Renault Clio: Front driveshaft gaiter, wheel side: Removal - Refitting

M4R, and TL4

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Remove the driveshaft on the side concerned (see 29A, Driveshafts, Front right-hand driveshaft: Removal - Refitting, 29A-9) or (see 29A, Driveshafts, Front left-hand driveshaft: Removal - Refitting, 29A-2).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Cut the clips taking care not to damage the groove of the stub axle bowl.
• Push back the gaiter to release the stub axle bowl.

• Remove the stub axle bowl (1) using the (Tav. 1796) (2) and the extractor (Emb. 880) (3).

• Remove:
  • the locking spring ring (4),
  • the gaiter (5).
• Remove as much grease as possible from the stub axle bowl.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Use:
  • the (Tav. 1784) for the clip with profile end (6),
  • the (Tav. 1168) for the jubilee type clip (7).

• Always replace the locking spring ring (8) each time the stub axle bowl is removed.
• Fit the small clip.
• Fit the gaiter.
• Fit the stub axle bowl manually until the locking spring ring clicks behind the ball hub.
• Spread the quantity of grease around the gaiter and the stub axle bowl.
• Insert the lips of the gaiter into the grooves of the stub axle bowl and propeller shaft.

• Fit the clips, tightening them using the (Tav. 1784) (9) or the (Tav. 1168) (10) depending on the type of clip.

II - FINAL OPERATION.

• Refit the driveshaft on the side concerned (see 29A, Driveshafts, Front right-hand driveshaft: Removal - Refitting, 29A-9) or (see 29A, Driveshafts, Front left-hand driveshaft: Removal - Refitting, 29A-2).

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