Renault Clio: Clutch thrust bearing: Removal - Refitting

The thrust bearing is connected to the clutch slave cylinder.

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Drain the brake reservoir using a syringe to remove the clutch thrust bearing and control.
• Remove the gearbox (see 21A, Manual gearbox, Manual gearbox: Removal - Refitting, 21A- 12).

II - REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove the two clutch thrust bearing mounting bolts (1) on the clutch housing.

• Remove the clutch thrust bearing (2).

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PART CONCERNED

• Refit the clutch thrust bearing (2).
• Torque tighten the bolts mounting the clutch thrust bearing on the clutch housing (21 Nm) (1).

WARNING

To avoid damaging the clutch slave cylinder, do not lubricate the clutch shaft.

Never operate the system while the slave cylinder is removed.

II - FINAL OPERATION

• Refit the gearbox (see 21A, Manual gearbox, Manual gearbox: Removal - Refitting, 21A-12).
• Bleed the clutch control (see Clutch circuit: Bleed) (MR 392, 37A, Mechanical component controls).

TL4

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 ) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Remove the gearbox (see 21A, Manual gearbox, Manual gearbox: Removal - Refitting, 21A- 12).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove:
  • the bolts (1) from the clutch thrust bearing,
  • the clutch thrust bearing.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit:
  • the new clutch thrust bearing,
  • the bolts (2) from the clutch thrust bearing.
• Torque tighten the clutch thrust bearing bolts (21 Nm).

II - FINAL OPERATION

• Refit the gearbox (see 21A, Manual gearbox, Manual gearbox: Removal - Refitting, 21A-12).
• Connect the battery (see ) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).

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