Renault Clio: Driveshafts
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DP0 or JH3 or JR5 or TL4
WARNING
A gearbox oil leak at the driveshaft may destroy it.
WARNING
Always replace seals whenever the driveshaft is
removed.
WARNING
Grease the base of the bearing using BR 2
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 Batte
M4R, and TL4
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Remove the driveshaft on the side concerned (see
29A, Driveshafts, Front right-hand driveshaft:
Removal - Refitting, 29A-9) or (see 29A,
Dr
SEE MORE:
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
lifting).
Remove:
the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, 35
Remove the wheel trim using hubcap
tool 1 (located in the tool kit) by engaging
the hook in the opening near
valve 2.
To refit it, align it with valve 2. Push the
retaining hooks in fully, starting with
side A near the valve, followed by B
and C, finishing at D opposite the valve.
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