Renault Clio: Rubber bush: Adjustment

WARNING
Never use the rear axle as support for a lifting system.
ADJUSTMENT
- Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and
lifting).
- Release the parking brake.
- Remove the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, 35A-1).

- Unclip the speed sensor harness at (1).

- Loosen the rubber bush nuts (2).
- Remove the springs (see 33A, Rear axle components,
Rear suspension spring: Removal - Refitting, 33A-27).

- Place the tool component jack in contact with a
shim under the rear axle near the shock absorber at
(3).
- Adjust the component jack in order to obtain a distance
(X1) of 150 mm between the lower mounting
of the shock absorber and the side member.

- Torque tighten the rubber bush bolt (105 N.m).
- Do the same for the other side.
- Refit the springs (see 33A, Rear axle components,
Rear suspension spring: Removal - Refitting, 33A-27).
- Clip on the speed sensor harness.
- Refit the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, 35A-1).
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ELECTRONIC STABILITY
PROGRAM
When replacing brake pads, be sure to replace the
pads on the opposite side.
WARNING
To avoid damag
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02A, Lifting equipment).
WARNING
Prepare for brake fluid outflow, to p
WARNING
Prepare for the flow of fluid, and protect the surrounding
components.
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (
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IMPORTANT
Use a repair bench to ensure the positioning of the
points and the geometry of the axle assemblies.
Note:
The information contained in the following
describes the general repair procedure for all vehicles
having the same design for this part.
Before reading the following general informati
VEHICLE WITH KEY
Intermediate shaft
Steering column adjustment
handle
Key-operated switch
VEHICLE WITH CARD
Intermediate shaft
Electric steering column lock
Steering column adjustment
handle
Steering column: Removal - Refitting
IMPORTANT
To avoid any risk of triggering when working on
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