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

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

DP0 or JH3 or JR5 or TL4

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

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 right-hand driveshaft (see 29A, Driveshafts, Front right-hand driveshaft: Removal - Refitting, 29A-9).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Cut the ring (8) and the tightening clip (6) using cutting pliers or a metal saw, taking care not to damage the yoke sleeve.
• Push back the gaiter (5) 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 (3).

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 (7) using the tool.

• Extract the spider (9), using a press and a releasing type extractor.

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

• Remove the propeller shaft gaiter.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Fit the small tightening clip (6) to the propeller shaft.
• Slightly lubricate the propeller shaft to facilitate fitting the gaiter.
• Refit the propeller shaft gaiter.

• Refit the spider (9) in the position marked during removal.

• Refit the retaining lock ring (7) or crimp at three points at 120

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