Front and rear suspension of car Renault Clio 1

Suspension and steering specifications
Front suspension Type Independent with MacPherson struts (inclined springs and shock absorbers assembled in a single unit); models with larger engines are equipped with an anti-roll bar Lateral play of the hub bearing 0...

General description of suspension and steering
1. Independent front suspension is equipped with MacPherson struts, assembled into a single unit with springs (see illustration). 1.1. Front suspension in section. MacPherson struts rest on the lower suspension arms,...

Front steering knuckle assembly — removal and installation
Removal Note: Installation will require a new drive shaft nut and suitable locking compound. 1. Block the rear wheels, apply the handbrake, then jack up the front of the car and place it on axle stands. Remove the front...

Front wheel bearings — inspection, removal and installation
Note: The double row roller bearing is sealed, adjusted and filled with grease, so it does not require maintenance. Do not remove the bearing unless absolutely necessary, as it will be damaged during removal. Never...

Front strut — removal and installation
Removal 1. Block the rear wheels, apply the handbrake, then jack up the front of the car and place it on axle stands. Remove the wheel. 2. Remove the nuts and washers from the bolts that secure the steering knuckle to...

Front pillar — dismantling, inspection and assembly
Warning: Before disassembling the front suspension strut, have an adjustable spring compressor available that is capable of compressing the spring and holding it in that position. Attempting to disassemble the rack...

Front anti-roll bar — removal and installation
Removal 1. Block the rear wheels, apply the handbrake, then jack up the front of the car and place it on axle stands. Remove both front wheels. 2. Remove the exhaust outlet pipe ( see Section 4 ). 3. On models equipped...

Lower control arm of the front suspension — removal, overhaul and installation
Removal 1. Block the rear wheels, apply the handbrake, jack up the front of the car and place it on axle stands. Remove the front wheel. 2. Disconnect the end of the anti-roll bar from the lower arm as described in...

Front lower control arm ball joint — removal and installation
Removal 1. Block the rear wheels, apply the handbrake, jack up the front of the car and place it on axle stands. Remove the front wheel. 2. Disconnect the end of the anti-roll bar from the lower arm ( see Chapter 6 )....

Rear wheel hub bearings — inspection, removal and installation
Note: The double row tapered roller bearing is sealed, adjusted and filled with grease, so it does not require maintenance. Never tighten the hub nut in an attempt to "adjust" the bearing. Examination 1. Block the front...

Rear shock absorber — removal, inspection and installation
Removal 1. Block the front wheels and select reverse (or "P"). Jack up the rear of the car and support it on axle stands. Remove the rear wheel. 2. Using a jack, slightly raise the trailing arm to compress the shock...

Rear anti-roll bar (closed rear axle) — removal and installation
Removal 1. Block the front wheels and select reverse (or "P"). Jack up the rear of the car and support it on axle stands. 2. Remove the bolts securing the ends of the anti-roll bar to the trailing arms, noting the...

Rear torsion bar — removal and installation
Removal Note: Suitable tool required - see text. 1. Block the front wheels and select reverse (or "P"). Jack up the rear of the car and support it on axle stands. Remove the wheel. 2. Remove the rear shock absorber (...

Rear Suspension Trailing Arm (Closed Rear Axle) — removal and installation
Removal Note: If a new trailing arm is installed, locking compound will be required. 1. Block the front wheels and select reverse (or "P"). Jack up the rear of the car and support it on axle stands. Remove the rear...

Rear trailing arm bearings (closed rear axle) — replacement
Note: It is necessary to purchase or make a suitable tool - see text. 1. Remove both trailing arms ( see Chapter 13 ). 2. Clamp the left trailing arm in a vice. 3. To remove the bearings, purchase a Renault tool (see...

Rear Bearing Bracket Bushings (Closed Rear Axle) — replacement
Note: If any of the bearing bracket bushings require replacement, the complete bracket assembly must be replaced as the bushing is not sold separately. 1. Remove the trailing arm ( see Chapter 13 ). 2. Soak the bearing...

Rear axle (with open torsion bars) — removal, overhaul and installation
Removal 1. Block the front wheels and select reverse (or "P"). Jack up the rear of the car and place it on axle stands. Remove both rear wheels. 2. Remove the rear brake calipers as described in Section 9 . 3. If a new...

Underbody/Rear Suspension Overhang — checking and adjusting
1. Park the unladen vehicle with a full fuel tank on a level surface and check the tire pressure - it should be as specified in Specifications . Rear suspension with closed torsion bars 2. Only the rear suspension...

Wheel alignment angles
General description 1. The relative position of the steering and suspension components is determined by four main indicators (see illustrations). All of these are expressed in degrees, although toe can also be measured...

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Clio 1 (1990-1998)