Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
RENAULT CLIO Grandtour (KR0/1_) 1.2 16V, RENAULT CLIO Grandtour (KR0/1_) 1.2 16V (KR02, KR0J), RENAULT CLIO Grandtour (KR0/1_) 1.2 16V (KR0E), RENAULT CLIO Grandtour (KR0/1_) 1.2 16V (KR0P), RENAULT CLIO Grandtour (KR0/1_) 1.6 16V (KR0B), RENAULT CLIO Grandtour (KR0/1_) 1.5 dCi (KR0G), RENAULT CLIO Grandtour (KR0/1_) 1.5 dCi (KR0F), RENAULT CLIO Grandtour (KR0/1_) 1.5 dCi (KR1C, KR1N), RENAULT CLIO Grandtour (KR0/1_) 1.5 dCi (KR0H, KR1S), RENAULT CLIO Grandtour (KR0/1_) 1.2 16V Hi-Flex (KR0S), RENAULT CLIO Grandtour (KR0/1_) 1.6 16V (KR10), RENAULT CLIO Grandtour (KR0/1_) 1.5 dCi, RENAULT CLIO Grandtour (KR0/1_) 1.5 dCi, RENAULT CLIO Grandtour (KR0/1_) 1.4 16V, RENAULT CLIO Grandtour (KR0/1_) 1.5 dCi 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 – Control Arm for CLIO Grandtour (KR0/1_) and other RENAULT models
Tools
Replacement: front lower arm – RENAULT CLIO Grandtour (KR0/1_). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #16
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # E16
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Hammer
Flat chisel
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: front lower arm – RENAULT CLIO Grandtour (KR0/1_). AUTODOC recommends:
  • 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 Grandtour (KR0/1_). Recommended sequence of 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 #17.
  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:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. RENAULT CLIO Grandtour (KR0/1_)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Replacement: front lower arm – RENAULT CLIO Grandtour (KR0/1_). Tip:
    After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Wear protective goggles.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the subframe reinforcement bracket fasteners. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 8
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    Support the subframe. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  8. Step 9
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    Unscrew the subframe fastening. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 10
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    Detach the front subframe crossmember.
  10. Step 11
    Remove the support from under the subframe.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: front lower arm – RENAULT CLIO Grandtour (KR0/1_). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
    Step 12
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Replacement: front lower arm – RENAULT CLIO Grandtour (KR0/1_). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Wear protective goggles.
  11. Step 13
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a tap wrench.
  12. Step 14
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  13. Step 15
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    Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
  14. Step 16
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    Remove the rear fastener of the control arm.
  15. Step 17
    Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #E16. Use a tap wrench.
    Step 18
    Remove the front fastener of the control arm. Use a crowbar.
    Step 19
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    Release the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
  16. Step 20
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    Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle.
  17. Step 21
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    Remove the arm.
  18. Step 22
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  19. Step 23
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    Install a new arm.
    Replacement: front lower arm – RENAULT CLIO Grandtour (KR0/1_). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
  20. Step 24
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    Install the front fastener of the arm.
  21. Step 25
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    Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
  22. Step 26
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    Install the fastening bolt.
  23. Step 27
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    Screw the fasteners of the ball joint. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  24. Step 28
    Install the rear fastener of the control arm.
    Step 29
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    Screw the rear arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  25. Step 30
    Screw the front arm fastener. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
    Step 31
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    Support the subframe. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
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