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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