wheel bolt torque RENAULT KANGOO 1997 KC / 1.G Chassis Owner's Manual

STEERING ASSEMBLY
Power assisted steering rack
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SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
Mot. 453-01 Hose clamp pliers
T.Av. 476 Ball joint extractor
Wheel bolts 9
Track rod end nut 3.7
Steering rack mounting bolt 5
Universal joint eccentric bolt 2.5
Engine tie bar bolt 6.5
TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daN.m)
Put the vehicle on a two post lift.
REMOVAL
Remove the front wheels.
Fit a clamp Mot. 453-01 to each of the pipes from
the oil reservoir.
NOTE :never clamp the high pressure pipes.
Cut the rubber gaiter retaining clip and push the
gaiter back towards the bulkhead.
Disconnect the ball joints using tool T.Av. 476.
Remove the universal joint eccentric bolt.
Disconnect the oxygen sensor.
Remove the exhaust downpipe.
Remove the bolt (engine side) from the engine tie
bar and pivot the engine and transmission
assembly forwards.
Insert a retaining block.
Special notes for F8Q engine
Remove (from above) :
- the battery,
- the battery mounting,
- the high and low pressure pipes from the
steering valve.
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STEERING ASSEMBLY
Power assisted steering rack
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Disconnect the high and low pressure pipes on the
steering rack (take precautions to catch the oil)
and the nut on the pipe retaining bracket.
Remove:
- the two nuts on the heat shield for the right
hand steering rack bearing,
- the steering rack mounting nuts and remove it
from the timing side.
NOTE :
- do not remove the pipes between the valve
and cylinder,
- fit plugs to the steering rack openings to
prevent the introduction of impurities.
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REFITTING
Refitting is the reverse of removal. Observe the
recommended tightening torques.
Fill the circuit with oil.
Turn the wheels from left to right (engine not
running) to distribute the oil in the circuit.
Repeat the operation with the engine running
then top up the level.
If a new steering rack is being fitted, fit the track
rod ends in the position noted on removal.
To do this, slacken the bolt on the parallelism
adjustment sleeve and slacken the track rod end
while holding the axial ball joint using an open
wrench.
Make a mark or count the number of turns of
thread taken up so the parallelism can be pre-
adjusted on refitting.
Check the parallelism.
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STEERING ASSEMBLY
Steering column
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TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daN.m)
REMOVAL
Disconnect the battery.
Set the vehicle wheels straight.
Remove the steering wheel in the following
manner.
Without airbag option
Remove the plastic cover.
Remove:
- the steering wheel bolt (this
MUST be renewed
on refitting),
- the steering wheel after noting its position.
With airbag option
REMOVAL
Disconnect the battery.
Remove:
- the driver’s airbag cushion by the two Torx T30
bolts (tightening torque 0.5 daN.m) located
behind the steering wheel and disconnect the
connector ( D ),
IMPORTANT: pyrotechnic systems (airbags and
pretensioners) must not be handled near to a heat
source or flame - they may be triggered.
IMPORTANT : whenever the steering wheel is
removed, the airbag connector ( D )
MUST be
disconnected. The airbag is fitted with a
connector which short circuits when it is
connected to avoid any incorrect triggering.
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- the horn connector, if fitted,
- the steering wheel bolt (this
MUST be renewed
on refitting),
- the steering wheel after setting the wheels
straight,
- the half cowlings ( three bolts).
Disconnect the rotary switch connector and
remove it after removing the three mounting
bolts ( E ).
When removing the switch, its position must be
noted:
• either by ensuring the wheels are straight when
removing it so that the track may be positioned
centrally,
• or by immobilising the rotary switch rotor with
adhesive tape.
Steering wheel bolt 4.5
Steering column universal joint
eccentric bolt 2.5
Steering column mounting nuts 2
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STEERING ASSEMBLY
Steering column
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IMPORTANT : if these instructions are not
followed exactly the system may not operate
normally and could even be triggered incorrectly.
IMPORTANT
Before reconnecting the driver’s airbag cushion,
check to see if the system is operating correctly as
follows:
•check the airbag warning light on the
instrument panel is illuminated when the
ignition is on,
•connect a dummy ignition module to the
driver’s airbag connector and check that the
warning light extinguishes,
•switch the ignition off, connect the airbag
cushion in place of the dummy ignition module
and secure the cushion to the steering wheel,
•switch the ignition on. Check the warning light
illuminates for three seconds when the ignition
is switched on then extinguishes and remains
extinguished.
If the warning light does not operate as described
above, refer to the fault finding section and check
the system using the
XRBAG (Elé. 1288).
SPECIAL NOTES FOR VEHICLES FITTED WITH A
DRIVER’S AIRBAG
Ensure that the wheels are still straight.
Check that the rotary switch is still immobilised
before refitting.
If it is not, follow the method for centring
described in section 88 "driver’s airbag".
Renew the steering wheel bolt each time it is
removed ( pre-bonded bolt).
Observe the correct tightening torque ( 4.5
daN.m).
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MECHANICAL ELEMENT CONTROLS
Braking compensator
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NOTE
the braking compensators differ depending on the type of rear axle:
-standard load rear axle: red reference mark,
-increased load rear axle: green reference mark,
REMOVAL
Put the vehicle on a two post lift.
Disconnect the brake pipes.
Disconnect rod ( 2 ) from the compensator by
slackening bolt ( 1 ).
Remove the compensator (two bolts).
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TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daN.m)
Hydraulic unions 1.7
Compensator mounting bolt 1.8
Rod adjustment bolt 1
NOTE : do not alter the position of nut (3).
REFITTING
Refitting is the reverse of removal.
Bleed and check the circuit (see section "Checking
- Adjusting").
SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
Fre. 244 -03
or
Fre. 1085-01
CHECKING
Connect two pressure gauges Fre. 244-03 or
Fre. 1085-01 :
- one at the front right hand side,
- one at the rear left hand side.
Bleed the pressure gauges via screw (P).
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Progressively press the brake pedal until the
pressure at the front wheels is the setting
pressure (see table of values). Read the
corresponding pressure at the rear wheels;
correct it if necessary.Pressure gauge for checking
compensator rating
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ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
BOSCH ABS
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Pipe unions M10 × 100 1.7
M12 × 100 1.7
TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daN.m)
REMOVAL
Put the vehicle on a two post lift.
Disconnect the battery.
Remove the front right hand wheel.
Fit a pedal press to limit the amount of brake
fluid which will run out.
From above:
Disconnect the computer connector.
Remove the two earth bolts.
Disconnect the six pipes from the hydraulic assem-
bly, marking their position for refitting.
From below:
Remove:
- the exhaust downpipe,
- the exhaust manifold heat shield ( 3 bolts),
- the two lower mounting bolts for the hydraulic
assembly,HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY
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- the hydraulic assembly via the wheel arch.
Remove the upper hydraulic assembly mounting
bolt ( 1 ).
REFITTING
Refitting is the reverse of removal.
NOTE : the computer must not be removed. If
there is a fault, replace the complete hydraulic as-
sembly.
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