1997 Renault Clio c.v boots

1997 RENAULT CLIO
10,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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JACK1989
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how do i replace the c.v boots on my clio, i cum up stuck on th hub nut iv tryed everythink i can think off and it will not move, what should i do?
Feb 10, 2009 at 11:27 AM
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DAVE H
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can you explain in a little more detail your actual problem/fault ??
Feb 10, 2009 at 1:28 PM
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JACK1989
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i cant undo the nut in the middle of the disk, have u got any seggestions? thankyou
Feb 10, 2009 at 2:12 PM
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DAVE H
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firstly the car needs to be resting on the wheel .. (not jacked up yet) .. buy/borrow a snap bar .. this is a 2 1/2 foot long bar from a car store (halfords)with a flexi fitting on the end for a 1/2 inch or 3/8 inch socket this should do the trick .. works everytime !!! let me know
Feb 10, 2009 at 3:00 PM
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JACK1989
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thanks for that but ive tryed it, nd it still wont budge is it possible that it could be an right hand thred
Feb 11, 2009 at 6:12 AM
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JIMMYTHEBRIT
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no this nut will only turn anti-clockwise.
Feb 11, 2009 at 7:13 PM
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THEJOOL
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i had 2 hit the bar with a copper hammer 2 shock it b4 it would un loosing on the other side i had 2 chisel the nut 2 make it split 2 get it off
Apr 22, 2009 at 5:30 PM
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DAVE H
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These are the joy's of motor vehicle repair ... thanks for letting us know your final fix ..


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Apr 22, 2009 at 5:35 PM