Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
RENAULT CLIO II Box (SB0/1/2_) 1.9 D (SB0J), RENAULT CLIO II Box (SB0/1/2_) 1.5 dCi, RENAULT CLIO II Box (SB0/1/2_) 1.5 dCi, RENAULT CLIO II Box (SB0/1/2_) 1.5 dCi, RENAULT CLIO II Box (SB0/1/2_) 1.5 dCi (SB07), RENAULT CLIO II Box (SB0/1/2_) 1.2 (SB0A, SB0F, SB1K, SB2D), RENAULT CLIO II Box (SB0/1/2_) 1.9 D (SB0E) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: coil springs – RENAULT CLIO II Box (SB0/1/2_). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #18
Combination spanner #21
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 17
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 21
HEX bit no.H6.
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Tap wrench
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – RENAULT CLIO II Box (SB0/1/2_). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Both coil springs of the front suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the front suspension.
  • Please note: all work on the car – RENAULT CLIO II Box (SB0/1/2_) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  2. Step 4
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use HEX No.H6. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
  3. Step 5
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  4. Step 6
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  5. Step 7
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 8
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. RENAULT CLIO II Box (SB0/1/2_)
  6. Step 9
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    Remove the wheel.
  7. Step 10
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 11
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    Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
  9. Step 12
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    Unscrew the ABS cable holder. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 13
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  11. Step 14
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut. Use a combination spanner #18.
  12. Step 15
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    Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #21.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts. RENAULT CLIO II Box (SB0/1/2_)
  13. Step 16
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  14. Step 17
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: coil springs – RENAULT CLIO II Box (SB0/1/2_). Professionals recommend:
    Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
  15. Step 18
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    Compress the spring.
  16. Step 19
    Treat the shock strut rod. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 20
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #17. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
  17. Step 21
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    Remove the top strut mount.
  18. Step 22
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    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – RENAULT CLIO II Box (SB0/1/2_). Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
  19. Step 23
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    Release the coil spring.
  20. Step 24
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    Remove the spring.
  21. Step 25
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    Install the boot and a bump stop onto the shock absorber.
  22. Step 26
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  23. Step 27
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    Compress the spring.
  24. Step 28
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    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
  25. Step 29
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    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #17. Use HEX No.H6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 21 Nm torque.
    Replacement: coil springs – RENAULT CLIO II Box (SB0/1/2_). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
  26. Step 30
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    Decompress the spring.
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