RENAULT TWINGO 2009 2.G Chasiss Workshop Manual

36A-10
STEERING ASSEMBLY
Steering column: Removal - Refitting
LEFT-HAND DRIVE
36A
aCheck that the universal joint is in the correct posi-
tion.
aTorque tighten the universal joint bolt (24 Nm).
III - FINAL OPERATION.
aConnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refit-
ting) (MR 411, 80A, Battery).
aRefit:
-the ignition switch if the steering column is replaced
(see Ignition switch: Removal - Refitting) (MR
411, 82A, Immobiliser),
-the immobiliser antenna/transponder ring (see
Transponder ring: Removal - Refitting) (MR
411, 82A, Immobiliser),-the steering column switch assembly (see Steer-
ing column switch assembly: Removal - Refit-
ting) (MR 411, 84A, Steering column switch
assembly),
-the steering wheel (see 36A, Steering assembly,
Steering wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 36A-
23) ,
-the driver's front airbag (see Driver's frontal air-
bag: Removal - Refitting) (MR 411, 88C, Airbags
- Pretensioners).
aUnlock the airbag computer using the Diagnostic
tool (see Fault finding - Replacement of compo-
nents) (MR 413, 88C, Airbags - Pretensioners).
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36A-11
STEERING ASSEMBLY
Steering column: Removal - Refitting
RIGHT-HAND DRIVE
36A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aUnlock the steering column.
a
Lock the airbag computer using the Diagnostic tool
(see Fault finding - Replacement of components)
(MR 413, 88C, Airbags and seat belt pretensioners).
aDisconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Re-
fitting) (MR 411, 80A, Battery).
aRemove:
-the driver's front airbag (see Driver's frontal air-
bag: Removal - Refitting) (MR 411, 88C, Airbags
and pretensioners),
-the steering wheel (see 36A, Steering assembly,
Steering wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 36A-
23) .aRemove the rev counter (see Rev counter: Remov-
al - Refitting) (MR 411, 83A, Instrument panel).
aRemove:
-the dashboard lower cover (1) ,
-the bolts (2) from the steering wheel lower cover,
-the steering wheel lower cover (3) ,
-the steering wheel upper cover (4) ,
-the steering column switch assembly (see Steer-
ing column switch assembly: Removal - Refit-
ting) (MR 411, 84A, Control - Signals),
-the antenna/transponder ring (see Transponder
ring: Removal - Refitting) (MR 411, 82A, Immobi-
liser),
-the ignition switch if the steering column is replaced
(see Ignition switch: Removal - Refitting) (MR
411, 82A, Immobiliser). Equipment required
Diagnostic tool
Tightening torquesm
bolt connecting the
steer ing column and the
inter mediate shaft30 Nm
steer ing column bolts21 Nm
universal joint bolt24 Nm
IMPORTANT
To avoid any risk of triggering when working on
or near a pyrotechnic component (airbags or pre-
tensioners), 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 (igni-
tion on).
IMPORTANT
Never handle the pyrotechnic systems (preten-
sioners or airbags) near to a source of heat or
naked flame - they may be triggered.
ENGINE REV COUNTER
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36A-12
STEERING ASSEMBLY
Steering column: Removal - Refitting
RIGHT-HAND DRIVE
36A
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aRemove the universal joint cover (5) (do not keep).
aSet the wheels straight ahead.
aRemove:
-the universal joint bolt (6) (do not keep),
-the universal joint nut (7) (do not keep).aDisconnect the power-assisted steering computer
connectors (8) .
aRemove:
-the steering column bolts (9) ,
-the steering column with the intermediate shaft,
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POWER ASSISTED STEERING
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36A-13
STEERING ASSEMBLY
Steering column: Removal - Refitting
RIGHT-HAND DRIVE
36A
-the bolt connecting the steering column and the in-
termediate shaft,
-the steering column intermediate shaft.
aRemove:
-the steering column bolts (10) ,
-the steering column with the intermediate shaft,
REFITTING
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aAlways replace:
-the steering wheel bolt,
-the universal joint cam nut and bolt.II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the intermediate shaft of the steering column,
-the bolt connecting the steering column and the in-
termediate shaft.
aTorque tighten the bolt connecting the steering
column and the intermediate shaft (30 Nm).
aRefit:
-the steering column with the intermediate shaft on
the cross member using the retainer (11) ,
-the bolts on the steering column.
aTorque tighten the steering column bolts (21 Nm).
aConnect the power-assisted steering computer con-
nectors. MANUAL STEERING
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POWER ASSISTED STEERING
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POWER ASSISTED STEERING

