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All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for Clio III Van (SB_, SR_) and other RENAULT models

Shock absorber

Shock absorber for Clio III Van (SB_, SR_) Diesel (106 hp)

Replacement: suspension strut – RENAULT CLIO III Box (SB_, SR_). Tools you need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Combination spanner #18
                      
                        Drive socket # 10 
                      
                        Drive socket # 13 
                      
                        Drive socket # 16 
                      
                        Drive socket # 18 
                      
                        HEX bit No.H6.
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Clip removal tool
                      
                        Hydraulic strut spring compressor
                      
                        Hydraulic transmission jack
                      
                        Fender cover
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: suspension strut – RENAULT CLIO III Box (SB_, SR_). Tip from AUTODOC experts:

Both shock struts of the front suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: suspension strut – RENAULT CLIO III Box (SB_, SR_). Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Remove the cowl grille seal.
Step 4

Remove the cowl grille clips. Use a clip removal tool.
Step 5

Raise up and remove the cowl grille.
Step 6

Unscrew the fasteners of the suspension strut mount cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 7

Remove the protective cap from the shock absorber strut mount.
Step 8

Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 9

Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 11

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 12

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 13

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: suspension strut – RENAULT CLIO III Box (SB_, SR_). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 14

Remove the wheel.
Step 15

Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 16

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 17

Remove the stabilizer rod.
Step 18

Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring. Use a crowbar.
Step 19

Clean the fastener of the bracket that connects the brake hose to the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 20

Unscrew the brake hose fastening bracket from the shock strut. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 21

Disconnect the brake hose mounting bracket.
Step 22

Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 23

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 24

Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 25

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 26

Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
Step 27

Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount.

AUTODOC recommends:
RENAULT CLIO III Box (SB_, SR_) – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
Step 28

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 29

Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.

Replacement: suspension strut – RENAULT CLIO III Box (SB_, SR_). Tip:
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 30

Compress the spring.
Step 31

Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 32

Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H6. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 33

Remove the top strut mount.
Step 34

Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: suspension strut – RENAULT CLIO III Box (SB_, SR_). Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
Step 35

Release the coil spring.
Step 36

Remove the spring.
Step 37

Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.

Replacement: suspension strut – RENAULT CLIO III Box (SB_, SR_). Tip from AUTODOC:
Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
Step 38

Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
Step 39

Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
Step 40

Install the spring on the shock absorber.
Step 41

Compress the spring.
Step 42

Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
Step 43

Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #18. Use HEX No.H6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 62 Nm torque.

Replacement: suspension strut – RENAULT CLIO III Box (SB_, SR_). AUTODOC experts recommend:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 44

Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.

Step 45

Decompress the spring.
Step 46

Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 47

Treat the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 48

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 49

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

Replacement: suspension strut – RENAULT CLIO III Box (SB_, SR_). AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when screwing the fastening bolts in.
Step 50

Treat the shock strut mounting seat on the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 51

Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 52

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 53

Screw in the fastener that connects the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 54

Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: suspension strut – RENAULT CLIO III Box (SB_, SR_). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 55

Secure the brake hose fastening bracket.
Step 56

Tighten the brake hose fastening bracket to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 57

Connect the ABS sensor wiring.
Step 58

Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.
Step 59

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 44 Nm torque.
Step 60

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 105 Nm torque.
Step 61

Treat the shock strut fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 62

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 63

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: suspension strut – RENAULT CLIO III Box (SB_, SR_). Professionals recommend:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 64

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. RENAULT CLIO III Box (SB_, SR_)
Step 65

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 66

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 105 Nm torque.

Step 67

Remove the jacks and chocks.
Step 68

Tighten the upper fastener of the shock absorber strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 21 Nm torque.
Step 69

Treat the fasteners of the shock strut mount. Use copper grease.
Step 70

Install the protective cap onto the shock absorber strut mount.
Step 71

Screw in the fasteners of the suspension strut mount cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 72

Install and secure the cowl grille.
Step 73

Install the cowl grille clips.

Step 74

Install the cowl grille seal.

Step 75

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 76

Close the hood.

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