268954910-Renault-Scenic.pdf

FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front axle sub-frame: Removal - Refitting
31A
a Set the wheels straight ahead.
steering wheel lock
Essential equipment
a Centre the steering wheel.
a Lift the floor carpet to access the universal joint.
component jack
Tightening torquesm
sub-frame linkage bolt
rear cross member bolts
on the subframe
bolts to the sub-frame
tie-rod
radiator cross member
rear bolts
front mountings of the
radiator cross member
lower ball joint bolts
engine tie-bar bolts on
the subframe
anti-roll bar tie rod ball
joint nuts
track rod end nuts
side stiffener bolts
universal joint bolt (TRW
column)
universal joint bolt (NSK
column)
engine tie-bar bolts on
the F or M engine support
engine tie-bar bolts on
the K engine
105 Nm
62 Nm
105 Nm
21 Nm
105 Nm
60 Nm
105 Nm
44 Nm
37 Nm
21 Nm
30 Nm
44 Nm
180Nm
105Nm
a Discard the cover (do not keep it).
a Remove:
- the universal joint bolt (do not keep),
- the universal joint cam nut (do not keep).
a Position the steering wheel lock.
a Strap the radiator to the radiator grille.
104020
WARNING
Do not use the lower arm for support with a lifting
system.
REMOVAL
a Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 370, 02A, Lifting equipment).
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