Renault Clio: Input shaft lip seal: Removal - Refitting

JH3 or JR5

• Replace the lip seal after opening the gearbox (see Technical Note 3661A, gearbox JH - JR).

TL4

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Remove:
  • the gearbox (see 21A, Manual gearbox, Manual gearbox: Removal - Refitting, 21A-12),
  • the clutch thrust bearing (see 20A, Clutch, Clutch thrust bearing: Removal - Refitting, 20A- 11).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Drill a hole in the seal, using a 2.5 mm drill bit.

WARNING

Do not scratch the shaft or mating face.

• Fit a bolt in seal (1).
• Extract the seal (1) using pliers.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Fit a new seal with its protector using the (Bvi.1601).
• Remove the protector.

II - FINAL OPERATION

• Refit:
  • the clutch thrust bearing (see 20A, Clutch, Clutch thrust bearing: Removal - Refitting, 20A- 11).
  • the gearbox (see 21A, Manual gearbox, Manual gearbox: Removal - Refitting, 21A-12).

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