Renault Clio: Rear suspension spring: Removal - Refitting
Renault Clio III (2005-2013) Service Manual / Chassis / Rear Axle Components / Rear suspension spring: Removal - Refitting
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
- Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting).
- Remove the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, 35A-1).
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED
- Unpick the wheel speed sensor wiring harnesses (1)
- Using a block, bring the component jack into contact under the rear axle, near the shock absorber.
- Mark the position where the springs are fitted.
- Remove the shock absorber lower mounting (2).
- Remove the component jack.
- Repeat these operations on the opposite side.
- Remove the springs by withdrawing the component jack.
- Leave the rear axle suspended.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED
- Using a block, bring the component jack into contact under the rear axle, near the shock absorber.
- Refit the springs in their housing.
- Compress the rear axle.
- Refit the lower shock absorber mounting bolts.
- Torque tighten the shock absorber lower mounting bolts (105 Nm).
- Mount the wheel speed sensor wiring.
II - FINAL OPERATION.
- Remove the component jack.
- Refit the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, 35A-1).
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