Renault Clio: Pressure plate - Disc: Removal - Refitting
D4F or K4J or K4M or K9K, and 750 or 752 or 760 or 762 or 766 or 768, and
JH3 or JR5

REMOVAL
- Remove the gearbox (see 21A, Manual gearbox,
Manual gearbox: Removal - Refitting, 21A-
12).

- Lock the engine using the (Mot. 582-01) (1).
- Remove the pressure plate mounting bolts (2).
- Remove the friction plate.
- Replace any faulty parts.
REFITTING

WARNING
- Degrease the flywheel friction face.
- Clean the clutch shaft splines.
- Refit the assembly without lubricant.
- Position the clutch plate.
- Centre the clutch plate using the (Emb. 1518) (3).
- Screw into place gradually in a radial pattern.
D4F or K4J or K4M
- Torque tighten:
- pressure plate mounting bolts (20 N.m),
K9K, and 750 or 752 or 760 or 762 or 766 or 7
- Torque tighten:
- pressure plate mounting bolts (15 N.m),
- Remove the tool (Mot. 582-01).
- Refit the gearbox (see 21A, Manual gearbox,
Manual gearbox: Removal - Refitting, 21A-
12).
F4R, and 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

- Lock the engine using the (Mot. 582-01) (1).
- Remove the pressure plate mounting bolts (2).
- Remove the pressure plate and the friction plate.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
- Degrease the flywheel friction face.
- Clean the clutch shaft splines.
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED

- Position the clutch plate.
- Centre the clutch plate using the (Emb. 1780) (3).
- Fit the pressure plate.
- Gradually tighten the clutch pressure plate mounting
bolts radially.
- Torque tighten the mechanism mounting bolts (20
N.m).
III - FINAL OPERATION
- Remove the (Mot. 582-01) and (Emb. 1780).
- Refit the gearbox (see 21A, Manual gearbox, Manual
gearbox: Removal - Refitting, 21A-12).
- Connect the battery (see ) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
M4R, and 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

- Lock the engine using tool (Mot. 1677) (1).

- Slide the bolts (2) out of the mechanism.
- Remove the mechanism.

- Remove the clutch plate (3).
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
- Degrease the flywheel friction face.
- Clean the clutch shaft splines.
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED

- Position the clutch driven plate.
- Centre the clutch plate using tool (Emb. 1780) (4).

- Pretighten to torque and in order the clutch mechanism
bolts (initial torque: 15 Nm).
- Torque tighten the clutch mechanism bolts (25
Nm).

Note:
Position the clutch plate with the section (5)
against the flywheel.
III - FINAL OPERATION
- Remove the (Mot. 1677) and (Emb. 1780).
- Refit the gearbox (see 21A, Manual gearbox, Manual
gearbox: Removal - Refitting, 21A-12).
- Connect the battery (see ) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
K9K, and TL4

REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
- Remove the gearbox (see 21A, Manual gearbox,
Manual gearbox: Removal - Refitting, 21A- 12).
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED

- Lock the engine using the (1) (Mot. 582-01).

- Slide the bolts (2) out of the mechanism.
- Remove the mechanism.

REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
- Degrease the flywheel friction face.
- Clean the clutch shaft splines.
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED

- Position the clutch plate.
- Centre the clutch plate using the (Emb. 1780).

- Tighten to torque and in order the clutch pressure
plate bolts (12 N.m).

- Position the clutch plate with the section (10) against
the flywheel.
III - FINAL OPERATION
- Remove the (Mot. 582-01) then the (Emb. 1780).
- Refit the gearbox (see 21A, Manual gearbox, Manual
gearbox: Removal - Refitting, 21A-12).
READ NEXT:
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.
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 plan
SEE MORE:
WITHOUT SPORT SEATS, and DOCUMENTATION PHASE 2
IMPORTANT
Before beginning work on any component of the
safety system, it is essential to lock the airbag computer
using the Diagnostic tool (see Airbag and
pretensioners: Precautions for the repair) (88C,
Airbag and pretensioners). When this function
IMPORTANT
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and operation
recommendations before carrying out any
repair (see 80A, Battery, Battery: Precautions for
the repair, 80A-4).
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
WARNING
Before disconnecting the battery:
wait for the motor-driven fan assemb
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