Renault Clio: Rear suspension spring: Removal - Refitting

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting).
• Remove the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, 35A-1).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Unpick the wheel speed sensor wiring harnesses (1)

• Using a block, bring the component jack into contact under the rear axle, near the shock absorber.
• Mark the position where the springs are fitted.
• Remove the shock absorber lower mounting (2).
• Remove the component jack.
• Repeat these operations on the opposite side.

• Remove the springs by withdrawing the component jack.
• Leave the rear axle suspended.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Using a block, bring the component jack into contact under the rear axle, near the shock absorber.

• Refit the springs in their housing.
• Compress the rear axle.
• Refit the lower shock absorber mounting bolts.
• Torque tighten the shock absorber lower mounting bolts (105 Nm).
• Mount the wheel speed sensor wiring.

II - FINAL OPERATION.

• Remove the component jack.
• Refit the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, 35A-1).

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