Renault Clio: Front driveshaft lower arm: Removal - Refitting

Renault Clio III (2005-2013) Service Manual / Chassis / Front Axle Components / Front driveshaft lower arm: Removal - Refitting

EQUIPMENT LEVEL E3 LEISURE or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA1 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA2 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA3 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA4 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA5 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EAG

Renault Clio. Front driveshaft lower arm: Removal - Refitting

WARNING

Do not use the lower arm for support with a lifting system.

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

Renault Clio. Front driveshaft lower arm: Removal - Refitting

Renault Clio. Front driveshaft lower arm: Removal - Refitting

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATIONS OPERATION

WARNING

It is essential to place a 10 mm thick shim between the radiator cross member and the subframe.

Centre the radiator cross member pin in the sub-frame hole at the level of the lower arm front mounting, to torque tighten the radiator cross member mountings.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

Renault Clio. Front driveshaft lower arm: Removal - Refitting

WARNING

Check that the bush is correctly positioned on the lower arm ball joint.

Renault Clio. Front driveshaft lower arm: Removal - Refitting

WARNING

When refitting, position the lower arm below the sub-frame rear mounting bolt head (H) = 6 mm to tighten the rubber bushes freely.

III - FINAL OPERATION.

EQUIPMENT LEVEL EAC or EQUIPMENT LEVEL SPORT

Renault Clio. Front driveshaft lower arm: Removal - Refitting

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

Renault Clio. Front driveshaft lower arm: Removal - Refitting

Renault Clio. Front driveshaft lower arm: Removal - Refitting

Note: Do not fit the component jack against the brake disc.

Renault Clio. Front driveshaft lower arm: Removal - Refitting

Renault Clio. Front driveshaft lower arm: Removal - Refitting

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATIONS OPERATION

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

Renault Clio. Front driveshaft lower arm: Removal - Refitting

WARNING To tighten the rubber bushes freely, position the lower arm below the head of the rear bolt on the sub-frame (H) = 6 mm.

Renault Clio. Front driveshaft lower arm: Removal - Refitting

III - FINAL OPERATION.

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