Renault Clio: Automatic gearbox converter: Removal - Refitting

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REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Remove the front left-hand wheel arch liner (see Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection).
• Remove the resonator on the battery.
• Disconnect the battery (see ) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Disconnect the automatic transmission computer connector by pulling out the slide (1).
• Unfasten the automatic transmission computer retaining strap.
• Remove the automatic transmission computer.

If replacing the automatic transmission computer

• Determine the oil age value using parameter PR133 " Oil age counter " and make a note of the value.
• Copy the value into the memory of the new computer using command CF320 " Oil age counter transfer ".
• Confirm the entry using parameter " Oil age counter ".
• Enter the After Sales operation date using command CF320 " Enter After-Sales operation date ".
• Carry out a road test so that the new computer stores the programming.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit the computer.
• Fasten the automatic transmission computer retaining strap.
• Connect the automatic transmission computer connector by pushing in the slide.

II - FINAL OPERATION.

• Refit the front left-hand wheel arch liner (see Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection).
• Connect the battery (see ) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).

Differential seal: Removal - Refitting

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REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Place the vehicle on a two-post lift (see 02A, Lifting equipment, Vehicle: Towing and lifting).
• Remove the engine undertray.
• Remove the corresponding driveshaft (see 29A, Driveshafts, Front right-hand driveshaft: Removal - Refitting) or (see 29A, Driveshafts, Front left-hand driveshaft: Removal - Refitting).
• Drain the automatic gearbox (see 23A, Automatic gearbox, Automatic gearbox oil: Draining - Filling).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove the faulty differential output seal using a screwdriver or a hook, taking care not to scratch the contact faces.

WARNING

Do not drop the seal spring into the automatic transmission.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Fit the seal using tool (Bvi. 1459) on the left-hand side or tool (Bvi. 1460) on the right-hand side.
• Guide the assembly until the tool is resting on the automatic gearbox casing.

II - FINAL OPERATION

• Refit the corresponding driveshaft (see 29A, Driveshafts, Front right-hand driveshaft: Removal - Refitting) or (see 29A, Driveshafts, Front left-hand driveshaft: Removal - Refitting).
• Fill and check the gearbox oil level (see 23A, Automatic gearbox, automatic gearbox oil: Draining - Filling).

Converter seal: 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).

IMPORTANT

During this operation, secure the vehicle to the lift with a strap to prevent it from becoming unbalanced.

• Remove the automatic transmission (see 23A, Automatic gearbox, Automatic gearbox: Removal - Refitting, 23A-7) (MR 392, 23A, Automatic transmission).
• Remove the converter by withdrawing it as far as possible without deviating from its axis.

Note: The converter contains a large amount of oil which could escape when it is being removed.

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove the seal, using the tool (Bvi. 1400-01), taking care not to scratch the contact surfaces.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit the new pre-lubricated seal to the stop, using the (Bvi. 1457).

WARNING

Work as cleanly as possible to prevent foreign bodies from entering the system.

Lubricate all the contact faces.

• Check the positioning of the converter in relation to the engine/automatic transmission coupling face using a straightedge and a steel ruler; the value should be (X) = 18.22 mm +- 1.

II - FINAL OPERATION.

• Refit the automatic transmission (see 23A, Automatic gearbox, Automatic gearbox: Removal - Refitting, 23A-7) (MR 392, 23A, Automatic transmission).

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