Chassis — general information The front suspension is independent, with McPherson struts, lower wishbones and an anti-roll bar. Racks with twisted springs and built-in telescopic shock absorbers are attached with the upper part to the reinforced...
Height of body control points (R1): distance between the floor and the axis of rotation of the front wheel. (R2): distance between the floor and the axis of rotation of the rear wheel. Front body height (W1) is the height between the floor and the...
Adjustment of a convergence of forward wheels Note. The Renault card must remain in the reader during wheel alignment and alignment checks. Do not press the engine start button. Set the wheels to straight ahead. Secure the steering wheel with a locking tool. Adjust...
Checking the ball joint of the front axle shaft lever Place the car on a lift. Check: compression of the cover on the ball joint of the lower arm of the front suspension; no breaks in the protective cover. If the ball joint boot of the lower front suspension arm is in poor...
Diagnostics of vibrations related to vehicle speed Vibrations are caused by a sequence of pulses. In the case of vibrations related to the speed of movement, these impulses are generated by an imbalance of some element rotating with the wheel, which is transmitted to...
Determining the source of vibrations Determining the source of vibration is also an element of diagnostics, but to a lesser extent, because. this aspect of diagnosis is not systematized. Vibrations are transmitted through the suspension and further through...
Special cases of vibration A possible cause of vibrations is a defect in the design of the tires. Such a defect is outwardly invisible. To identify it, you need to perform an appropriate check. Note. In the presence of a defect in the design of...
Wheels and tires Tire identification Tire marking example: 205/65 R 15 91 V. Tire speed indices Tire pressure monitoring system (diagnostics) The sensors begin to emit signals about a minute after the speed exceeds 20 km/h. While...
Wheel disks Drive identification Identification marking of rims is carried out in two ways: engraving on stamped steel rims; cast markings on alloy wheels. By marking, you can determine the main dimensions of the wheel. This...
Tire pressure sensor Removing the sensor Remove: nut (1), while holding the pressure sensor on the rim; pressure meter (5). Tire pressure sensor: 1 - lock nut; 2 - valve gasket; 3 - cup; 4 - valve; 5 - pressure sensor. When replacing a...
Recommendations when performing operations To prevent permanent damage to the front wheel hub bearing, do not loosen or tighten the driveshaft mounting nut with the wheels on the floor. Do not lower the vehicle onto the wheels with the wheel drive shafts removed...
Rounded fist Place the car on a lift. Remove: front wheel; brake pads; shoe guide; brake disk. Disconnect from wire holder (1) wheel speed sensor. Loosen the mounting bolt (2) wheel speed sensor. Remove the wheel speed sensor from...
Lower arm front suspension Loosen the lower control arm ball joint nut (2). Disconnect the suspension arm ball joint from the steering knuckle. Remove the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Loosen the fastening nut (3) tie rod ball joint pin....
Front wheel bearing Remove elastic ring (1) from a groove in the front steering knuckle. Remove the hub using a press, using a piece of pipe with an outer diameter of 42 mm as a mandrel. Install puller arms (2) into the groove of the inner...
Front subframe Move aside the floor mat on the driver's side to access the universal joint yoke. Remove the bolt (3) terminal connection of the universal joint of the steering shaft. Install the steering wheel lock. Remove the cardan...
Stabilizer bar of the front suspension Roll characteristics Remove: lower mounting nuts (1) anti-roll bar brackets; stabilizer bar brackets; bolts (2) mounting brackets for anti-roll bar; anti-roll bar. Clean the surfaces of the subframe supported by the...
Front shock absorber Front damper: 1 - front impact stopper; 2 — the top cup of a spring; 3 - front filter housing; 4 - nut; 5 - bolts; 6 - nut cover. Place the car on a lift. Attention. Make sure that the color coding of the springs and...
Shock absorber noise (diagnostics) Each shock absorber replacement must be justified by the results of the diagnosis below. Noises heard when driving off the sidewalk «cannon shot», are related to the characteristics of the shock absorber and do not...