Removal
Note: Removing the flywheel or drive plate requires removing the engine and transmission assembly and then separating the engine from the transmission.
1. Remove the manual transmission or automatic transmission.
2. On manual transmission models, remove the clutch as described in Chapter Clutch.
3. Mark the position of the flywheel/drive plate relative to the crankshaft to facilitate subsequent installation. Note that the flywheel/drive plate can only be installed in one position due to the uneven spacing of the bolts.
4. The flywheel/drive plate now needs to be locked so that the bolts can be loosened. To do this, fit a long bolt into one of the transmission to engine bolt holes and insert a wide screwdriver into the flywheel ring gear.
5. Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the flywheel/drive disc.
Inspection
1. Inspect the flywheel/drive ring gear. If the ring gear is worn or damaged, it can be replaced, but this work is best left to a Renault service station or auto repair shop.
2. Carefully inspect the flywheel/drive plate for warping, cracks around the bolt holes, or other damage. If damage is found, the drive plate must be replaced.
3. Inspect the flywheel contact surface with the clutch disc for scratches. If the surface is heavily worn, the flywheel can be reground, but it is better to replace it.
Installation
1. Clean the mating surfaces of the flywheel/drive plate and crankshaft, then position the flywheel/drive plate on the crankshaft, aligning all pre-made marks.
2. Apply a few drops of tackifying compound to the threads of the mounting bolts, install the bolts and tighten them in a diagonal sequence as shown in Specifications effort.
3. Install the manual transmission or automatic transmission as described in Chapter Transmission, then install the engine/transmission assembly into the vehicle.