
Tyre pressure
Label A
Open the driver’s door to read it.
Tyre pressures should be checked
when the tyres are cold.
If the tyre pressures cannot be checked
when the tyres are cold, increase the
pressures from 0.2 to 0.3 bar (or 3 PSI).
Never deflate a hot tyre.
Vehicle fitted with a tyre pressu
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