Renault Clio: Input shaft lip seal: Removal - Refitting
JH3 or JR5
- Replace the lip seal after opening the gearbox (see
Technical Note 3661A, gearbox JH - JR).
TL4

REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
- Remove:
- the gearbox (see 21A, Manual gearbox, Manual
gearbox: Removal - Refitting, 21A-12),
- the clutch thrust bearing (see 20A, Clutch, Clutch
thrust bearing: Removal - Refitting, 20A- 11).
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
- Drill a hole in the seal, using a 2.5 mm drill bit.
WARNING
Do not scratch the shaft or mating face.

- Fit a bolt in seal (1).
- Extract the seal (1) using pliers.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED

- Fit a new seal with its protector using the (Bvi.1601).
- Remove the protector.
II - FINAL OPERATION
- Refit:
- the clutch thrust bearing (see 20A, Clutch, Clutch
thrust bearing: Removal - Refitting, 20A- 11).
- the gearbox (see 21A, Manual gearbox, Manual
gearbox: Removal - Refitting, 21A-12).
READ NEXT:
JH3 or JR5
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02A, Lifting equipment).
Disconnect the battery (see Batter
TL4
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Remove:
the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting)
(80A, Battery),
the battery tray (see Battery tray: Removal - Refitting)
(80A, Battery).
SEE MORE:
B85 or K85
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Remove the door trim (see Rear side door trim:
Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 72A, Side opening
element trim).
Unclip the access blanking cover at the locking bolt
of the dummy lock.
Loosen the locking bolt completely without removing
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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
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