268954910-Renault-Scenic.pdf

STEERING ASSEMBLY
Steering rack gaiter: Removal - Refitting
36A
REMOVAL
REFITTING
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
a Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
a Remove:
-the front wheel (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) ,
- the track rod, (see 36A, Steering assembly,
Track rod: Removal - Refitting, page 36A-3)
- the wheel alignment adjusting lock nut.
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
a Always replace:
- the steering box gaiter,
- the retaining clips.
a Clean the contact surfaces between the steering box
and the gaiter using SURFACE CLEANER (see Vehicle:
Parts and ingredients for the repairwork) .
a Coat the gaiter bearing face on the axial ball joint
with SILICONE LUBRICANT (see Vehicle: Parts
and ingredients for the repairwork) to prevent the
gaiter from twisting.
Note:
Be sure to centre the steering to ensure the air in
the gaiters is equalised.
Note:
Be careful not to damage the gaiters: risk of irreversible
damage.
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II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
a Refit:
-a new steering box gaiter,
- new retaining clips.
Note:
When removing the steering gaiter, blast the gaiter
surfaces with compressed air to eliminate any
impurities that could enter the steering box.
a Remove the gaiter retaining clip (1)
a Cut the gaiter retaining clip (2) .
a Remove the gaiter (3) .
III - FINAL OPERATION.
a Refit:
- the wheel alignment adjustment lock nut,
- the track rod, (see 36A, Steering assembly,
Track rod: Removal - Refitting, page 36A-3)
-the front wheel (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
a Check the axle geometry (see 30A, General information,
Axle assemblies: Check, page 30A-8) .
a If necessary, adjust the axle assemblies' geometry
(see 30A, General information, Front axle: Adjusting,
page 30A-16) .
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