Renault Clio: Relay shaft bearing: Removal - Refitting
M4R, and TL4
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 Battery: Removal - Refitting)
(MR 392, 80A, Battery).
- Remove the front right-hand driveshaft (see 29A,
Driveshafts, Front right-hand driveshaft: Removal
- Refitting, 29A-9).
II - REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED
Removing the relay shaft bearing

- Remove the lock ring (7) from the bearing (8).
- Extract the bearing (8) using a press and an extractor.
- Take care not to scratch the contact surface of the lip seal on the
relay shaft (9).
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PART CONCERNED
- Lubricate the contact surface of the shaft into which
the bearing is inserted.
- Insert the new bearing.
- Fit the bearing to the end using a tube, so that it
rests on the inner bearing race.
- Fit a new lock ring.
- Clean and grease the bearing hole into which the
bearing will be inserted.
II - FINAL OPERATION.
- Refit the front right-hand driveshaft (see 29A, Driveshafts,
Front right-hand driveshaft: Removal -
Refitting, 29A-9).
- Connect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting)
(MR 392, 80A, Battery).
READ NEXT:
M4R, and TL4
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Remove the driveshaft on the side concerned (see
29A, Driveshafts, Front right-hand driveshaft:
Removal - Refitting, 29A-9) or (see 29A,
Dr
DP0 or JH3 or JR5 or TL4
Deflector
Propeller shaft
Driveshaft yoke sleeve
Spider
RC gaiter
Tightening clip
Lock ring
Tightening ring
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Position the
DP0 or JH3 or JR5 or TL4
Tightening clip
Tightening ring
Cup
Driveshaft yoke sleeve
Deflector
Propeller shaft
RC gaiter
Spider
Lock ring
Spring
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
SEE MORE:
D4F or F4R or K4J or K4M or M4R
WARNING
The breather must not be blocked during normal
engine operation.
The tank is vented through the fuel vapour absorber.
Fuel vapour is trapped by the active carbon contained
in the absorber as it passes through.
Fuel vapour trapped in the absorber is eliminate
D4F or F4R or K4J or K4M or M4R
IMPORTANT
Wear leaktight gloves (Nitrile type) for this operation.
IMPORTANT
Always wear protective gear (gloves, goggles and
breathing masks).
Note:
Be sure to work in a clean environment so as not to
allow any contamination of the throttle valve.
CLEANING
I - CLEAN
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