How to Replace the Front Suspension Arm on a Renault Clio II

In this video, see how to replace the front suspension arm on a Renault Clio II: first, remove the front wheel and lift the vehicle. Then, remove the wheel arch liner to create space.

Clean the bumper reinforcement fixings with a wire brush and WD-40. Unscrew the fastening elements of the bumper reinforcement bracket, and clean all the joints of the arm. Next, unscrew the fastening device of the front arm. Now, unscrew the fastening elements of the stabiliser bar and remove it. Clean the fastening element that connects the ball joint to the hub and then unscrew and remove it, if necessary using a hammer and chisel.

You can now remove the shaft; clean all the seats thoroughly and install the new shaft, using only new bolts and nuts.

Connect the lower arm to the hub. If necessary, support the arm with a jack and tighten all the fixings. Next, bolt the rear bracket to the subframe, then tighten the fastening element to the rear suspension arm. Install the bumper reinforcement bar, tighten the stabiliser bar connecting bracket, apply copper grease to the contact area between the brake disc and the wheel, and then clean the brake disc with a suitable cleaner.

Refit the wheel and lower the vehicle.