Genuine Renault Sport Inner Rear Axle Fixing Spacer - Clio 5 Rally 4 & 5

Chassis Performance: What It Costs to Neglect the Renault Sport Inner Spacer on Your Clio 5 Rally

In competition, mechanical reliability is a prerequisite for victory. The inner rear axle mounting spacer for your Renault Clio 5 Rally 4 or Rally 5 acts as the crucial link in the assembly. If this part, subjected to extreme forces, is not replaced by the official Renault Sport Racing component, you introduce a critical point of weakness. At Optimiz Access, we insist on using genuine competition parts so that your chassis reacts exactly as it was designed.

Critical Consequences of Internal Play on Rear Axle Dynamics

A compromised or generic inner spacer can ruin your setup efforts and compromise your safety on a rally stage:

• Loss of Steering Feel: The spacer guarantees the exact position of the internal components of the axle mounting. A defect creates micro-play that translates into a feeling of vagueness and delay in the axle's reactions. You lose the confidence essential for maximum commitment.
• Risk of Premature Fatigue and Cracking: Under the effect of shocks and vibrations typical of motorsport, a non-compliant spacer concentrates stress. This can cause rapid fatigue of adjacent parts, including the ball joint and the mounting point of the running gear on the chassis, risking costly cracks.
• Degradation of Dynamic Geometry: This component is essential for maintaining camber and toe under load. Internal play means that the geometry of your Clio 5 Rally is no longer stable, leading to abnormal tire wear and unpredictable loss of grip in corners.

The Importance of the Official Renault Sport Reference (Ref. OCIF962171)

This inner spacer is the only part whose tolerance and material hardness are certified by Renault Sport to withstand the stresses of competition. It is specifically dimensioned for the rear axle of the Clio 5 Rally 4 and Rally 5, thus ensuring structural rigidity compliant with homologation sheets. Choosing this part means choosing the reliability of competition spare parts.

Expertise FAQ: Rally Vehicle Maintenance

Should I always replace this spacer at the same time as the ball joint?

Yes, we strongly recommend it. Given the forces involved, the inner spacer and the outer spacer must be new to guarantee the correct tightening torque and zero play. Complete maintenance is synonymous with performance and safety on the stage.

My Clio 5 is used for the track, not rally. Is this the right part?

Absolutely. Although from the Rally catalog, these Renault Sport chassis parts are ideal for any intensive track use, where the demand for precision of the road-holding system is just as crucial. It ensures a high-level performance customization.

Do you offer a professional installation service?

Yes. Our workshops, based near Cambrai, Valenciennes, and Lille, specialize in the installation and maintenance of sports and competition vehicles. Call upon our recognized expertise for the mounting of your chassis parts.

Optimiz Access: The Requirement for Official Quality for Your Victories

Do not let a small part compromise the efficiency of your race machine. Order your official Renault Sport inner spacer. Backed by our expertise since 2010, we guarantee quality motorsport parts and fast delivery. Find the complementary outer spacer and ball joint at the bottom of the page for a flawless assembly!