Renault Clio: Front shock absorber and spring: Removal - Refitting

Renault Clio III (2005-2013) Service Manual / Chassis / Front Axle Components / Front shock absorber and spring: 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 shock absorber and spring: Removal - Refitting

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

Renault Clio. Front shock absorber and spring: Removal - Refitting

Renault Clio. Front shock absorber and spring: Removal - Refitting

Renault Clio. Front shock absorber and spring: Removal - Refitting

Renault Clio. Front shock absorber and spring: Removal - Refitting

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATIONS OPERATION

Note: When removing/refitting springs, you must not strike the springs as this could damage their surface treatments.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

Renault Clio. Front shock absorber and spring: Removal - Refitting

Note: When replacing the spring for easier fitting, ensure that the positioning and orientation of the spring and the tool cups are correct.

Renault Clio. Front shock absorber and spring: Removal - Refitting

Renault Clio. Front shock absorber and spring: Removal - Refitting

Note: Ensure the revolving stop is correctly orientated to make refitting easier.

Renault Clio. Front shock absorber and spring: Removal - Refitting

WARNING

Do not twist the brake hose.

III - FINAL OPERATION.

EQUIPMENT LEVEL EAC or EQUIPMENT LEVEL SPORT

Renault Clio. Front shock absorber and spring: Removal - Refitting

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

Renault Clio. Front shock absorber and spring: Removal - Refitting

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

II - FINAL OPERATION.

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