Description of the front suspension design RENAULT MEGANE cars have a front axle beam that is bolted to the body. This design, where both lower triangular-type transverse levers supporting the shock absorber strut are attached to the beam, increases driving...
Shock absorber strut — removal and installation Removal SCENIC cars 1. Remove the windshield wiper arms, see the relevant chapter. 2. Unscrew the mounting bolts and remove the gutter grate, see the corresponding chapter. 3. Remove cover 1, which covers the upper...
Shock absorber strut and shock absorber spring Removal 1. Remove the shock absorber strut. 2. Clamp the shock absorber strut in a vice and compress the strut spring with a suitable clamp with handles. The spring should be compressed by approximately 10 mm (see...
Shock absorber — check The appearance of the following moments in the dynamic properties of the car indicates a defect in the shock absorbers: a) slow return of the body to its original position when driving on an uneven road; b) increasing...
Stiffeners — removal and installation SCENIC cars Removal 1. Disconnect the anti-roll bar, see the corresponding chapter. 2. Unscrew the bolts 1. When removing only one rack, only unscrew the bolts of the corresponding rack (see illustration). 5.2 Unscrew...
Anti-roll bar — removal and installation Removal 1. Place the vehicle on jack stands. 2. Disconnect the inlet pipe from the exhaust manifold. 3. Disconnect the gear shift rod from the gearbox. 4. Unscrew the mounting bolts of the brackets 1 of the auxiliary...
Wishbone — Removal, Installation, Replacement of Silent Blocks Removal 1. Remove the clamps 1 of the anti-roll bar fastenings from the vehicle while it is parked on its wheels. These clamps are screwed to the transverse arms (see illustration) lower the stabilizer down. On...
Ball joint — removal and installation The ball joint that connects the wishbone to the steering knuckle must be replaced if significant play appears or if the cuff is damaged. Removal 1. Mark the position of the front wheels on the hubs with paint. This...
Front Wheel Hub Bearing — Removal and Installation The hub bearing is a double ball bearing. A defective hub bearing is manifested by a difficult wheel movement when the brake is not applied, as well as noise when making a tight turn. Hub bearings are very tightly...
Drive shaft — removal and installation Removal 1. Unscrew the hub nut on the vehicle standing on its wheels. 2. Remove the wheel brake caliper and secure it to the body with wire. Attention! Do not disconnect the brake fluid hose from the caliper. Otherwise,...
Outer CV joint seal — replacement If the CV joint cuff is changed due to a defect, it is recommended, especially for cars with high mileage, to also replace the cuff of the second CV joint Sa. To replace the cuff, it is necessary to disassemble the...
Inner CV joint seal of drive shaft — replacement If the CV joint seal is changed due to a defect, it is recommended, especially for vehicles with high mileage, to also replace the seal of the second CV joint. The inner CV joints on the left and right drive shafts are...
Description of the rear suspension design Depending on the engine type, RENAULT MEGANE vehicles can be equipped with two types of rear axle. Vehicles with engines up to 90 hp are equipped with a rear axle with longitudinal levers and independent wheel...
Rear shock absorbers — removal and installation Attention! When removing and installing shock absorbers, the car must stand on its wheels. Removal 1. Unscrew the bolt I securing the lower shock absorber support (see illustration). In this case, the car must stand on...
Rear wheel hub bearing — removal and installation A defective rear wheel hub bearing is manifested by noise when driving on turns, and a difficult movement of unbraked wheels. The bearing is firmly seated on the hub, so its removal and installation are only possible...
Brake Drum/Brake Disc and Hub — Removal and Installation Removal 1. Mark the position of the rear wheels on the hub with paint. This will allow you to install the balanced wheel in its original position during assembly. 2. Loosen the wheel nuts. The car must be standing on...