Renault Clio: Steering column: List and location of components

VEHICLE WITH KEY

1. Intermediate shaft
2. Steering column adjustment handle
3. Key-operated switch

VEHICLE WITH CARD

4. Intermediate shaft
5. Electric steering column lock
6. Steering column adjustment handle

Steering column: Removal - Refitting

IMPORTANT

To avoid any risk of triggering when working on or near a pyrotechnic component (airbags or pretensioners), lock the airbag computer using the diagnostic tool.

When this function is activated, all the trigger lines are inhibited and the airbag warning light on the instrument panel lights up continuously (ignition on).

IMPORTANT

Never handle the pyrotechnic systems (pretensioners or airbags) near to a source of heat or naked flame - they may be triggered.

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Unlock the steering column.
• Lock the airbag computer using the Diagnostic tool (see Fault finding - Replacement of components) (MR 394, 88C, Airbags and pretensioners).
• Set the wheels straight ahead.
• Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Remove the driver's front airbag (see Driver's frontal airbag: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 88C, Airbags and seat belt pretensioners).
• Remove the steering wheel (see 36A, Steering assembly, Steering wheel: Removal - Refitting, 36A-22).
• Remove the steering column switch assembly (see Steering column switch assembly: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 84A, Control - Signals).

VEHICLE WITH KEY

• Remove:
  • the immobiliser antenna/transponder ring (see Transponder ring: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 82A, Immobiliser),
  • the ignition switch, if replacing the steering column (see Ignition switch: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 82A, Immobiliser).

VEHICLE WITH CARD

• Remove the electric steering column lock (see Electric steering column lock: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 82A, Immobiliser).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Lift the floor carpet to access the universal joint bolt.

• Remove the universal joint cover (1) (do not keep).

• Remove:
  • the universal joint bolt (2) (do not keep),
  • the universal joint nut (do not keep).

• Remove the steering column bolts (3) on the cross member.
• Fit a shim, approximately 20 cm, on the floor under the intermediate shaft bolt (6) to position the column before disconnecting the connections (5).

Note: The column cannot be set down directly on the floor since the cable is not long enough.

• Remove the steering column from the pre-supports (4) to set it down on the shim.

• Disconnect the three connectors (5) while holding the column on the shim.
• Remove:
  • the steering column with the intermediate shaft,
  • the bolt (6) connecting the steering column to the intermediate shaft,
  • the steering column intermediate shaft.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATIONS OPERATION

• Always replace:
  • the steering wheel bolt after each removal,
  • the universal joint bolt and cam nut after each removal.

WARNING

Do not separate the two sliding parts of the intermediate shaft.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit:
  • the intermediate shaft of the steering column,
  • the bolt connecting the steering column to the intermediate shaft,
  • the steering column connectors,
  • the steering column with the intermediate shaft,
  • the steering column bolts on the cross member.

Note: Check that the steering column is held on the cross member using the front and rear pre-supports (4) before tightening it.

• Remove the shim.
• Torque tighten the steering column bolts (21 Nm).

• Observe the direction of fitting for the universal joint cam nut and bolt.
• Refit:
  • the universal joint,
  • the new universal joint bolt,
  • the new universal joint nut.
• Pretighten the universal joint cam nut and bolt.
• Pull the intermediate shaft to make sure that the bolt is present in the neck.
• Torque tighten:
  • the bolt connecting the steering column to the intermediate shaft (32 Nm),
  • the universal joint bolt on the steering box (24 Nm).
• Refit the floor carpet.

Note: Check that the floor carpet fits under the accelerator pedal end-stop.

III - FINAL OPERATION.

VEHICLE WITH CARD

• Refit the electric steering column lock (see Electric steering column lock: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 82A, Immobiliser).

VEHICLE WITH KEY

• Refit:
  • the ignition switch, if replacing the steering column (see Ignition switch: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 82A, Immobiliser),
  • the immobiliser antenna/transponder ring (see Transponder ring: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 82A, Immobiliser).

• Refit:
  • the steering column switch assembly (see Steering column switch assembly: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 84A, Control - Signals),
  • the steering wheel (see 36A, Steering assembly, Steering wheel: Removal - Refitting, 36A- 22),
• the driver's front airbag (see Driver's frontal airbag: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 88C, Airbags and seat belt pretensioners).
• Connect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Unlock the airbag computer using the Diagnostic tool (see Fault finding - Replacement of components) (MR 394, 88C, Airbag and pretensioners).
• Configure the power-assisted steering computer (see Fault finding - Replacement of components) (MR 394, 36B, Electric steering).

Steering box gaiter: Removal - Refitting

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),
  • the track rod, (see 36A, Steering assembly, Track rod: Removal - Refitting, 36A-3)
  • the wheel alignment adjusting lock nut.

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

Note: When removing the steering gaiter, blast the gaiter surfaces with compressed air to eliminate any impurities that could enter the steering box.

• Remove the gaiter retaining clip (1)
• Cut the gaiter retaining clip (2).
• Remove the gaiter (3).

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• Always replace:
  • the steering box gaiter,
  • the retaining clips.
• Clean the contact surfaces between the steering box and the gaiter using SURFACE CLEANER (see Vehicle: Parts and consumables for the repair).
• Coat the gaiter bearing face on the axial ball joint with SILICONE LUBRICANT (see Vehicle: Parts and consumables for the repair) to prevent the gaiter from twisting.

Note: Be sure to centre the steering to ensure the air in the gaiters is equalised.

Note: Be careful not to damage the gaiters: risk of irreversible damage.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit:
  • a new steering box gaiter,
  • new retaining clips.

III - FINAL OPERATION.

• Refit:
  • the wheel alignment adjustment lock nut,
  • the track rod, (see 36A, Steering assembly, Track rod: Removal - Refitting, 36A-3)
  • the front 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).

Bulkhead seal: Removal - Refitting

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02A, Lifting equipment).
• Remove:
  • the front wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, 35A-1),
  • the engine undertray,
  • the steering box (see 36B, Power assisted steering, Power-assisted steering box: Removal - Refitting, 36B-3).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Unclip the bulkhead seal (2) at (1) using a flat-blade screwdriver.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Fit the bulkhead seal in its original position.

II - FINAL OPERATION.

• Refit:
  • the steering box (see 36B, Power assisted steering, Power-assisted steering box: Removal - Refitting, 36B-3),
  • the engine undertray,
  • the front wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, 35A-1).

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