torque RENAULT TWINGO 2009 2.G Chasiss Manual PDF

33A-23
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Rigid brake pipe: Removal - Refitting
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33A
2 - Rear right-hand rigid brake pipe
aUnscrew:
-the brake pipe union (4) at the brake hose,
-the rigid brake pipe union on the rear brake cylinder
(5) .
aUnclip the rear axle rigid brake pipe (6) .
aRemove the rigid brake pipe.REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
aAlways replace the rigid brake pipe clips.
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit the rigid pipes in their original positions.
aClip the rigid brake pipes of the rear axle.
aFit without tightening:
-the rigid brake pipe unions on the rear brake cylin-
ders.
-the rigid brake pipe unions on the rear brake hoses.
aTighten to torque:
-the rigid brake pipe unions on the rear brake
cylinders (15 Nm),
-the rigid brake pipe unions on the rear brake
hoses (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) .
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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.

33A-24
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Shock absorber: Removal - Refitting
33A
If a shock absorber is replaced, the shock absorber on
the opposite side must also be replaced.
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 411, 02A, Lifting equip-
ment).aRemove the luggage compartment internal trim (1) .
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aUndo the upper shock absorber nut (2) when the
wheels are on the ground.
aRaise the vehicle. Equipment required
component jack
Tightening torquesm
shock absorber lower
bolt105 Nm
shock absorber upper
nut21 Nm
WARNING
To prevent any damage, do not use the rear axle as
support for the lifting system.
WARNING
To prevent any suspension asymmetry, replace
both of the shock absorbers on the same axle.
WARNING
To avoid damaging the rear axle components
(elastic joints, brake hoses etc.) do not remove
both shock absorbers at the same time. Proceed
one side at a time.
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33A-25
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Shock absorber: Removal - Refitting
33A
aUsing a block, bring the component jack into con-
tact under the rear axle, near the shock absorber.
aRemove the lower shock absorber bolt (3) .
aRemove the component jack.
aRemove:
-the shock absorber upper nut while holding the
shock absorber rod end,
-the shock absorber.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATIONS OPERATION
aThe upper lock nut on the shock absorber must al-
ways be replaced.
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the shock absorber,
-the new upper nut on the shock absorber.
aRaise the vehicle.
aRefit the shock absorber lower bolt with the compo-
nent jack in contact with a block under the rear axle
near the shock absorber.
aTorque tighten:
-the shock absorber lower bolt (105 Nm) with the
component jack in position,-the shock absorber upper nut (21 Nm) while
holding the shock absorber rod end, with the
wheels on the ground.
III - FINAL OPERATION.
aRefit the luggage compartment internal trim.
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33A-26
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Shock absorber: Removal - Refitting
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33A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 411, 02A, Lifting equip-
ment).
aRemove the luggage compartment interior trim (see
Rear loading trim: Removal - Refitting) (MR 412,
71A, Body internal trim).II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aUndo the upper shock absorber nut (1) when the
wheels are on the ground.
aRaise the vehicle. Equipment required
component jack
Tightening torquesm
lower shock absorber
bolt105 Nm
shock absorber upper
nut21 Nm
WARNING
To prevent any damage, do not use the rear axle as
support for the lifting system.
WARNING
To prevent any suspension asymmetry, replace
both of the shock absorbers on the same axle.
WARNING
To avoid damaging the rear axle components
(elastic joints, brake hoses etc.) do not remove
both shock absorbers at the same time. Proceed
one side at a time.
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33A-27
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Shock absorber: Removal - Refitting
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33A
aFit a component jack until contact is made with a
shim, under the rear axle near the shock absorber.
aRemove the lower shock absorber bolt (2) .
aRemove the component jack.
aRemove:
-the shock absorber upper nut while holding the
shock absorber rod end,
-the shock absorber.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATIONS OPERATION
aThe upper lock nut on the shock absorber must al-
ways be replaced.
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the shock absorber,
-the new upper nut on the shock absorber.
aRaise the vehicle.
aRefit the shock absorber lower bolt using a compo-
nent jack in contact with a shim, under the rear axle
near the shock absorber.
aTorque tighten:
-the lower shock absorber bolt (105 Nm) with a
component jack,-the shock absorber upper nut (21 Nm) while
holding the shock absorber rod end, with the
wheels on the ground.
III - FINAL OPERATION.
aRefit the luggage compartment interior trim (see
Rear loading trim: Removal - Refitting) (MR 412,
71A, Body internal trim).
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33A-28
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Rear suspension spring: Removal - Refitting
33A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift ( (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) ).
aRemove the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and ty-
res, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aUsing a block, bring the component jack into con-
tact under the rear axle, near the shock absorber.
aMark the position where the springs are fitted.
aRemove the lower bolt (1) from the shock absorber.
aRemove the component jack.
aRepeat these operations on the opposite side.aRemove the springs by removing the component
jack.
aLeave the rear axle suspended.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aUsing a block, bring the component jack into con-
tact under the rear axle, near the shock absorber. Equipment required
component jack
Tightening torquesm
shock absorber lower
bolts105 Nm
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33A-29
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Rear suspension spring: Removal - Refitting
33A
aRefit the shock absorber springs into their housings.
aCompress the rear axle.
aRefit the lower shock absorber mounting bolts.
aTorque tighten the shock absorber lower bolts
(105 Nm).
II - FINAL OPERATION.
aRemove the component jack.
aRefit the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
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33A-32
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Rear stub axle carrier: Removal - Refitting
33A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift ( (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) ).
aRelease the parking brake.
aRemove:
-the rear wheel on the side concerned (see 35A,
Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting,
page 35A-1) ,
-the brake drum (see 33A, Rear axle components,
Rear brake drum: Removal - Refitting, page
33A-19) .
aFit the component jack to undo the shock absorber
mountings.
aRemove the shock absorber lower bolt.II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aAdjust the component jack.
aRemove:
-the stub axle carrier bolts (1) ,
-the stub axle carrier. Equipment required
component jack
Tightening torquesm
stub axle carrier bolts53 Nm
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Note:
Mar k the position of the stub axle carrier writing.

33A-33
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Rear stub axle carrier: Removal - Refitting
33A
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATIONS OPERATION
aClean the stub axle carrier using the cleaning sta-
tion.
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the stub axle carrier,
-the stub axle bolts.
aTorque tighten the stub axle carrier bolts (53 Nm).
aRemove the component jack.
III - FINAL OPERATION.
aRefit:
-the brake drum (see 33A, Rear axle components,
Rear brake drum: Removal - Refitting, page
33A-19) ,
-the rear wheel on the side concerned (see 35A,
Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting,
page 35A-1) .
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33A-34
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Rear stub axle carrier: 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).
aRemove the rear wheel (see 35A, Wheels and ty-
res, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .aUnclip the parking brake cable from the calliper at
(1) .
aRemove:
-the brake calliper mounting bolts (2) ,
-the "brake calliper mounting - brake calliper" as-
sembly.
aAttach the "brake calliper mounting - brake calliper"
assembly to the suspension spring.
aRemove the rear brake disc (see 33A, Rear axle
components, Rear brake disc: Removal - Refit-
ting, page 33A-11) . Equipment required
component jack
Tightening torquesm
new bolts of the rear
stub axle carrier53 N.m
lower bolt of the rear
shock absorber105 N.m
new bolts of the brake
calliper mounting105 Nm
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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