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 | |
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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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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
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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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
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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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
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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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
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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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
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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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
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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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
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to |
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