Contents: Removal 🠛 Installation 🠛
Note: The speedometer drive is located on the right side of the transmission, just above the drive shaft. On some later models, where the cable is attached to the transmission with a plastic clip instead of the traditional clamp, it is not possible to remove the drive.
Removal
1. Disconnect the left drive shaft from the transmission (refer to Chapter Drive shafts). Note that it is not necessary to separate the drive shaft from the hub, but rather to remove the inner end of the shaft from the differential gear slots, allowing the hub/shaft assembly to come out.
Note: Do not allow the shaft to hang under its own weight, this may cause damage to the CV joints/boots.
2. Remove the snap ring and thrust washer, then remove the left side gear from the differential.
3. Turn the differential so that the satellite axis is vertical (refer to the accompanying illustration).
4. Remove the bracket and separate the vehicle speed sensor from the transmission wall (refer to the accompanying illustration).
5. Using long-nose pliers, remove the speedometer drive shaft.
6. Using the same pliers, remove the driven gear from the differential, being careful not to drop it.
7. Inspect the pinion for damage and signs of wear. Replace it if necessary. If the driven pinion is worn or damaged, also inspect the pinion in the differential. To replace the pinion, the transmission must be disassembled. This work should be entrusted to a Renault service station.
Installation
1. Using long nose pliers, place the driven gear into the working position.
2. Install the drive shaft, correctly orienting it relative to the recesses on the gear (refer to the accompanying illustration).
3. Install the vehicle speed sensor and secure it with the bracket.
4. Insert the differential side gear, then install the thrust washer and snap ring.
5. Insert the left drive shaft into the transmission (refer to Chapter Drive shafts).