268954910-Renault-Scenic.pdf

REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Complete rear axle: Removal - Refitting
33A
Essential special tooling
Mot. 1390
Support for removing/refitting
the engine - gearbox assembly.
Essential equipment
pedal press
component jack
Tightening torquesm
bearing mounting bolts
6.2 daNm
brake hose bolts
1.4 daNm
shock absorber lower
mountings
10.5 daNm
wheel bolts
13 daNm
a Undo the brake hose nuts (1) .
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WARNING
Never use the rear axle as support for a lifting system.
REMOVAL
a Disconnect the wheel speed sensor connectors on
each side member.
a Remove:
- the clips from the rear axle protective fairing using
unclipping pliers,
- the rear axle protective cowling.
a Release the automatic parking brake (see Parking
brake) .
a Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 370, 02A, Lifting equipment).
Note:
- During this operation, secure the vehicle to the
lift with a strap to prevent it from becoming
unbalanced.
-For the strap fitting procedure, (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 370, 02A, Lifting equipment).
a Fit the pedal press to the brake pedal to limit the
outflow of brake fluid.
a Remove the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
a Unclip the parking brake cables.
a Note the parking brake cable routing for refitting.
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