Greetings, everyone! Today I started taking the car apart. I lifted the whole front end, chocked it, and made sure the correct chocks were in place (just in case it fell from that height). Then I got to work. I removed the steering knuckles by disconnecting them from the shock absorber, the lower ball joint, and the steering. Next, I started removing the drive shafts (or axle shafts, as you call them). To my surprise, when I removed one, a metal clip and a washer of the same size, about 70mm in circumference, came out. The washer was broken and out of a groove where the axle shaft star fits. I went to an auto parts store, and they told me they didn't have it, so they sent me to a Renault dealership. So, I went and showed it to the parts receptionist at the Renault dealership, and he said they didn't have it, but if I ordered it, they could get it for me overnight. I said yes and asked if that was why the car wasn't moving, even though the wheels fit. Speeds, he tells me yes!!!!!!!!

That washer and clip are what keep the gear in contact with the differential's planetary gear, and if it comes loose, it stops engaging and acts like it's been lifted from one side...it won't move! Phew, what a relief! Tomorrow I'll go get it, install it, and let you know how it goes. Cheers!!!!!!