steering wheel adjustment RENAULT TWINGO RS 2009 2.G Chasiss Workshop Manual

Contents
Radiator mounting cross
member: Removal - Refitting 31A-51
Front anti-roll bar: Removal -
Refitting 31A-52
33A REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Rear brake pads: Removal -
Refitting 33A-1
Rear brake hose: Removal -
Refitting 33A-4
Rear brake calliper: Removal
- Refitting 33A-7
Rear brake calliper
mounting: Removal -
Refitting 33A-9
Rear brake disc: Removal -
Refitting 33A-11
Rear brake disc: Description 33A-13
Rear brake lining: Removal -
Refitting 33A-14
Rear brake cylinder:
Removal - Refitting 33A-17
Rear brake drum: Removal -
Refitting 33A-19
Rear brake drum:
Description 33A-21
Rigid brake pipe: Removal -
Refitting 33A-22
Shock absorber: Removal -
Refitting 33A-24
Rear suspension spring:
Removal - Refitting 33A-28
Rear drum bear ing: Removal
- Refitting 33A-30
Rear stub axle carr ier:
Removal - Refitting 33A-32
Complete rear axle system:
Removal - Refitting 33A-37 31A FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
35A WHEELS AND TYRES
Wheel: Removal - Refitting 35A-1
Wheel: Balancing 35A-4
Tyres: Identification 35A-7
Tyres: Removal - Refi tting 35A-8
Tyre pressure: Identification 35A-10
Wheel r im: Identifi cation 35A-11
36A STEERING ASSEMBLY
Steering box: Removal -
Refitting 36A-1
Track rod: Removal -
Refitting 36A-2
Axial ball joint linkage:
Removal - Refitting 36A-4
Steering column: List and
location of components 36A-6
Steering column: Removal -
Refitting 36A-7
Steering box gaiter: Removal
- Refitting 36A-16
Bulkhead seal: Removal -
Refitting 36A-17
Intermediate shaft: Removal
- Refitting 36A-18
Steering column adjustment
handle: Removal - Refitting 36A-21
Steering wheel: Removal -
Refitting 36A-23
36B POWER ASSISTED STEERING
Power-assisted steering
computer: Removal -
Refitting 36B-1

30A-32
GENERAL INFORMATION
Front axle assembly: Adjustment values
30A
III - CASTOR ANGLE
Not adjustable.EQUIPMENT LEVEL SPORT, and 17" ALUMIN-
IUM WHEELS, and ADDITIONAL EXTREME PACK
Value (for two wheels) Position of vehicle
-0˚11’ ± 9’ Vehicle in running order
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EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA0 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL
EA1 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA3 or EQUIPMENT
LEVEL EA5 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EAG or
EQUIPMENT LEVEL EZ2 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL
EZ4, and MANUAL STEERING
Value Vehicle position (mm)
1˚52’ ± 30’
1˚53’ ± 30’
1˚50’ ± 30’
1˚44’ ± 30’
1˚41’ ± 30’
1˚38’ ± 30’
1˚40’ ± 30’
1˚37’ ± 30’
1˚33’ ± 30’
1˚29’ ± 30’
Maximum left - right differ-
ence = 30’W2 - W1 = 112
W2 - W1 = 113
W2 - W1 = 114
W2 - W1 = 117
W2 - W1 = 119
W2 - W1 = 120
W2 - W1 = 121
W2 - W1 = 122
W2 - W1 = 125
W2 - W1 = 127

