torque RENAULT TWINGO 2009 2.G Chasiss Repair Manual
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31A-51
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Radiator mounting cross member: Removal - Refitting31A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aRemove the front bumper ( (see Front bumper: Re-
moval - Refitting) ).
aAttach the radiator upper section.
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aRemove:
-the bolts (1) ,
-the radiator mounting cross member.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the radiator mounting cross member,
-the bolts (1) .
aTorque tighten the radiator mounting cross mem-
ber bolts (44 Nm).II - FINAL OPERATION.
aDetach the radiator upper section.
aRefit the front bumper ( (see Front bumper: Re-
moval - Refitting) ). Tightening torquesm
radiator mounting cross
member bolts44 Nm
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31A-52
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front anti-roll bar: Removal - Refitting
EQ UIPMENT 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
31A
Anti-roll bar specifications:
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
aRemove the front axle subframe (see 31A, Front
axle components, Front axle subframe: Removal
- Refitting, page 31A-43) .II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aCompress the anti-roll bar rubber mounting bush on
the wheel side using the (Sus. 1413).
aRemove:
-the bolt (1) from the anti-roll bar on the wheel side,
-the rubber mounting bush from the anti-roll bar,
-the anti-roll bar bearing bolts (2) ,
-the anti-roll bar bearings,
-the anti-roll bar,
-the rubber mounting bush from the anti-roll bar
bearing.
REFITTING
REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the anti-roll bar bearing rubber mounting bush,
-the anti-roll bar.
aFit the anti-roll bar bearings into the subframe neck. Special tooling required
Sus. 1413Rubber mounting compres-
sor for fitting the anti-roll bar.
(wheel end).
Sus. 1824Fork for fitting the anti-roll bar
centre bearings.
Tightening torquesm
anti-roll bar bearing
bolts on the subframe35 Nm
anti-roll bar bolt on the
wheel side14 Nm
Engine Ø of the strut in
mm
D7F 25
D4F, K9K 26
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31A-53
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front anti-roll bar: Removal - Refitting
EQ UIPMENT 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
31A
aFit the (Sus. 1824) (3) on the anti-roll bar.
aLift the (Sus. 1824).
aRefit the anti-roll bar bearing bolts (4) .
aTorque tighten the anti-roll bar bearing bolts on
the subframe (35 Nm).
aRefit:
-the anti-roll bar rubber mounting bush on the wheel
side,
-the anti-roll bar bolt on the wheel side.aRefit the front axle subframe (see 31A, Front axle
components, Front axle subframe: Removal -
Refitting, page 31A-43) .
aCompress the anti-roll bar rubber mounting bush on
the wheel side using the (Sus. 1413) (5) .
aRefit the anti-roll bar nut (6) on the wheel side.
aTorque tighten the anti-roll bar bolt on the wheel
side ( 14 Nm).
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119404
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31A-54
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front anti-roll bar: Removal - Refitting
EQ UIPMENT LEVEL SPORT
31A
Anti-roll bar specifications:
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
aRemove:
-the front wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) ,
-the wheel arch liners (see Front wheel arch liner:
Removal - Refitting) (55A, Exterior protection),
-the front axle subframe (see 31A, Front axle com-
ponents, Front axle subframe: Removal - Refit-
ting, page 31A-43) .II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aRemove:
-the nuts (1) of the anti-roll bar tie rods,
-the anti-roll bar tie rods from the anti-roll bar.
aRemove:
-the anti-roll bar bearing bolts (2) ,
-the anti-roll bar bearings (3) ,
-the anti-roll bar, Special tooling required
Sus. 1824Fork for fitting the anti-roll bar
centre bearings.
Tightening torquesm
anti-roll bar bearing
bolts35 N.m
Colour∅ of the strut in mm
Brown 21
Blue 20132461
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31A-55
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front anti-roll bar: Removal - Refitting
EQ UIPMENT LEVEL SPORT
31A
-the rubber mounting bushes of the anti-roll bar
bearings.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the rubber mounting bushes on the anti-roll bar
bearings,
-the anti-roll bar,
-the anti-roll bar bearings.
aFit the (Sus. 1824) on the anti-roll bar.aLift the (Sus. 1824).
aRefit the anti-roll bar bearing bolts.
aTorque tighten the anti-roll bar bearing bolts (35
N.m).
aRefit the anti-roll bar tie rods on the anti-roll bar.
II - FINAL OPERATION.
aRefit:
-the front axle sub-frame (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) .
