Renault Clio: Rear disc bearing: Removal - Refitting

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Put 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),
  • the rear brake pads (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear brake pads: Removal - Refitting, 33A-3),
  • the calliper mounting (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear brake calliper mounting: Removal - Refitting, 33A-10),
  • the rear brake disc (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear brake disc: Removal - Refitting, 33A-12).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove circlip (1).

• Remove the bearing by applying pressure with a tube 50 mm in diameter.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• Clean:
  • the internal and external surfaces of the new bearing in contact with the disc and the stub axle,
  • the surfaces of the disc in contact with the new bearing,
  • the stub-axle surfaces, in contact with the new bearing,

WARNING

It is essential to check the condition of the surface of the stub axle and the bore of the disc before refitting the bearing. Replace the stub axle carrier if it is faulty.

WARNING

Do not apply pressure to the inner bearing ring, to avoid damaging the bearing (significant force is required for fitting).

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Raise the bearing until it presses on the retaining wall, using a press and a tube with an outer diameter of a maximum of 55 mm and a minimum of 43 mm (to prevent pressing on the inner ring). When the bearing is being fitted, the disc must be positioned on the pressure face (3) of the wheel.

  The markings on the bearing must be located at (2).

• Refit the circlip.

III - FINAL OPERATION

• Refit:
  • the rear brake disc (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear brake disc: Removal - Refitting, 33A-12),
  • the calliper mounting (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear brake calliper mounting: Removal - Refitting, 33A-10),
  • the rear brake pads (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear brake pads: Removal - Refitting, 33A-3),
  • the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, 35A-1).

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