Suspension and steering specifications Characteristic Meaning Lateral play of the front wheel hub assembly 0 - 0.05 mm Rear suspension Characteristic Meaning Lateral play of the rear wheel hub assembly 0 - 0.03 mm Steering gear Characteristic Meaning Length...
Removal and installation the front steering knuckle assembly Note: It is necessary to replace the "Nylstop" type nut with an "Enko" nut (installed without the use of a gripping compound). If the vehicle is already equipped with an "Enko" type nut, there is no need to replace it -...
Checking and replacing front wheel hub bearings Note: The double row roller bearing is lubricated and sealed and does not require maintenance. Do not remove the bearing unless absolutely necessary, as this will damage it. Do not overtighten the drive shaft nut in an...
Removal and installation the front pillar Removal 1. Block the rear wheels, apply the handbrake, then jack up the front of the car and place it on axle stands. Remove the wheel. 2. Loosen the mounting bolt and separate the wiring/brake hose bracket from the...
Front pillar overhaul Warning! A suitable spring compressor, preferably adjustable, is required. Attempting to disassemble the strut without this tool will result in component damage or personal injury. Note: A new upper mount plate nut will...
Removal and installation the front anti-roll bar Removal 1. Block the rear wheels, apply the handbrake, then jack up the front of the car and place it on axle stands. Remove both front wheels. 2. Remove the lower engine shield (where is available) and the exhaust...
Checking and replacing rear wheel hub bearings Note: The double row roller or ball bearing is lubricated and sealed and does not require maintenance. Do not remove the bearing unless absolutely necessary, as this will damage it. Do not overtighten the drive shaft...
Removal, checking and installation the rear shock absorber Removal 1. Block the front wheels and select reverse (or "P"). Jack up the rear of the car and place it on axle stands. Remove the rear wheel. 2. Using a jack, lift the trailing arm until the shock absorber is slightly...
Removal and installation the rear anti-roll bar (closed rear axle) Removal 1. Block the front wheels and select reverse (or "P"). Jack up the rear of the car and support it on axle stands. 2. Remove the bolts securing the ends of the stabilizer to the rear suspension trailing arms...
Removal and installation the rear axle Note: New axle mounting bolt nuts will be required during installation. Removal 1. Block the front wheels and select reverse (or "P"). Jack up the rear of the car and support it on axle stands. Remove both rear wheels....
General description of rear axle overhaul Rebuilding a rear axle is a complex task that requires the use of several special tools. Correct assembly of the axle components is essential, otherwise the vehicle's ground clearance will be compromised and/or the rear...
Checking and adjusting the vehicle's ground clearance Checking the ground clearance requires the use of special Renault tools. Adjustment is carried out by changing the position of the longitudinal suspension arms, torsion bars and anti-roll bars (depending on the axle...
Wheel alignment angles The relative positions of the steering and suspension components are determined by three basic angles. All are expressed in degrees, although toe can also be measured on a linear scale. The wheel pivot axis is the line...