Renault Clio: Crankshaft seal, gearbox end: Removal - Refitting

Renault Clio III (2005-2013) Service Manual / Engine And Peripherals / Engine And Cylinder Block Assembly / Crankshaft seal, gearbox end: Removal - Refitting

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REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02A, Lifting equipment).
• Remove:
  • the gearbox (see Manual gearbox: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 21A, Manual gearbox),
  • the clutch pressure plate (see Pressure plate - Disc: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 20A, Clutch),
  • the flywheel (see 10A, Engine and cylinder block assembly, Flywheel: Removal - Refitting, 10A-237) (MR 392, 20A, Clutch).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Fit the end piece (1) of the (Mot. 1579) (2).

• Position the jaws (3) of the (Mot. 1579) on the crankshaft (4).

• Push the tool until contact is made between the ends (5) of the jaws and the crankshaft seal.

• Move the jaws away by tightening the bolt (6) using an open-jawed spanner.

• Screw down the threaded rod of the (7) (Mot. 1579).

• Remove the crankshaft seal using the (Mot. 1579).

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit the crankshaft seal on the gearbox side (see ) (Technical Note 6006A, 10A, Engine and peripherals).

II - FINAL OPERATION.

• Refit:
  • the flywheel (see 10A, Engine and cylinder block assembly, Flywheel: Removal - Refitting, 10A-237) (MR 392, 20A, Clutch),
  • the clutch pressure plate (see Pressure plate - Disc: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 20A, Clutch),
  • the gearbox (see Manual gearbox: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 21A, Manual gearbox).

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REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).

• Remove:
  • the air resonator (1),
  • the air filter unit air inlet pipe (2),
  • the engine undertray bolts,
  • the engine undertray,
  • the battery (see ) (80A, Battery),
  • the battery tray (see Battery tray: Removal - Refitting) (80A, Battery),
  • the air filter unit (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Air filter unit: Removal - Refitting, 12A-17),
  • the windscreen wiper arms (see Windscreen wiper arm: Removal - Refitting) (85A, Wiping - Washing),
  • the scuttle panel grille (see Scuttle panel grille: Removal - Refitting) (56A, Exterior equipment),
  • the scoop under the scuttle panel grille (see Scoop under the scuttle panel grille: Removal - Refitting) (56A, Exterior equipment),
  • the front wheels (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting) (35A, Wheels and tyres),
  • the front wheel arch liners (see Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (55A, Exterior protection),
  • the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting) (55A, Exterior protection),
  • the radiator mounting cross member (see Radiator mounting cross member: Removal - Refitting) (41A, Front lower structure),
  • the starter (see 16A, Starting - Charging, Starter: Removal - Refitting, 16A-23),
  • the lower engine tie-bar (see 19D, Engine mounting, Lower engine tie-bar: Removal - Refitting, 19D-13),
  • the left-hand suspended engine mounting (see 19D, Engine mounting, Left-hand suspended engine mounting: Removal - Refitting, 19D-34).
• Drain the gearbox (see Manual gearbox oils: Draining - Filling) (21A, Manual gearbox).
• Remove:
  • the front left-hand wheel driveshaft (see Front left-hand driveshaft: Removal - Refitting) (29A, Driveshafts),
  • the front right-hand wheel driveshaft (see Front right-hand driveshaft: Removal - Refitting) (29A, Driveshafts),
  • the gearbox (see Manual gearbox: Removal - Refitting) (21A, Manual gearbox),
  • the " pressure plate - disc " assembly (see Pressure plate - Disc: Removal - Refitting) (20A, Clutch),
  • the flywheel (see 10A, Engine and cylinder block assembly, Flywheel: Removal - Refitting, 10A-237).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove the crankshaft seal (3) using a screwdriver.

Note: Take care not to damage the crankshaft mating face.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• parts always to be replaced: Crankshaft seal on gearbox end.
• Use SURFACE CLEANER (see ) (04B, Consumables - Products) to clean and degrease:
  • the crankshaft seal mating face,
  • the seal housing on the cylinder block.

WARNING

To ensure proper sealing, the gasket surfaces must be clean, dry and not greasy (avoid any finger marks).

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit a new crankshaft seal using the (Mot. 1129-01) (4).

III - FINAL OPERATION

• Refit:
  • the flywheel (see 10A, Engine and cylinder block assembly, Flywheel: Removal - Refitting, 10A-237),
  • the " pressure plate - disc " assembly (see Pressure plate - Disc: Removal - Refitting) (20A, Clutch),
  • the gearbox (see Manual gearbox: Removal - Refitting) (21A, Manual gearbox),
  • the front right-hand wheel driveshaft (see Front right-hand driveshaft: Removal - Refitting) (29A, Driveshafts),
  • the front left-hand wheel driveshaft (see Front left-hand driveshaft: Removal - Refitting) (29A, Driveshafts).
• Fill the gearbox (see Manual gearbox oils: Draining - Filling) (21A, Manual gearbox).
• Refit:
  • the left-hand suspended engine mounting (see 19D, Engine mounting, Left-hand suspended engine mounting: Removal - Refitting, 19D-34),
  • the lower engine tie-bar (see 19D, Engine mounting, Lower engine tie-bar: Removal - Refitting, 19D-13).
  • the starter (see 16A, Starting - Charging, Starter: Removal - Refitting, 16A-23),
  • the radiator mounting cross member (see Radiator mounting cross member: Removal - Refitting) (41A, Front lower structure),
  • the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting) (55A, Exterior protection),
  • the front wheel arch liners (see Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (55A, Exterior protection),
  • the front wheels (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting) (35A, Wheels and tyres),
  • the scoop under the scuttle panel grille (see Scoop under the scuttle panel grille: Removal - Refitting) (56A, Exterior equipment),
  • the scuttle panel grille (see Scuttle panel grille: Removal - Refitting) (56A, Exterior equipment),
  • the windscreen wiper arms (see Windscreen wiper arm: Removal - Refitting) (85A, Wiping - Washing),
  • the air filter unit (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Air filter unit: Removal - Refitting),
  • the battery tray (see Battery tray: Removal - Refitting) (80A, Battery),
  • the battery (see ) (80A, Battery),
  • the engine undertray,
  • the air filter unit air inlet pipe,
  • the air resonator.

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