Suspension and steering specifications Characteristic Meaning Side play of the front wheel hub assembly 0 - 0.05 mm Rear suspension Characteristic Meaning Side play rear wheel hub assembly 0 - 0.03 mm Steering gear Characteristic Meaning Steering column...
Removal and installation of assembly of a forward rotary fist Note. The nut needs to be replaced "Nylstop" on the nut "Enko" (installed without the use of tack compound). If the car is already equipped with a type nut "Enko", there is no need to replace it - it can be used four...
Check and replacement of bearings of a nave of a forward wheel Note. The double row roller bearing is filled with grease and hermetically sealed and does not require maintenance. Do not remove the bearing unless absolutely necessary as this will damage it. Do not overtighten the...
Removal and installation of a forward rack Removing 1. Block the rear wheels, engage the handbrake, then jack up the front of the vehicle and place it on axle stands. Remove the wheel. 2. Remove the mounting bolt and separate the wiring/brake hose bracket from...
Front pillar bulkhead Warning! You will need a suitable spring extractor, preferably adjustable. Attempting to disassemble the rack without this tool will result in component damage or personal injury. Note. You will need a new top plate...
Removal and installation of the front anti-roll bar Removing 1. Block the rear wheels, engage the handbrake, then jack up the front of the vehicle and place it on axle stands. Remove both front wheels. 2. Remove the engine bottom shield (where available) and downpipe...
Check and replacement of bearings of a nave of a back wheel Note. Double row roller or ball bearings are filled with grease and hermetically sealed and require no maintenance. Do not remove the bearing unless absolutely necessary as this will damage it. Do not overtighten the...
Removing, checking and installing the rear shock absorber Removing 1. Block the front wheels and select reverse (or position "R"). Jack up the rear of the car and place it on axle stands. Remove the rear wheel. 2. Raise the trailing arm with a jack until the shock absorber is...
Removal and installation of the rear anti-roll bar (closed type rear axle) Removing 1. Block the front wheels and select reverse (or position "R"). Jack up the rear of the car and place it on axle stands. 2. Remove the bolts securing the ends of the stabilizer to the trailing arms of the rear...
Removal and installation of a back axis Note. Installation will require new axle mounting bolt nuts. Removing 1. Block the front wheels and select reverse (or position "R"). Jack up the rear of the car and place it on axle stands. Remove both rear wheels. 2....
General description of rear axle bulkhead Rebuilding a rear axle is a complex task that requires the use of several special tools. Proper assembly of the axle components is very important, otherwise the vehicle's ground clearance will be compromised and/or the...
Checking and adjusting the vehicle's ride height Checking the ride height requires the use of specific Renault tools. Adjustment is carried out by changing the position of the trailing arms, torsion bars and anti-roll bars (depending on axle type). This work should be...
Wheel alignment The relative position of the steering and suspension components is determined by three main angles. They are all expressed in degrees, although toe can also be measured on a linear scale. The axis of rotation of the...