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.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Springs for CLIO II Box (SB0/1/2_) and other RENAULT models

Coil spring

        Coil spring for Clio II Van Diesel (64 hp)
      
        Coil spring for Clio II Van Petrol (58 hp)
      
        Coil spring for Clio II Van Diesel (65 hp)
      
        Coil spring for Clio II Van Diesel (68 hp)
      
        Coil spring for Clio II Van Diesel (82 hp)
      
        Coil spring for Clio II Van Diesel (80 hp)
      
        Coil spring for Clio II Van Diesel (65 hp)

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

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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:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.

Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.

Step 3

Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 4

Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use HEX No.H6. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 5

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 6

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 7

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 8

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_)
Step 9

Remove the wheel.
Step 10

Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 11

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.
Step 12

Unscrew the ABS cable holder. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 14

Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut. Use a combination spanner #18.
Step 15

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_)
Step 16

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 17

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.
Step 18

Compress the spring.
Step 19

Treat the shock strut rod. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 20

Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #17. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 21

Remove the top strut mount.
Step 22

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.
Step 23

Release the coil spring.
Step 24

Remove the spring.
Step 25

Install the boot and a bump stop onto the shock absorber.
Step 26

Install the spring on the shock absorber.
Step 27

Compress the spring.
Step 28

Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
Step 29

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.
Step 30

Decompress the spring.
Step 31

Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 32

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 33

Screw the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Do not tighten it.

AUTODOC recommends:
RENAULT CLIO II Box (SB0/1/2_) – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
Step 34

Treat the shock strut mounting seat on the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 35

Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 36

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 37

Screw in the fastener that connects the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18.
Step 38

Tighten the ABS cable holder. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 39

Tighten the lower fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 40

Treat the shock strut fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 41

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 42

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 43

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. RENAULT CLIO II Box (SB0/1/2_)
Step 44

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 45

Lower the car.

Step 46

Tighten the wheel bolts using a criss-cross pattern. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 90 Nm torque.
Step 47

Tighten the upper fastener of the shock absorber strut mount. Use a drive socket #21. Use HEX No.H6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
Step 48

Treat the fasteners of the shock strut mount. Use copper grease.
Step 49

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 50

Close the hood.

Step 51

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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