Renault Clio: Clutch: Precautions for the repair

Renault Clio III (2005-2013) Service Manual / Transmission / Clutch / Clutch: Precautions for the repair

Before removing the clutch, check:

• The direction of fitting for the clutch plate.

Before refitting the clutch, check:

• The flywheel friction track (no scratches or blue stains),
• The crankshaft bearing (no sticking),
• The engine and gearbox seals (replace if necessary),
• The sliding action of the clutch plate on the output shaft,
• The guide of the thrust bearing and clutch fork (no wear or scratches).

WARNING

To prevent the clutch from juddering or slipping, do not grease the output shaft or the clutch plate hub.

During refitting:

Check the direction of the clutch plate.

Centre the clutch plate using the (Emb. 1518) or (Emb.1780).

Gradually torque tighten the clutch pressure plate bolts.

After refitting, check:

• The clutch play (for a cable operated vehicle),
• Bleeding of the hydraulic circuit (for vehicles with hydraulic controls).

Clutch: Specifications

D4F, and 740 or 742 or 764

Pressure plate

Pressure plate part no: 180 CPOE 3300

Drive plate

Plate external diameter: 181.5 mm
Plate thickness: 6.7 mm
Number of splines: 26
Colour of springs (3) : Grey
Colour of springs (4) : Black

D4F, and 784 or 786

Pressure plate

Pressure plate part no.: 200 CPOE 3900

Drive plate

Plate external diameter: 200 mm
Plate thickness: 7 mm
Number of splines: 26

F4R or K4J or K4M

Pressure plate

Pressure plate part no: 200 CPOEH 3900

Drive plate

Plate external diameter: 200 mm
Plate thickness: 6.9 mm
Number of splines: 26
Colour of springs: Grey

K9K

Pressure plate

Pressure plate part no: 215 CPoVK 4400

Drive plate

Plate outer diameter: 215 mm
Plate thickness: 6.9 mm
Number of splines: 26
Colour of springs (1) : Red and Black
Colour of springs (2) : Grey

M4R, and TL4

Pressure plate

Drive plate

Plate outer diameter: 215 mm
Plate thickness: 6.7 mm
Number of splines: 26

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