268954910-Renault-Scenic.pdf

FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Spring and front shock absorber: Removal - Refitting
31A
Essential special tooling
Sus. 1731
Front shock absorber removal
tool.
spring compressor
Essential equipment
spanner for shock absorber rod nut
Tightening torquesm
shock absorber rod nut
62 Nm
shock absorber turret
mounting bolts
17 Nm
shock absorber base
mounting bolt
105 Nm
anti-roll bar tie-rod ball
joint mounting nut
44 Nm
a Remove:
- the shock absorber base mounting bolt (1) ,
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REMOVAL
a Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 370, 02A, Lifting equipment).
- the front brake calliper mounting bolt (2) .
a Suspend the « front brake calliper mounting -
calliper » assembly.
a Disconnect the battery (see Battery : Removal -
Refitting) (MR 370, 80A, Battery).
a Remove the front wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
a Unclip the brake hose from the shock absorber and
the wheel speed sensor cable.
a Remove:
- the anti-roll bar tie-rod ball joint,
-the windscreen wiper mechanism (see Windscreen
wiper mechanism: Removal - Refitting)
(MR 370, 85A, Wiping - Washing).
a Position the (Sus. 1731).
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a Tighten the bolt (3) of the (Sus. 1731) to separate
the shock absorber base from the hub carrier.
a Ensure that the section (4) of the (Sus. 1731) is
pressed firmly against the shock absorber base.
a Suspend the hub carrier
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