119403
119404
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33A-1
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Rear brake pads: Removal - Refitting
EQ UIPMENT LEVEL SPORT
33A
When replacing brake pads, be sure to replace the
pads on the opposite side.
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
aRelease the parking brake.
aRemove the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and ty-
res, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aUnclip the parking brake cable from the brake calli-
per at (1) .
aMove aside the parking brake cable.
aRemove the lower bolt (2) of the brake calliper guide
pin.
aTilt the brake calliper over.
aRemove the brake pads (3) from the brake calliper
mounting. Special tooling required
Fre. 1190-01Brake calliper piston return
tool.
Tightening torquesm
new lower bolts of the
calliper guide pins35 N.m
WARNING
To avoid damaging the parking brake cable protec-
tors and causing premature wear of the system, do
not handle the cables with a tool.
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33A-3
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Rear brake pads: Removal - Refitting
EQ UIPMENT LEVEL SPORT
33A
aFit:
-the brake callipers,
-the parking brake cables.
aTorque tighten the new lower bolts of the calliper
guide pins (35 N.m).
aClip on the handbrake cables.
III - FINAL OPERATION
aRefit the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
IMPORTANT
To avoid any accident, bring the pistons, brake
pads and brake discs into contact by depressing
the brake pad several times.
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33A-4
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Rear brake hose: Removal - Refitting
33A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift ( (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) ).
aFit the pedal press to the brake pedal to limit the
outflow of brake fluid.
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aUndo the rigid pipe unions (1) on the rear brake hose
concerned.
aRemove the rear brake hose concerned.
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
a
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the rear brake hose concerned,
-the rigid brake pipe unions on the rear brake hose
concerned.
aScrew on the rigid brake pipe unions on the rear
brake hose concerned without tightening them.
aTorque tighten the rigid pipe unions on the rear
brake hose concerned ( 17 Nm).
III - FINAL OPERATION.
aRemove the pedal press from the brake pedal to
limit the outflow of brake fluid.
aBleed the brake circuit (see 30A, General informa-
tion, Braking circuit: Bleed, page 30A-4) . Equipment requiredpedal press
Tightening torquesm
rigid pipe unions on the
rear brake hose con-
cerned17 Nm
WARNING
Prepare for the flow of fluid, and protect the sur-
rounding components.
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WARNING
In order to not damage the brake hose:
-do not tension the hose,
-do not twist the hose,
-check that there is no contact with the sur-
rounding components.
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33A-5
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Rear brake hose: Removal - Refitting
EQ UIPMENT LEVEL SPORT
33A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
aPosition a pedal press on the brake pedal to limit
the outflow of brake fluid.II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aUndo the brake pipe unions (1) .
aRemove:
-the brake hose clips (2) ,
-the brake hoses.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
a
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the brake hose,
-the brake hose clip.
aTighten to torque:
-the brake hose union on the master cylinder
side (13 N.m), Equipment required
pedal press
Tightening torquesm
brake hose union on the
master cylinder side13 N.m
brake hose union on the
brake calliper side13 N.m
WARNING
Prepare for the flow of fluid, and protect the sur-
rounding components.
119339
WARNING
In order not to damage the brake hose:
-do not tension the hose,
-do not twist the hose,
-check that there is no contact with the sur-
rounding components.
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33A-7
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Rear brake calliper: Removal - Refitting
EQ UIPMENT LEVEL SPORT
33A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
aRelease the parking brake.
aPosition a pedal press on the brake pedal to limit
the outflow of brake fluid.
aRemove the rear wheel (see 35A, Wheels and ty-
res, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aUnclip the parking brake cable from the brake calli-
per at (1) .
aMove aside the parking brake cable.
aLoosen the calliper brake pipe union (2) .
aRemove:
-the brake calliper guide pin bolts (3) ,
-the brake calliper from the mounting,
-the union between the brake pipe and the calliper,
-the brake calliper.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
aClean using a wire brush and BRAKE CLEANER
(see Vehicle: Parts and consumables for the re-
pair) (04B, Consumables - Products):
-the calliper supports,
-the callipers.
aAlways replace the brake calliper guide pin bolts. Special tooling required
Fre. 1190-01Brake calliper piston return
tool.
Equipment required
pedal press
Tightening torquesm
new bolts on the brake
calliper guide pins35 N.m
brake pipe union on the
calliper13 N.m
WARNING
To avoid damaging the parking brake cable protec-
tors and causing premature wear of the system, do
not handle the cables with a tool.
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