Engine/Gearbox Mounts — inspection, removal, and installation (Renault Clio 1)

Inspection

1. Apply the handbrake, then jack up the front of the car and support it securely on axle stands.

2. Visually inspect the rubber mounts on the engine/transmission mounts for cracks and dirt. Carefully use a lever to determine the condition of the rubber cushions. If there is excessive movement in the mount, or if the rubber condition has deteriorated, the mount should be replaced.

Right upper engine mount bracket

Removal

3. Place the jack under the pallet with a large block of wood between them. Raise the engine slightly.

4. Loosen the nut securing the bracket to the engine mount rubber and remove the rubber pad, then loosen the three bolts securing the bracket to the lower engine mount bracket/timing belt cover and remove the bracket (see illustrations).

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Installation

5. Install in reverse order, tighten the fastening nut and bolts to the tightening torque specified in the Specifications. Finally, check and, if necessary, adjust the position of the engine travel limiter as follows.



6. Measure the gap between each side of the travel limiter rubber and the hanger bracket. This can be done by inserting a metal plate or feeler gauge of suitable thickness through the two slots in the top of the bracket. The gap on both sides must be the same, i.e., the rubber of the travel limiter must be located strictly in the center of the bracket.

7. If necessary, loosen the two bolts securing the travel limiter plate to the body and adjust the position of the limiter. Finally, tighten the mounting bolts securely.

Right Lower Engine Mount Bracket/Timing Belt Cover

Removal

8. Remove the right upper hanger bracket as described earlier in this Chapter.

9. Release the charcoal canister hose from the front of the lower engine mount bracket/timing belt cover (see illustration).



10. Disconnect the wiring from the following components, then move the harness away from the lower engine mount bracket/timing belt cover, noting the location of the wires (see illustrations).

• Oxygen sensor.
• Ignition control module.
• Fuel injector wiring harness.
• Car radio interference suppressor.

11. Unscrew the car radio interference suppressor from the valve cover (see illustration).



12. Release the coolant hose from the clip on the plastic cover of the toothed drive belt (see illustration).





13. Carefully remove the clamp securing the fuel hoses to the rear of the lower engine mount bracket/timing belt cover, then release the hoses from the upper bracket/cover (see illustrations).





14. Remove the four bolts securing the lower engine mount bracket/timing belt cover to the cylinder head, then slide the bracket/cover past the coolant hose and remove the assembly from the engine compartment (see illustrations).

Installation

15. Perform installation in reverse order, securely tighten the mounting bolts and install the right upper engine mount bracket as described earlier in this chapter. Ensure the wiring is routed correctly, as noted before removal.

Right engine mount rubber

Removal

16. The rubber cushion is mounted in a metal mounting plate, which is bolted to the body.

17. Remove the right upper engine mount bracket as described earlier in this Chapter.

18. Remove the four mounting bolts, two of which also secure the engine limiter, then remove the limiter and remove the rubber mount/bracket assembly.

Installation

19. Install in reverse order, but do not tighten the two hanger/stopper mounting bolts until the upper engine mount bracket has been installed as described earlier in this Chapter.

Right engine limiter

Removal

20. Remove the right upper engine mount bracket as described earlier in this Chapter.

21. Unscrew the two mounting bolts that also secure the engine mount and remove the limiter.

Installation

22. Install in reverse order, do not fully tighten the travel limiter mounting bolts until the upper engine mount bracket has been installed as described earlier in this Chapter.

Left Upper Engine/Transmission/Battery Bracket

Removal

23. Attach a winch and lifting device to the left engine mounting eye and lift the engine slightly.

24. Remove the battery as described in Section 5A.

25. Remove the fuel injection system processor unit as described in Section 4C.

26. Release the wiring, cables, hoses, etc. from the bracket.

27. Unscrew the battery side plate from the bracket and remove it (see illustrations).





28. Carefully mark the position of the bracket on the body.

29. Remove the two nuts securing the suspension bracket to the gearbox bracket, then remove the four bolts securing the bracket to the body and remove it from the engine compartment (see illustrations).

Installation

30. Install in reverse order, tighten the mounting bolts to the tightening torque specified in the Specifications.

Left engine/gearbox mount bracket rubber

Removal

31. Remove the left upper engine/transmission/battery bracket as described earlier in this Chapter.

32. Unscrew the fastening nut and remove the rubber cushion from the stud on the gearbox.

Installation

33. Install in reverse order, tighten all fasteners to the tightening torque specified in the Specifications.

Rear engine mount bracket/lower link

Removal

34. Apply the handbrake, then jack up the front of the car and place it on axle stands.

35. Working under the car, unscrew the bolts (lock the nuts with a second wrench), securing the rear suspension support fork to the brackets on the subframe and cylinder block, note the location of the washers and spacers on the bolts. Remove the unit from under the vehicle.

36. If necessary, unscrew and remove the brackets from the engine subframe and cylinder block.

Installation

37. Reinstall in reverse order, tightening the fastening nuts and bolts securely.