Renault Clio: Track rod: Removal - Refitting
Renault Clio III (2005-2013) Service Manual / Chassis / Steering Assembly / Track rod: Removal - Refitting
IMPORTANT
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and operation recommendations before carrying out any repair (see Steering: Precautions for the repair).
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
- Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
- Remove the front wheel (see 35A, Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, 35A-1).
EQUIPMENT LEVEL EAC or EQUIPMENT LEVEL SPORT
- Release the wheel speed sensor wiring
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED
- Loosen the wheel alignment adjustment lock nut (1).
- Remove the track rod ball joint nut (2).
- Extract the ball joint using (3) (Tav. 476).
- Unscrew the track rod anti-clockwise and note the number of turns for refitting.
- Remove the track rod.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED
- Screw the track rod back in place by the number of turns noted during removal.
- Fit the track rod end in the hub carrier.
- Refit the track rod ball joint nut.
- Tighten to torque:
- the track rod ball joint nut (37 N.m),
- the wheel alignment adjusting lock nut (53 N.m).
II - FINAL OPERATION
EQUIPMENT LEVEL EAC or EQUIPMENT LEVEL SPORT
- Refit the wheel speed sensor wiring.
- 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 geometry of the axle assemblies (see 30A, General information, Front axle system: Adjustment, 30A-23).
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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,
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VEHICLE WITH CARD
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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
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the
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AIR CONDITIONING or CLIMATE CONTROL
I - SAFETY
IMPORTANT
The following must be worn when handling refrigerant:
gloves,
protective goggles (with side shields if possible).
In the event of refrigerant fluid coming into contact
with the eyes, rinse well with clean water continuously
for 15 minutes.
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General description
IMPORTANT
Use a repair bench to ensure the positioning of the
points and the geometry of the axle assemblies.
Note:
The information contained in the following
describes the general repair procedure for all vehicles
having the same design for this part.
Before reading the following general informati
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