Renault Clio: Rear suspension spring: Removal - Refitting
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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
![Renault Clio. Rear suspension spring: Removal - Refitting](images/books/2116/renault_clio_rear_suspension_spring_removal_refitting_3076.jpg)
- Unpick the wheel speed sensor wiring harnesses (1)
![Renault Clio. Rear suspension spring: Removal - Refitting](images/books/2116/renault_clio_rear_suspension_spring_removal_refitting_3077.jpg)
- 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.
![Renault Clio. Rear suspension spring: Removal - Refitting](images/books/2116/renault_clio_rear_suspension_spring_removal_refitting_3078.jpg)
- Remove the springs by withdrawing the component
jack.
- Leave the rear axle suspended.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
![Renault Clio. Rear suspension spring: Removal - Refitting](images/books/2116/renault_clio_rear_suspension_spring_removal_refitting_3079.jpg)
- Using a block, bring the component jack into contact
under the rear axle, near the shock absorber.
![Renault Clio. Rear suspension spring: Removal - Refitting](images/books/2116/renault_clio_rear_suspension_spring_removal_refitting_3080.jpg)
- 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).
READ NEXT:
Using a dial gauge connected to the drum, check that
the end float is greater than 0.03 mm.
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and
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, 3
DISC BRAKE
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02A, Lifting equipment).
Remove:
the rear wheel in questi
SEE MORE:
Replacing windscreen wiper
blades 1
With the ignition off, lift wiper arm 2;
turn blade 1.
Lower tab 3, by pressing on either
side A.
Then push the blade forwards B, to release
hook 4.
To refit
To refit the wiper blade, proceed in reverse
order to removal. Make sure that
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LEFT-HAND DRIVE, and WITHOUT ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02A, Lifting equipment).
Remove:
the engine cover,
the engine undertray,
the air filter box air inlet pipe,
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