Renault Clio: Manual gearbox: Identification
JA3 or JA5 or JH3 or JR5
K4J / K4M / K9K / D4F engines are fitted with type JH
and JR manual gearboxes.
A marking (1) on the gearbox casing indicates:

- Gearbox type
- Gearbox suffix
- Production plant
- Production number
K9K, and TL4 - F4R, and 830, and TL4

- Identification plate
- Engraving

- Gearbox type
- Gearbox suffix
- Production plant
- Production number
Manual gearbox oils: Draining - Filling
JH3 or JR5
Capacity (in litres)

DRAINING
- Remove:
- the engine undertray mounting bolts,
- the engine undertray.
JH3

- Remove the drain plug (1).
JR5

- Remove the drain plug (2).
FILLING
- It is essential to replace the drain plug seal.
- Refit the drain plug.
JH3

- Remove the filler cap (3).
JR5

- Remove the filler cap (4).

- Fill up to the level of the opening with oil recommended
by the manufacturer (see Manual gearbox
oil: Specifications) (Technical Note 6012A, 04, Lubricants).
- Refit the filler cap.
- Refit:
- the engine undertray,
- the engine undertray mounting bolts.
Manual gearbox: Specifications
JA3 or JA5 or JH3 or JR5
GEAR RATIOS





TL4
GEAR RATIOS


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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).
IMPORTANT
During this operation, secure the vehicle to the
lift wi
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 gearb
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
SEE MORE:
IMPORTANT
Wear protective gloves during the operation.
WARNING
Never rotate the engine anti-clockwise (timing end).
WARNING
Do not run the engine without the accessories belt,
to avoid breaking the crankshaft accessories pulley.
Parts always to be replaced
Timing belt,
Timing belt tensioning
DP0
Do not drain or remove the automatic gearbox in order
to remove the speed sensor.
The output speed sensor has been deleted and replaced
with wheel speed sensors.
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02A,
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