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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JH3 or JR5
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 Batter
TL4
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Remove:
the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting)
(80A, Battery),
the battery tray (see Battery tray: Removal - Refitting)
(80A, Battery).
SEE MORE:
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting)
(80A, Battery).
Remove the engine undertray.
Drain the cooling system (see 19A, Cooling, Coo
K9K, and 764 or 772
WARNING
Before starting work on the vehicle, have to hand:
a new blanking plug kit (part no. 77 01 476 857),
cleaning wipes (part no. 77 11 211 707),
cleaning product (part no. 77 11 224 188).
WARNING
Parts always to be replaced:
all the high pressure pipes which have bee
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