wheel torque RENAULT TWINGO 2009 2.G Chasiss Workshop Manual

30A-21
GENERAL INFORMATION
Steering: Tightening torque
30A
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No. Description Tightening torque (Nm)
(1) Steering wheel bolt 44
(2) Steering column nuts 21
(3) Universal joint bolts on
the steering box24
(4) Steering box bolt 105
(5) Track rod nuts 37

30A-22
GENERAL INFORMATION
Steering: Tightening torque
30A
(6) Wheel bolt 105
(7) Wheel alignment lock nut 53 No. Description Tightening torque (Nm)

30A-30
GENERAL INFORMATION
Front axle system: Tightening torque
30A
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No. DescriptionTightening torque
(N.m)
(1) Impact bracket bolts 21
(2) Impact bracket bolts 90
(3) Acoustic tie-rod nuts 62
(4) Acoustic tie-rod bolts 21
(5) Subframe rear bolt 105
(6) Subframe front bolts 62
(7) Anti-roll bar bearing bolts on the
subframe35
(8) Anti-roll bar bolt on the wheel side 14
(9) Lower ball joint bolt 62
(10) Front driveshaft lower arm bolts 105
(11) Shock absorber lower bolts 105
(12) Shock absorber rod nut 21
(13) Hub nut 280
(14) Steering box bolts 105
(15) Track rod end nut 37
(16) Wheel alignment lock nut 53
(17) Wheel bolts 105

30A-36
GENERAL INFORMATION
Front axle system: Adjustment
30A
I - ADJUSTMENT PREPARATION STAGE
aCheck the geometry (see 30A, General informa-
tion, Axle assemblies: Check, page 30A-23) .
II - ADJUSTMENT OPERATION
1 - Wheel alignment
aSet the wheels straight ahead.
aLock the steering wheel using a flywheel immobil-
iser.
aAdjust the wheel alignment by rotating the track rod
sleeves.
aLoosen the wheel alignment adjustment lock nut (1)
.
aTurn the track rod sleeve (2) to the required value.
aAfter adjustment, torque tighten the wheel align-
ment adjustment lock nuts (53 N.m).2 - Castor angle
aNot adjustable.
3 - Camber
aNot adjustable.
4 - Pivot
aNot adjustable. Equipment required
flywheel immobiliser
Tightening torquesm
wheel alignment adjust-
ment lock nuts53 N.m
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31A-1
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front brake pads: 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
When replacing brake pads, be sure to replace the
pads on the opposite side.
REMOVAL
I - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) .
aSwitch off the ignition without removing the key to
keep the steering column unlocked.
aRemove the front wheels (see 35A, Wheels and ty-
res, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aRemove the guide pin lower bolt (1) while holding
the nut (2) .aRotate the calliper upwards.
aRemove the pads (3) . Tightening torquesm
guide pin bolt34 N.m
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31A-2
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front brake pads: 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
aRemove the noise reducing fins (4) .
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
aCheck the thickness of the pads (see 30A, General
information, Brake: Specifications, page 30A-19)
.
aReplace any faulty parts.
aClean:
-the calliper supports,
-the callipers.
aPush the piston.
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit the new noise reducing fins.
aFit the front brake pads starting from the inside.
aPivot the calliper downwards to return it to its original
position.
aRefit the new guide pin bolt.aTorque tighten the guide pin bolt (34 N.m).
III - FINAL OPERATION
aRefit the front wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
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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.
IMPORTANT
To avoid any accident, bring the pistons, brake
pads and brake discs into contact by depressing
the brake pad several times.

31A-3
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front brake pads: Removal - Refitting
EQ UIPMENT LEVEL SPORT
31A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
aSet the wheels straight ahead.
aRemove the front wheels (see 35A, Wheels and ty-
res, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .II - REMOVAL OPERATION
aRemove the retaining spring (1) using a wide, flat-
blade screwdriver.
aMark the position of the cap on the base of the shock
absorber using a indelible pencil.
aUnclip the cap from the base of the shock absorber. Special tooling required
Fre. 1190-01Brake calliper piston return
tool.
Equipment required
indelible pencil
Tightening torquesm
guide pin bolts28 N.m
IMPORTANT
To avoid all risk of damage to the systems, apply
the safety and cleanliness instructions and opera-
tion recommendations before carrying out any
repair:
- (see Front axle components: Precautions for
the repair) ,
- (see Vehicle: Precautions for the repair) (01D,
Mechanical introduction).
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 surrounding
components.
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31A-5
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front brake pads: Removal - Refitting
EQ UIPMENT LEVEL SPORT
31A
II - REFITTING OPERATION
aFit the inner brake pad with the lugs (4) in the calliper
piston.
aRefit:
-the outer brake pad on the calliper mounting,
-the calliper with the inner brake pad on the calliper
mounting.
aTorque tighten the guide pin bolts (28 N.m).
aRefit:
-the guide pin caps,
-the retaining spring.
aSet the wheels straight ahead.
aClip the cap on the shock absorber base by aligning
the marks made on indelible pencil.III - FINAL OPERATION
aRefit the front wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
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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.
IMPORTANT
To avoid any accident, bring the pistons, brake
pads and brake discs into contact by depressing
the brake pad several times.

31A-7
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front brake hose: Removal - Refitting
31A
aSet the wheels straight ahead.
aRefit the brake hose at the calliper end.
aTorque tighten the brake hose (see 30A, General
information, Brake circuit: Tightening torque,
page 30A-6)
aClip the brake hose cap on to the base of the shock
absorber, aligning the marks made using a perma-
nent marker.
aRefit:
-the brake hose on the rigid pipe union,
-the hose retaining fork.
aTorque tighten the brake hose union on the rigid
pipe union. (see 30A, General information, Brake
circuit: Tightening torque, page 30A-6)
II - FINAL OPERATION
aRefit the front wheel (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
aRemove the pedal press from the brake pedal.
aBleed the brake circuit (see 30A, General informa-
tion, Braking circuit: Bleed, page 30A-4) .

31A-8
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front brake calliper: 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
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.
aUnlock the steering column.
aRemove the front wheel on the side concerned (see
35A, Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refit-
ting, page 35A-1) .II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aUnlock the brake hose (1) on the brake calliper.
aRemove the brake pads (see 31A, Front axle com-
ponents, Front brake pads: Removal - Refitting,
page 31A-1) . Equipment required
pedal press
Tightening torquesm
guide pin bolts34 N.m
brake hose17 N.m
Note:
The callipers supplied as spare par ts are pre-filled
with br ake fluid.
WARNING
Prepare for the flow of fluid, and protect the sur-
rounding components.
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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.