Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
RENAULT CLIO II Box (SB0/1/2_) 1.9 D (SB0E), RENAULT CLIO II Box (SB0/1/2_) 1.2 (SB0A, SB0F, SB1K, SB2D), RENAULT CLIO II Box (SB0/1/2_) 1.5 dCi (SB07), RENAULT CLIO II Box (SB0/1/2_) 1.5 dCi, RENAULT CLIO II Box (SB0/1/2_) 1.2 (SB0A, SB0F, SB10) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: front lower arm – 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 #16
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 12
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 18
Torx bit T40
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Hammer
Flat chisel
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: front lower arm – RENAULT CLIO II Box (SB0/1/2_). Tip:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: front lower arm – RENAULT CLIO II Box (SB0/1/2_). Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. RENAULT CLIO II Box (SB0/1/2_)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Unscrew the wheel arch cover fasteners. Move the part aside.
  6. Step 7
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    Clean the fasteners of the bumper reinforcement bar and of its bracket. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the bumper reinforcement bar bracket. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the bumper reinforcement bar bracket. Use a drive socket #12. Use a tap wrench.
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the bumper reinforcement bar.
  10. Step 11
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 12
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    Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
  12. Step 13
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    Unscrew the stabilizer rod fasteners. Use a drive socket #13.
  13. Step 14
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    Remove the stabilizer rod.
  14. Step 15
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 16
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    Unscrew the rear arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
  16. Step 17
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    Clean the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  17. Step 18
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16.
  18. Step 19
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  19. Step 20
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    Release the fastener that connects the control arm ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
  20. Step 21
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    Disconnect the lower arm from the steering knuckle.
  21. Step 22
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  22. Step 23
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    Remove the arm. Use a crowbar.
  23. Step 24
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  24. Step 25
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    Install a new arm.
    Replacement: front lower arm – RENAULT CLIO II Box (SB0/1/2_). Professionals recommend:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
  25. Step 26
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    Install the fastening bolts.
  26. Step 27
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    Connect the lower arm to the steering knuckle.
  27. Step 28
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  28. Step 29
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    Install the fastening bolt.
  29. Step 30
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    Remove the support from under the arm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    RENAULT CLIO II Box (SB0/1/2_) – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
  30. Step 31
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    Screw the fasteners of the ball joint. Use a drive socket #16. Use a combination spanner #16.
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