36A-14
STEERING ASSEMBLY
Steering column: Removal - Refitting
RIGHT-HAND DRIVE
36A
aObserve the direction of fitting for the universal joint
cam nut and bolt.
afit the universal joint to the steering box.
aRefit the universal joint cam nut and bolt.
aPosition the universal joint cam nut and bolt.
aImmobilise the cam nut in its housing (on the univer-
sal joint).
aPretighten the universal joint cam nut and bolt.
aCheck that the universal joint is in the correct posi-
tion.
aTorque tighten the universal joint bolt (24 Nm).
III - FINAL OPERATION.
aRefit:
-the ignition switch if the steering column is replaced
(see Ignition switch: Removal - Refitting) (MR
411, 82A, Immobiliser),
-the antenna/transponder ring (see Transponder
ring: Removal - Refitting) (MR 411, 82A, Immobi-
liser),
-the steering column switch assembly (see Steer-
ing column switch assembly: Removal - Refit-
ting) (MR 411, 84A, Control - Signals),
-the steering wheel upper cover,
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36A-15
STEERING ASSEMBLY
Steering column: Removal - Refitting
RIGHT-HAND DRIVE
36A
-the steering wheel lower cover,
-the steering wheel lower cover bolts,
-the dashboard lower cover.
aRefit the rev counter (see Rev counter: Removal -
Refitting) (MR 411, 83A, Instrument panel).
aRefit:
-the steering wheel (see 36A, Steering assembly,
Steering wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 36A-
23) ,
-the driver's front airbag (see Driver's frontal air-
bag: Removal - Refitting) (MR 411, 88C, Airbags
and pretensioners).
aConnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refit-
ting) (MR 411, 80A, Battery).
a
Unlock the airbag computer using the Diagnostic
tool (see Fault finding - Replacement of compo-
nents) (MR 413, 88C, Airbags and pretensioners). ENGINE REV COUNTER
IMPORTANT
To avoid a fault with or even triggering of pyro-
technic components (airbags or pretensioners),
check the airbag computer using the diagnostic
tool.

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-17
STEERING ASSEMBLY
Bulkhead seal: 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) ),
-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
aDetach the steering box bulkhead seal (1) .
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATIONS OPERATION
aDegrease the surface in contact with the bulkhead
seal using SURFACE CLEANER.
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRemove the safety film from the adhesive section of
the new bulkhead seal.
aBond the new bulkhead seal on the steering box.III - 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 front wheel arch liners ( (see Front wheel arch
liner: Removal - Refitting) ),
-the front wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
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36A-18
STEERING ASSEMBLY
Intermediate shaft: Removal - Refitting
36A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aRemove the dashboard lower trim.
aDisconnect the various connectors.
aUnblock then loosen the intermediate shaft on the
steering column side, without removing it.
aPut the steering wheel straight with the axle in line.
aLock the steering wheel.
aDisconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Re-
fitting) (80A, Battery). Tightening torquesm
intermediate shaft bolt
on the steering column
side29 Nm
universal joint bolt24 Nm
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(1) Cover of universal joint cam nut
(2) Universal joint bolt
(3) Inter mediate shaft
(4) Inter mediate shaft bolt on steer-
ing column side
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36A-19
STEERING ASSEMBLY
Intermediate shaft: Removal - Refitting
36A
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aEject the cover (1) using a hammer.
aRemove:
-the universal joint bolt (2) (do not keep),
-the cam nut from the universal joint.
aRemove the intermediate shaft from the steering
box.
aMark the position of the intermediate shaft on the
column.aRemove:
-the bolt (4) from the intermediate shaft on the steer-
ing column side.
-the intermediate shaft (3) by pulling it in the direc-
tion of the arrow.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
aAlways replace:
-the universal joint bolt and cam nut,
-the bolt from the intermediate shaft on the steering
column side.
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