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Renault Clio 2 (1998-2005) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Renault Clio 2 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 settings for Renault Clio 2

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil filter Oil filter 20 15
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Oil sump Engine drain plug 14 10
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 25 18 25-30 Nm
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Steering assembly Steering wheel 44 32
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Wheels Wheel lug nuts 105 77
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To make sure these are the correct tightening torque values, you can use the data below to verify this is the right model.

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  • Production years: 1998 - 2005
  • Generation: 2
  • Type of van: car
  • Model variant: Base

All Torque Settings in Tables

engine torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil pan bolts 8 6 then 12-15 Nm
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Oil filter Oil filter 20 15
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Oil sump Engine drain plug 14 10
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Oil pump Oil pump to cylinder block 25 18
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Oil separator Oil separator bolts 13 10
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 20 15 +165° ± 6°
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover bolts 12 9
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 25 18 25-30 Nm
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Intake manifold Inlet manifold upper 11 8 ± 2Nm
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Intake manifold Inlet manifold lower 21 15
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Engine mounts Central nut 44 32
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Engine mounts Mount bolts 62 46
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Engine mounts Mount bolts to engine 62 46
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Camshaft Cover 12 9
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Camshaft Carrier/cap 12 9
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Water pump Pulley 17 13 Or use 12Nm if too tight
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Accessory belt Tensioner mounting bolt 62 46 ± 6Nm
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Starter Starter mounting bolts 30 22
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Subframe Subframe mounting bolts front 62 46
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Subframe Subframe mounting bolts rear 105 77
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Cambelt Cambelt tensioner 28 21
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Cambelt Cambelt phase shifter bolt 100 74
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Idlers Idlers 55 41
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Crank pulley Crank pulley bolt 130 96 130-140, or use 40Nm + 110° instead
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Throttle housing Throttle housing 13 10
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Engine tie rod Tie rod bolt 62 46
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Ignition coil 9 7 ± 1 Nm
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Flywheel Flywheel bolts 55 41
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Knock sensor Knock sensor 20 15
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Main bearings Main bearings 20 15 then 62° ± 6°
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Alternator Mounting bolts (upper) 32 24 ± 3Nm
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Alternator Mounting bolts (lower) 38 28 ± 4Nm
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Alternator Support mounting bolts (front) 38 28 ± 4Nm - Front when facing windscreen
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Alternator Support mounting bolts (rear) 32 24 ± 2Nm - Rear when facing windscreen
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Coolant pumpt Support mounting bolt 62 46 ± 6Nm
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Accessory belt Tensioner pulley bolt 32 24 ± 3Nm
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Clutch Clutch cover to flywheel 20 15
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Transmission fluid pan Gear box drain plug 22 16
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Transmission Driveshaft gaiter bolt 25 18
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Upper transmission mount Central nut 62 46
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Upper transmission mount Mount to gearbox 62 46
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Upper transmission mount Mount/battery tray to body 21 15
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Upper transmission mount Rubber lower mount nut/bolt 44 32
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Lower transmission mount Dogbone mount bolts 62 46
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Lower transmission mount Surround and starter bolt 30 22
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Wheel hub assembly Front hub nut 280 207
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Wheel hub assembly Rear hub nut 175 129
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Axle shaft Stub axle mounting bolts M10 x 150 57 42
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Axle shaft Stub axle mounting bolts M8 x 125 29 21
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Power steering pump Mounting bolts 32 24
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Power steering pump Pulley bolt 8 6
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Steering assembly Steering wheel 44 32
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Steering assembly Steering ball joint nut 37 27
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Steering assembly Steering shaft yoke mounting bolt 30 22
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Steering assembly Steering rack mounts 50 37
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Steering assembly Track rod end 37 27
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Steering assembly Universal joint bolt 25 18
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exhaust torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Exhaust manifold Manifold to head bolts 18 13 ± 2Nm
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Exhaust manifold Downpipe to manifold 17 13
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust camshaft pulley 125 92 or use 30Nm + 86° instead
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Lambda sensor Lambda sensor 45 33
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brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
ABS ABS sensor 8 6
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ABS ABS pipe unions M10 17 13
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ABS ABS pipe unions M12 17 13
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Brake discs Brake disc to hub bolts 20 15
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Brake calipers Bleed screws 6 4
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Brake calipers Caliper to hub/yoke bolt 60 44
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Brake calipers Front brake caliper to carrier 40 30
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Brake calipers Front brake carrier to hub 100 74
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Brake calipers Rear brake caliper to carrier 40 30
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Brake calipers Rear brake carrier to hub 100 74
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Brake calipers Rear rigid pipe union 20 15
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suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Wheels Wheel lug nuts 105 77
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Shock absorbers/shocks Front damper top mount 20 15
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Shock absorbers/shocks Front damper to swivel hub 105 77
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Shock absorbers/shocks Front damper base bolt 180 133
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear damper (upper) 20 15
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear damper (lower) 105 77
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Shock absorbers/shocks ARB to arm 15 11
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Ball joint Lower ball joint nut 42 31
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general torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Example of a Clio 2

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