Renault Clio 1 (1990-11998) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Renault Clio 1 in both Nm and ft/lbs. The first table contains the most-used torque settings. The tables after it contain all torque spec values I could find.
Most-used torque specs for Renault Clio 1
Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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Oil filter | Oil filter | 90 | 66 |
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Oil sump | Drain plug | 28 | 21 | square oil drain plug socket No.8 |
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Spark plugs | Spark plugs | 25 | 18 | spark plug socket #16 |
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Wheels | Wheel lug nuts | 110 | 81 | Steel wheels - cross order - impact socket #19 |
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Wheels | Wheel lug nuts | 90 | 66 | Alloy wheels - cross order - impact socket #19 |
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- Production years: 1990 - 11998
- Generation: 1
- Type of van: car
- Model variant: Base
All Torque Settings in Tables
engine torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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Oil filter | Oil filter | 90 | 66 |
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Oil sump | Drain plug | 28 | 21 | square oil drain plug socket No.8 |
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Spark plugs | Spark plugs | 25 | 18 | spark plug socket #16 |
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drivetrain torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to |
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steering torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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Tie rod end | Tie rod end to steering knuckle | 35 | 26 | drive socket #17 |
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Pitman arm | Tie rod end locknut | 50 | 37 | combination spanner #19 + #20 |
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exhaust torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to |
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brakes torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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Brake caliper | Front brake caliper brackets | 100 | 74 | drive socket #18 |
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Brake caliper | Front brake disc bolts | 14 | 10 | torx T30 or T40 |
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suspension torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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Wheels | Wheel lug nuts | 110 | 81 | Steel wheels - cross order - impact socket #19 |
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Wheels | Wheel lug nuts | 90 | 66 | Alloy wheels - cross order - impact socket #19 |
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Struts | Front struts to steering knuckle fasteners | 170 | 125 | drive socket + spanner #18 |
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Stabilizer bar | Stabilizer links fastener | 35 | 26 | Torx T45 + drive socket #13 |
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Ball joint | Ball joints to control arm | 75 | 55 | drive socket #18 |
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general torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to |
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