Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
RENAULT CLIO I (B/C57_, 5/357_) 1.9 D (B/C/S576, B/C/S57L), RENAULT CLIO I (B/C57_, 5/357_) 1.2 (B/C/S57A, B/C57S, 5/357F, 5/357J, 5/357L, 5/357R), RENAULT CLIO I (B/C57_, 5/357_) 1.4 (B/C57T, B/C57Y), RENAULT CLIO I (B/C57_, 5/357_) 1.8 16V (C57D), RENAULT CLIO I (B/C57_, 5/357_) 1.8 (B/C57C, B/C57U), RENAULT CLIO I (B/C57_, 5/357_) 1.8 (B/C57C, C579, B/C57U), RENAULT CLIO I (B/C57_, 5/357_) 1.8 Rsi (B/C57H), RENAULT CLIO I (B/C57_, 5/357_) 1.8 Rsi (B/C579), RENAULT CLIO I (B/C57_, 5/357_) Williams (B/C57M), RENAULT CLIO I (B/C57_, 5/357_) 1.2 (5/357Y, 5/357K), RENAULT CLIO I (B/C57_, 5/357_) 1.7 (B/C574), RENAULT CLIO I (B/C57_, 5/357_) 1.8, RENAULT CLIO I (B/C57_, 5/357_) 1.9 D, RENAULT CLIO I (B/C57_, 5/357_) 1.2 (B/C57R, B575, B57A), RENAULT CLIO I (B/C57_, 5/357_) 1.4, RENAULT CLIO I (B/C57_, 5/357_) 1.2 (5/357Y, 5/357K), RENAULT CLIO I (B/C57_, 5/357_) 1.2 (B/C/S577), RENAULT CLIO I (B/C57_, 5/357_) 1.4 (B57J, C57J, B57P), RENAULT CLIO I (B/C57_, 5/357_) 1.2 (B/C/S572), RENAULT CLIO I (B/C57_, 5/357_) Electric, RENAULT CLIO I (B/C57_, 5/357_) 1.4 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: wheel bearing – RENAULT CLIO I (B/C57_, 5/357_). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Electronic spray
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #18
Combination spanner #21
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 21
Drive socket # 30
Torx bit T40
Wheel impact socket #19
Bush and bearing driver set
Bearing separator
Ball joint puller
Ratchet wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Impact screwdriver
Tap wrench
Crow bar
Wheel chock
AUTODOC recommends:
  • Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your RENAULT CLIO I (B/C57_, 5/357_) car.
  • The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
  • Please note: all work on the car – RENAULT CLIO I (B/C57_, 5/357_) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Clean the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a wire brush.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a drive socket #30. Use a tap wrench.
  3. Step 3
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 4
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  4. Step 5
    Raise the car.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – RENAULT CLIO I (B/C57_, 5/357_). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
    Step 6
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. RENAULT CLIO I (B/C57_, 5/357_)
  5. Step 7
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 8
    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 9
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  7. Step 10
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    Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 11
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    Remove the brake caliper together with its bracket.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – RENAULT CLIO I (B/C57_, 5/357_). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur.Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
  9. Step 12
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    Detach the brake hose from the shock strut. Use a crowbar.
  10. Step 13
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    Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 14
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    Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T40. Use an impact screwdriver.
  12. Step 15
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    Remove the brake disc.
  13. Step 16
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    Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring.
  14. Step 17
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    Detach the ABS sensor connector.
  15. Step 18
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  16. Step 19
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    Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  17. Step 20
    How to replace RENAULT CLIO I (B/C57_, 5/357_) 1.8 16V 1991 Wheel Bearing - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Clean the fasteners connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  18. Step 21
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    Unscrew the fasteners connecting the suspension strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
  19. Step 22
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    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #16. Use a tap wrench.
  20. Step 23
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    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  21. Step 24
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    Disconnect the ball joint from the control arm. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  22. Step 25
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    Disconnect the ball joint from the control arm. Use a crowbar.
  23. Step 26
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the drive shaft to the wheel hub. Use a drive socket #30. Use a ratchet wrench. Remove the fastening bolt.
  24. Step 27
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    Detach the driveshaft from the steering knuckle. Remove the fastening bolt.
  25. Step 28
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
  26. Step 29
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    Remove the steering knuckle together with the wheel hub.
  27. Step 30
    CLIO I (B/C57_, 5/357_) 1.4 (B57J, C57J, B57P) 1992 Wheel Bearing DIY replacement workshop manual
    Press the hub out of the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
  28. Step 31
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    Clean the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  29. Step 32
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    Remove the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use a flat screwdriver.
  30. Step 33
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    Press out the inner bearing race that is remaining on the hub. Use a bearing separator. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
  31. Step 34
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    Press out the wheel hub bearing. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
  32. Step 35
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    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  33. Step 36
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    Press-fit the new bearing into the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – RENAULT CLIO I (B/C57_, 5/357_). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Check to make sure the wheel hub bearing is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
  34. Step 37
    Changing Wheel Bearing on RENAULT CLIO I (B/C57_, 5/357_) 1.4 1993 by yourself
    Install the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use a flat screwdriver.
  35. Step 38
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    Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  36. Step 39
    How to replace Wheel Bearing on RENAULT CLIO I (B/C57_, 5/357_) 1995: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Press-fit a new bearing into the wheel hub. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
  37. Step 40
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    Clean the lower fastener connecting the suspension strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  38. Step 41
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    Clean the splines of the drive shaft CV joint. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  39. Step 42
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    Clean the ball joint mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  40. Step 43
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    Treat the splines of the driveshaft CV joint. Treat the fasteners of the ball joint. Use copper grease.
  41. Step 44
    Install the steering knuckle assembled with the wheel hub.
    Step 45
    Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
    Step 46
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    Install the fastening bolt.
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