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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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
JH3 or JR5
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and
lifting).
IMPORTANT
During this operation, secure the vehicle to the
lift wi
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REMOVAL
OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
VEHICLE WITH KEY
Remove the bolt (1).
Open the key with a coin (2).
VEHICLE WITH CARD
Remove the mechanical insert (3).
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
WARNING
To ensure that the remote control operates correctly,
take care no
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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