rear disc / bearing spacers

[CRS-Mike]

I have a question regarding the spacers which fit behind the bearing on the rear discs its an 04 clio. So I took the old discs off since the bearings where shot and bought a pack of discs with bearings included. Both sides had the spacers but the spacers flatside was facing towards the stub axle. Now last may I had a secondhand rear axle put on by guys who deal only in renaults so I wud assume then that this is correct? I also noticed in the haynes manual the flat side faces the stub axle...
But is this correct or is it actually supposed to be the other way around? Reason why I ask is because there on the car right now like that and if its wrong I would rather sort it before new bearings go bad lol

 

[MWright]

Flat side should be facing you to mate with the bearing and the curved side to follow the contour of the stub axle.

The spacer the other way round would make no sense.

 

[CRS-Mike]

Hmmm any pics at all bud? I dont understand how even a renault only garage could get this wrong?? I just replaced them as I saw them the same way around. I know they were the last ones to take them discs off due to the bent axle last may.

 

[CRS-Mike]

And that means that haynes manual picture is a total s**t.

 

[MWright]

So you want the flat side facing outwards, otherwise you're putting a curved thing against a flat side of the spacer so when you torque it up the spacer could get damaged etc.

 

[CRS-Mike]

Yes this is how they was and are now..... so this is correct 100% lol.

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[CRS-Mike]

Flatside facing the hub

 

[MWright]

On the picture flat side is not facing the hub it's facing outwards.

 

[CRS-Mike]

Ahh think im getting confused. One side of the spacer sticks out and thats the flatside?

 

[Tony Hunter]

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showt...ght=6000073518

Flat side to bearing/disc and tapered side to car. Retorque hub nut to 175nm

 

[CRS-Mike]

Ahh yer so i did get it right. Lmao. Was confused to hell. Yep torque'd to 175 as well. Tah lads

 

[UK_Ricky_UK]

So you want the flat side facing outwards, otherwise you're putting a curved thing against a flat side of the spacer so when you torque it up the spacer could get damaged etc.

Can anyone confirm this is the right way for the spacer?

 

[MWright]

Can anyone confirm this is the right way for the spacer?

Yes, you want the flat face of the spacer facing outwards.

 

[UK_Ricky_UK]

Yes, you want the flat face of the spacer facing outwards.

So the smaller flat side facing outwards like in photo?

 

[MWright]

So the smaller flat side facing outwards like in photo?

Yes it's so the disc sits flat against the spacer thus adding longevity to your bearing.

 

[UK_Ricky_UK]

Yes it's so the disc sits flat against the spacer thus adding longevity to your bearing.

Ok cheers but just again to check you mean so that the beating sits flat against the spacer?

 

[MWright]

Ok cheers but just again to check you mean so that the beating sits flat against the spacer?

Yeah the bearing is pressed into the disc. Same difference haha.

 

[UK_Ricky_UK]

Yeah the bearing is pressed into the disc. Same difference haha.

I also just read that people had wobbly discs when forgetting to re fit these spacers and everything was done up tight... I don't have this mine is all right with no movement?!

 

[MWright]

I also just read that people had wobbly discs when forgetting to re fit these spacers and everything was done up tight... I don't have this mine is all right with no movement?!

Moral of the story, fit spacers and you're in business and you won't fubar the bearings etc.

 

[UK_Ricky_UK]

Moral of the story, fit spacers and you're in business and you won't fubar the bearings etc.

Yeh good job I'm on this forum and stumbled upon it! Wouldn't of know otherwise...

 

[George@RTR_Parts]

You're welcome Ricky :wink:

 

[JamesBryan]

Are you missing a bolt on the hub there?

 

[George@RTR_Parts]

Fit them = Tapered side Towards car. Flat side to Friction (ie the disc/bearings)

 

[MWright]

Are you missing a bolt on the hub there?

Thankfully it's not my car I hijacked the picture from some other thread.

 

[JamesBryan]

Thankfully it's not my car I hijacked the picture from some other thread.

That's alright then :wink:

 

[AdamSt182]

This may be a stupid question but does the spacer not come with new set of discs? Or do you have to buy it seperately

 

[STEVE.M]

This may be a stupid question but does the spacer not come with new set of discs? Or do you have to buy it seperately

No such thing as a stupid question ,only that stupid answers result in confusion.

The spacers are NOT included in an OE rear disc kit,and should not require replacement as they (the spacers) are a not a wear and tear item.
In the event that they are damaged or missing due to some numpty not being aware of their existance,they would have to be purchased as a seperate part(x2).