30A-33
GENERAL INFORMATION
Front axle assembly: Adjustment values
30A
IV - CAMBER
Not adjustable. EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA0 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL
EA1 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA3 or EQUIPMENT
LEVEL EA5 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EAG or
EQUIPMENT LEVEL EZ2 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL
EZ4, and POWER ASSISTED STEERING
Value Vehicle position (mm)
2˚40’ ± 30’
2˚41’ ± 30’
2˚38’ ± 30’
2˚32’ ± 30’
2˚29’ ± 30’
2˚26’ ± 30’
2˚28’ ± 30’
2˚25’ ± 30’
2˚21’ ± 30’
2˚17’ ± 30’
Maximum left - r ight differ-
ence = 30’W2 - W1 = 112
W2 - W1 = 113
W2 - W1 = 114
W2 - W1 = 117
W2 - W1 = 119
W2 - W1 = 120
W2 - W1 = 121
W2 - W1 = 122
W2 - W1 = 125
W2 - W1 = 127
EQUIPMENT LEVEL SPORT, and 16" ALUMIN-
IUM WHEELS
ValueMax difference Left/
Right
2˚57’ ± 18’ 30’
EQUIPMENT LEVEL SPORT, and 17" ALUMIN-
IUM WHEELS, and WITHOUT ADDITIONAL
SPORT PACK
ValueMax difference Left/
Right
2˚57’ ± 18’ 30’
EQUIPMENT LEVEL SPORT, and 17" ALUMIN-
IUM WHEELS, and ADDITIONAL EXTREME PACK
ValueMax difference Left/
Right
3˚ ± 18’ 30’
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30A-36
GENERAL INFORMATION
Front axle system: Adjustment
30A
I - ADJUSTMENT PREPARATION STAGE
aCheck the geometry (see 30A, General informa-
tion, Axle assemblies: Check, page 30A-23) .
II - ADJUSTMENT OPERATION
1 - Wheel alignment
aSet the wheels straight ahead.
aLock the steering wheel using a flywheel immobil-
iser.
aAdjust the wheel alignment by rotating the track rod
sleeves.
aLoosen the wheel alignment adjustment lock nut (1)
.
aTurn the track rod sleeve (2) to the required value.
aAfter adjustment, torque tighten the wheel align-
ment adjustment lock nuts (53 N.m).2 - Castor angle
aNot adjustable.
3 - Camber
aNot adjustable.
4 - Pivot
aNot adjustable. Equipment required
flywheel immobiliser
Tightening torquesm
wheel alignment adjust-
ment lock nuts53 N.m
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36A-1
STEERING ASSEMBLY
Steering box: Removal - Refitting
36A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift ( (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) ).
aRemove:
-the front wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) ,
-the front wheel arch liners (see Front wheel arch
liner: Removal - Refitting) (55A, Exterior protec-
tion),
-the « subframe - front driveshaft lower arm - power-
assisted steering box - front anti-roll bar » assem-
bly (see 31A, Front axle components, Front axle
subframe: Removal - Refitting, page 31A-43) .
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aRemove:
-the power-assisted steering box bolts (1) ,
-the power-assisted steering box.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the power-assisted steering box,
-the power-assisted steering box bolts.
aTorque tighten the power-assisted steering box
bolts (105 Nm).
II - FINAL OPERATION.
aRefit:
-the « subframe - front driveshaft lower arm - power-
assisted steering box - front anti-roll bar » assem-
bly (see 31A, Front axle components, Front axle
subframe: Removal - Refitting, page 31A-43) ,
-the wheel arch liners (see Front wheel arch liner:
Removal - Refitting) (55A, Exterior protection),
-the front wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
aCheck the axle geometry (see 30A, General infor-
mation, Axle assemblies: Check, page 30A-23) .
aIf necessary, adjust the axle assemblies' geometry
(see 30A, General information, Front axle sys-
tem: Adjustment, page 30A-36) . Tightening torquesm
power-assisted steering
box bolts105 Nm
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36A-2
STEERING ASSEMBLY
Track rod: Removal - Refitting
36A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
aRemove the front wheel (see 35A, Wheels and ty-
res, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aLoosen the wheel alignment adjustment lock nut (1)
.
aRemove the track rod ball joint nut (2) .aExtract the ball joint using (3) (Tav. 476).
aUnscrew the track rod anti-clockwise and note the
number of turns for refitting.
aRemove the track rod.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aScrew the track rod back in place by the number of
turns noted during removal.
aFit the track rod end in the hub carrier.
aRefit the track rod ball joint nut.
aTighten to torque:
-the track rod ball joint nut (37 N.m),
-the wheel alignment adjusting lock nut (53
N.m).
II - FINAL OPERATION
aRefit the wheel (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
aCheck the axle geometry (see 30A, General infor-
mation, Axle assemblies: Check, page 30A-23) .
aIf necessary, adjust the geometry of the axle assem-
blies (see 30A, General information, Front axle
system: Adjustment, page 30A-36) . Special tooling required
Tav. 476Ball joint extractor.
Tightening torquesm
track rod ball joint nut37 N.m
wheel alignment adjust-
ing lock nut53 N.m
IMPORTANT
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and oper-
ation recommendations before carrying out any
repair (see Steering: Precautions for the repair) .
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36A-5
STEERING ASSEMBLY
Axial ball joint linkage: Removal - Refitting
36A
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit on the steering rack:
-the limiter,
-the axial ball joint whose threading has been coat-
ed with HIGH RESISTANCE THREAD LOCK.
aTorque tighten the axial ball joint (50 Nm) using the
(Dir. 1305-01) (2) .
aRemove the (Dir. 1306-03) (1) from the steering
rack on the pinion end.
III - FINAL OPERATION
aRefit:
-the steering box gaiter (see 36A, Steering assem-
bly, Steering box gaiter: Removal - Refitting,
page 36A-16) ,
-the track rod (see 36A, Steering assembly, Track
rod: Removal - Refitting, page 36A-2) ,
-the front wheel on the side in question (see 35A,
Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting,
page 35A-1) .
a
aApply the before repair procedure using the dia-
gnostic tool:
-connect the diagnostic tool,
-select the airbag computer,
-go to repair mode,
-apply the "after repair procedure".
aCheck the settings of the axle assemblies (see 30A,
General information, Front axle system: Adjust-
ment, page 30A-36) .
aIf necessary, adjust the geometry of the axle assem-
blies (see 30A, General information, Front axle
system: Adjustment, page 30A-36) . Note:
It is necessary to unlock the airbag computer in
order to lock the steering column.

