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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I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
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Depending on the vehicle, they will consist
of:
front seat belt inertia reel pretensioners;
chest-level load limiters;
air bags for driver and front passenger.
These systems are designed to act independently
or together when the vehicle
is subjected to a frontal impact.
Depending on
In case of puncture
Depending on the vehicle, a tyre inflation
kit or emergency spare wheel is
provided (refer to the following pages).
If the emergency spare wheel has been stored for several years, have
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