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.

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All the parts you need to replace – Springs for CLIO Grandtour (KR0/1_) and other RENAULT models
Tools
Replacement: coil springs – RENAULT CLIO Grandtour (KR0/1_). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – RENAULT CLIO Grandtour (KR0/1_). AUTODOC recommends:
  • 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 Grandtour (KR0/1_) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  2. Step 3
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: coil springs – RENAULT CLIO Grandtour (KR0/1_). Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
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    Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring. Use a crowbar.
  5. Step 7
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 8
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  7. Step 9
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
    Replacement: coil springs – RENAULT CLIO Grandtour (KR0/1_). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    To avoid injuries, hold the shock absorber when undoing the fastening bolts.
  9. Step 11
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    Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    RENAULT CLIO Grandtour (KR0/1_) – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
  10. Step 12
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  11. Step 13
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 14
    Remove the fastening bolt.
    Step 15
    Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
    Replacement: coil springs – RENAULT CLIO Grandtour (KR0/1_). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
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    Remove the spring.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Inspect the rubber mounts of the suspension spring. Replace if necessary.
  13. Step 17
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    Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 18
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    Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats.
  15. Step 19
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  16. Step 20
    Install the fastening bolt.
    Step 21
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    Screw in the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
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