268954910-Renault-Scenic.pdf

FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front axle sub-frame: Removal - Refitting
31A
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a Remove the sub-frame fittings.
a Proceed in the reverse order to removal.
REFITTING
a Be sure to replace the sub-frame and arm mountings.
a Degrease the surfaces on the body that make contact
with the subframe and cross member using
some SURFACE CLEANER.
a Torque tighten and in order:
- the sub-frame linkage bolt (105 Nm),
- the rear cross member bolts on the subframe
(62 Nm),
- the bolts to the sub-frame tie-rod (105 Nm).
WARNING
Be sure to follow the sub-frame tightening order.
a Torque tighten the lower arm bolts (see 31A, Front
axle components, Front driveshaft lower arm:
Removal - Refitting, page 31A-22) .
WARNING
A shim of 10 mm in thickness must be placed
between the radiator cross member and the subframe.
Centre the radiator cross member pin in
the subframe hole at the level of the lower arm
front mounting, to torque tighten the radiator
cross member mountings.
a Torque tighten:
- the radiator cross member rear bolts (21 Nm),
- the front mountings of the radiator cross member
(105 Nm).
- the lower ball joint bolts (60 Nm),
- the engine tie-bar bolts on the subframe (105
Nm),
- the anti-roll bar tie rod ball joint nuts (44 Nm),
- the track rod end nuts (37 Nm),
- the side stiffener bolts (21 Nm).
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