36A-16
STEERING ASSEMBLY
Steering box gaiter: Removal - Refitting
36A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
aRemove:
-the front wheel (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) ,
-the track rod, (see 36A, Steering assembly,
Track rod: Removal - Refitting, page 36A-2)
-the wheel alignment adjusting lock nut.
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
a
aRemove the gaiter retaining clip (1)
aCut the gaiter retaining clip (2) .
aRemove the gaiter (3) .
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
aAlways replace:
-the steering box gaiter,
-the retaining clips.
aClean the contact surfaces between the steering box
and the gaiter using SURFACE CLEANER (see Ve-
hicle: Parts and consumables for the repair) .
aCoat 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.
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-a new steering box gaiter,
-new retaining clips.
III - FINAL OPERATION.
aRefit:
-the wheel alignment adjustment lock nut,
-the track rod, (see 36A, Steering assembly,
Track rod: Removal - Refitting, page 36A-2)
-the front wheel (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
aCheck the axle geometry (see 30A, General infor-
mation, Axle assemblies: Check, page 30A-23) .
aIf necessary, adjust the axle assemblies' geometry
(see 30A, General information, Front axle sys-
tem: Adjustment, page 30A-36) .
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Note:
When removing the steering gaiter, blast the gai-
ter surfaces with compressed air to eliminate any
impurities that could enter the steering box.
Note:
Be sure to centre the steer ing to ensure the air in
the gaiters is equalised.
Note:
Be careful not to damage the gaiters: risk of irre-
versible damage.

36A-20
STEERING ASSEMBLY
Intermediate shaft: Removal - Refitting
36A
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aFit the intermediate shaft on the steering column
while taking care not to shift it more than one tooth in
relation to its initial position.
aCheck that the intermediary shaft on the steering
column side is in the correct position.
aPretighten the intermediate shaft bolt on the steering
column side.
aPull on the intermediate shaft of the steering column
to check presence of the bolt in the neck.
aConnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refit-
ting) (80A, Battery).
aUnlock the steering wheel.
aObserve the direction of fitting for the universal joint
cam nut.
aRefit the universal joint.aCheck that the universal joint is in the correct posi-
tion on the steering rack attack pinion stem.
aPretighten the universal joint bolt.
aTighten to torque:
-the intermediate shaft bolt on the steering col-
umn side (29 Nm),
-the universal joint bolt (24 Nm).
III - FINAL OPERATION.
aConnect the various connectors.
aRefit the dashboard lower trim.
aCheck that correct alignment of the steering wheel
then perform a geometry of the front axle if neces-
sary (see 30A, General information, Front axle
assembly: Adjustment values, page 30A-31) .
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36A-21
STEERING ASSEMBLY
Steering column adjustment handle: Removal - Refitting36A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aDisconnect the battery (see ) (80A, Battery).
aUnclip the dashboard lower trim.
aDisconnect the various connectors.
aPut the handle in the low position (to prevent the mo-
bile part of the column dropping during dismantling).
aRemove:
-the bolts on the steering wheel lower cover,
-the steering wheel lower cover.II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aRemove:
-the nut (1) of the adjustment handle shaft while
holding the handle during unscrewing,
-the locking mechanism (2) of the adjustment han-
dle,
-the adjustment handle (3) .
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Note:
The removal of the steering wheel is not neces-
sary.
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Note:
Do not keep the components of the locking
mechanism and scrap all of its constituent parts,
as well as the adjustment handle.