Renault Clio: Wheel rim: Identification

IDENTIFICATION

1 - Marking

There are two types of identification marking on the wheel rims:

• engraved marking for steel wheel rims,
• cast marking for alloy wheel rims.

The marking gives the main dimensional specifications of the wheel rim.

This marking may be:

• complete, for example 6 J 15 5 CH 36,
• simplified, for example 6 J 15.

There are 3 types of wheel rim edges (2) :

• those with two flat edges,
• those with two raised edges,
• those with one flat edge and one raised edge.

2 - Installation diameter for the wheel bolts

The wheel bolts are positioned with a pitch circle diameter of:

• 5 holes: 108 mm,
• 4 holes: 100 mm.

3 - Rim run-out

The maximum run-out is measured at the wheel rim edge (7).

Steel wheel rims: 0.8 mm
Alloy wheel rims: 0.3 mm

4 - Out-of-roundness

The maximum out-of-round value is measured on the tyre bead bearing surface.

0.7 mm

Emergency spare wheel winch: Removal - Refitting

IMPORTANT

Only manipulate the emergency spare wheel lashing system when the vehicle is on the ground.

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Open the vehicle's boot.
• Lift the luggage compartment carpet.

• Remove the emergency spare wheel cover (1).

• Fully undo the white wheel (2).

• Press the arrow several times until the emergency spare wheel falls on to the ground.

• Remove the winch cable (3) from its housing.
• Remove the emergency spare wheel.

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove:
  • the winch mounting nuts (4),
  • the emergency spare wheel winch.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATIONS OPERATION

Note: The handle and winch are sold unassembled when purchased as a spare part. Assemble the two components for fitting operations.

To assemble, clip the plastic cup located at the end of the cable onto the winch.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit:
  • the emergency spare wheel winch,
  • the winch mounting nuts.
• Torque tighten the emergency spare wheel winch mounting nuts (21 Nm).

III - FINAL OPERATION.

• Check that there is a spacer under the floor; this should only be used for an emergency spare wheel fitted with a 165 tyre.
• Place the winch cable back into the housing.
• Pull the winch lever to reposition the emergency spare wheel.
• Tighten the white wheel whilst holding the lever.
• Continue tightening until you hear a click.
• Check that the emergency spare wheel has been correctly attached.
• Refit the emergency spare wheel cover.
• Refit the boot carpet.
• Close the boot.

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