Renault Clio: Front left-hand driveshaft gaiter, gearbox side: Removal - Refitting

Renault Clio III (2005-2013) Service Manual / Transmission / Driveshafts / Front left-hand driveshaft gaiter, gearbox side: Removal - Refitting

DP0 or JH3 or JR5 or TL4

1. Tightening clip
2. Tightening ring
3. Cup
4. Driveshaft yoke sleeve
5. Deflector
6. Propeller shaft
7. RC gaiter
8. Spider
9. Lock ring
10. Spring

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02A, Lifting equipment).
• Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Remove the front left-hand driveshaft (see 29A, Driveshafts, Front left-hand driveshaft: Removal - Refitting, 29A-2).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Cut the clip (1) and tightening ring (2) using cutting pliers or a metal saw, taking care not to damage the driveshaft yoke sleeve.
• Push back the gaiter (7) to release the driveshaft yoke sleeve.
• Remove as much grease as possible.

WARNING

Never use thinners to clean the components.

• Remove the driveshaft yoke sleeve (4).

Note:

• since the driveshaft yoke sleeve does not have a stop tab, it can be removed without being forced.
• Do not remove the rollers from their respective bushings as the rollers and needles are matched and should never be interchanged.

• Remove the lock ring (9).

Note: Mark the position of the spider before extracting it.

• Extract the spider (8), using a press and a releasing type extractor.
• Remove the propeller shaft gaiter.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Fit the small tightening clip (1) to the propeller shaft.
• Slightly lubricate the driveshaft to facilitate fitting gaiter (7).

• Refit the spider (8) in the position marked during removal.

• Refit the lock ring (9).
• Lubricate the driveshaft yoke sleeve (4).
• Fit the driveshaft yoke sleeve (4) onto the spider.
• Divide the quantity of grease between the gaiter (7) and the driveshaft yoke sleeve (4).

Note: Be sure to observe the prescribed quantity of lubricant.

• Position the lips of the gaiter (7) in the grooves of the driveshaft yoke sleeve and the propeller shaft.
• Insert a smooth rod with a rounded end between the gaiter and propeller shaft to control the amount of air inside the joint.
• Fit the clips, tightening with the (Tav. 1168).

II - FINAL OPERATION.

• Refit the front left-hand driveshaft (see 29A, Driveshafts, Front left-hand driveshaft: Removal - Refitting, 29A-2).
• Connect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).

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