Renault Clio: Axial ball joint linkage: Removal - Refitting
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
- Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and
lifting).
- Remove the front wheel (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, 35A-1).
- Remove the track rod (see 36A, Steering assembly,
Track rod: Removal - Refitting, 36A-3).
- Remove the steering rack gaiter (see 36A, Steering
assembly, Steering box gaiter: Removal - Refitting, 36A-13).
- Unlock the steering column.
Note:
During this operation, the steering rack must be
in place on the vehicle.
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
- Set up the (1) Dir. 1741 on the steering rack, at the
pinion end.
- Unlock the axial ball joint using tool (2) Dir. 1305- 01.
- Remove the axial ball joint.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
- parts always to be replaced: Steering axial ball
joint washer (13,04,02,04)
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
- Refit:
- a new washer (1),
- the axial ball joint (2).
- Torque tighten the axial ball joint (80 N.m) using
the tool (Dir. 1305-01).
- Remove the (Dir. 1741).
- Coat with SILICONE GREASE (see Vehicle: Parts
and consumables for the repair) :
- the steering rack,
- the axial ball joint.
III - FINAL OPERATION.
- Refit the steering box gaiter (see 36A, Steering assembly,
Steering box gaiter: Removal - Refitting, 36A-13).
- Refit the track rod (see 36A, Steering assembly,
Track rod: Removal - Refitting, 36A-3).
- Refit the wheel (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, 35A-1).
- Check the axle geometry (see Axle assemblies: Check).
- If necessary, adjust the axle assemblies' geometry
(see 30A, General information, Front axle system:
Adjustment, 30A-23).
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VEHICLE WITH KEY
Intermediate shaft
Steering column adjustment
handle
Key-operated switch
VEHICLE WITH CARD
Intermediate shaft
Electric steering column lock
Steering column adjustment
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REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting).
Remove:
the mounting clips (1) from the lower trim of the
driver's side dashboard,
the
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting).
Remove:
the mounting clips (1) on the lower trim of the driver's
side dashboard,
the lo
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K4J or K4M
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting)
(80A, Battery).
K4M, and 862
Remove:
the air resonator (1).
the air filter unit air inlet pipe (2),
the dipstick,
the dipstick guide bolts (3).
Move aside the dipstick
B85 or C85 or S85, and EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA1 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA2 or
EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA3 or
EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA4 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA5, and DOCUMENTATION PHASE 1
STRIPPING
I - STRIPPING PREPARATION OPERATION
Remove the rear bumper (see 55A, Exterior protection,
Rear bumper: Removal - Refitting,
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