Renault Clio: 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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