Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
RENAULT CLIO II Box (SB0/1/2_) 1.2 (SB0A, SB0F, SB10), 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_) 1.9 DTi (SB0U), 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.

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All the parts you need to replace – Springs for CLIO II Box (SB0/1/2_) and other RENAULT models
Tools
Replacement: coil springs – RENAULT CLIO II Box (SB0/1/2_). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #19
Torque wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – RENAULT CLIO II Box (SB0/1/2_). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Both coil springs of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the rear 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:
  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 rear 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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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #18.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  9. Step 10
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    Detach the lower part of the shock absorber.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – RENAULT CLIO II Box (SB0/1/2_). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  11. Step 12
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  12. Step 13
    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #18.
    Step 14
    Remove the fastening bolt.
    Step 15
    Detach the lower part of the shock absorber.
    Step 16
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    Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – RENAULT CLIO II Box (SB0/1/2_). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  13. Step 17
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    Take out the spring.
  14. Step 18
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    Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 19
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    Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats.
  16. Step 20
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
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