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
han
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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NAVIGATION AID 1 LEVEL
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
If the "computer - navigation screen" is being replaced,
carry out the necessary operations using the
Diagnostic tool (see Fault finding - Replacement
of components) (86C, Navigation).
Switch off the ignition.
WARNING
To preven
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Remove:
the complete rear bench seat,
the front seats (see 75A, Front seat frames and
mechanisms, Complete front seat: Removal -
Refitting, 75A-33),
the centre console (see Centre console: Removal - Refitting),
the front door sill trims (see 71
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