catalytic converter RENAULT KANGOO 1997 KC / 1.G Chassis Workshop Manual

FRONT AXLE
Engine sub-frame
Remove:
- the two nuts for the steering rack heat shield,
- the mounting nuts for the steering rack and
attach it to the exhaust manifold.
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SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
Mot. 1040 -01 Dummy sub-frame for removing/refitting engine/transmission assembly
T. Av. 476 Ball joint extractor
REMOVAL
Disconnect the battery.
Put the vehicle on a two post lift.
Remove the wheels.
Disconnect the track rod ends using tool T. Av.
476.
Remove the key on the stub axle carrier.
Release but do not remove the mudguards to
reach the upper bolt on the sub-frame - side mem-
ber tie rod and remove it.
Remove:
- the exhaust downpipe and attach the catalytic
converter,
- the bolt (engine side) for the engine tie bar.
- the gear control by removing the two bolts at
the ends of the control. To do this, the cataly-
tic converter heat shield must be removed and
the gaiter on the gearbox side must also be re-
moved.
TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daN.m)
Wheel bolts 9
Track rod end nut 3.7
Steering universal joint bolt 2.5
Sub-frame mounting bolt front Ø10 6
rear Ø 12 10.5
Sub-frame - side member tie rod nut 3
Key nut on stub axle carrier 5.5
Engine tie bar 6.5
Steering box mounting bolt 5
Fit tool Mot. 1040-01 under the engine sub-frame.
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