Renault Clio: Front driveshaft gaiter, wheel side: Removal -
Refitting
M4R, and TL4

REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
- Remove the driveshaft on the side concerned (see
29A, Driveshafts, Front right-hand driveshaft:
Removal - Refitting, 29A-9) or (see 29A,
Driveshafts, Front left-hand driveshaft: Removal
- Refitting, 29A-2).
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED

- Cut the clips taking care not to damage the groove of
the stub axle bowl.
- Push back the gaiter to release the stub axle bowl.

- Remove the stub axle bowl (1) using the (Tav. 1796) (2) and the
extractor (Emb. 880) (3).

- Remove:
- the locking spring ring (4),
- the gaiter (5).
- Remove as much grease as possible from the stub
axle bowl.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED

- Use:
- the (Tav. 1784) for the clip with profile end (6),
- the (Tav. 1168) for the jubilee type clip (7).

- Always replace the locking spring ring (8) each time
the stub axle bowl is removed.
- Fit the small clip.
- Fit the gaiter.
- Fit the stub axle bowl manually until the locking
spring ring clicks behind the ball hub.
- Spread the quantity of grease around the gaiter and
the stub axle bowl.
- Insert the lips of the gaiter into the grooves of the
stub axle bowl and propeller shaft.

- Fit the clips, tightening them using the (Tav. 1784)
(9) or the (Tav. 1168) (10) depending on the type of
clip.
II - FINAL OPERATION.
- Refit the driveshaft on the side concerned (see 29A,
Driveshafts, Front right-hand driveshaft: Removal
- Refitting, 29A-9) or (see 29A, Driveshafts,
Front left-hand driveshaft: Removal -
Refitting, 29A-2).
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DP0 or JH3 or JR5 or TL4
Deflector
Propeller shaft
Driveshaft yoke sleeve
Spider
RC gaiter
Tightening clip
Lock ring
Tightening ring
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Position the
DP0 or JH3 or JR5 or TL4
Tightening clip
Tightening ring
Cup
Driveshaft yoke sleeve
Deflector
Propeller shaft
RC gaiter
Spider
Lock ring
Spring
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
The Renault Clio IV (2014-2019) features a well-engineered chassis that contributes to its handling, stability, and overall driving dynamics. The chassis is designed to provide a balanced and controll
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REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02A, Lifting equipment).
WARNING
Prepare for brake fluid outflow, to prevent damage
to the mechanical parts and bodywork
around the braking system.
Fit the pedal press
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
Ge
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