wheel bolt torque RENAULT TWINGO RS 2009 2.G Chasiss Repair Manual

33A-37
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Complete rear axle system: 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.
aFit the pedal press on the brake pedal to limit the
amount of brake fluid running out.
aRemove the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and ty-
res, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
1 - Removal
aRemove:
-the heat shield clips (1) ,
-the heat shield.
aUndo the adjusting screw (2) of the parking brake
compensator.
aRemove the parking brake compensator brake ca-
bles. Special tooling required
Mot. 1390Suppor t for removal - refitting
of engine - gearbox assembly
Equipment required
pedal press
safety strap(s)
Tightening torquesm
rear axle bearing bolts62 Nm
brake hose lower unions17 Nm
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33A-42
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Complete rear axle system: Removal - Refitting
33A
2 - Refitting
aLower the lift.
aPosition the bearing centring devices (12) opposite
the centring holes.
aRefit the rear axle bearing bolts.
aTorque tighten the rear axle bearing bolts (62 Nm).
aRemove the safety strap(s).
aRaise the lift.
aRefit:
-the rear suspension springs (see 33A, Rear axle
components, Rear suspension spring: Remov-
al - Refitting, page 33A-28) ,
-the brake hose lower unions.
aTorque tighten the brake hose lower unions (17
Nm).
aConnect the ABS sensor connectors.
aClose the ABS sensor connector protective unit.
aClip the parking brake cables onto the reservoir.
aPosition the parking brake cables on the parking
brake compensator.
aCheck that the parking brake cable stops are proper-ly inserted in their housings.
III - FINAL OPERATION.
aAdjust the parking brake cables (see 37A, Mechan-
ical component controls, Parking brake lever:
Removal - Refitting, page 37A-46) .
aRefit the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
aRemove the pedal press.
aBleed the braking circuit (see 30A, General infor-
mation, Braking circuit: Bleed, page 30A-4) .
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35A-3
WHEELS AND TYRES
Wheel: Removal - Refitting
35A
aPretighten the wheel bolts to 30 N.m, with the wheel
suspended, starting with the bolts at the bottom.
aRotate the wheel through 180˚ to bring the valve into
the bottom position.
aPosition the vehicle on its wheels.
aTorque tighten the wheel bolts in order (see 30A,
General information, Front axle system: Tighten-
ing torque, page 30A-27) (30A, General informa-
tion).
aRefit the trim piece.Note:
Use sockets with protective sheaths in order to
avoid scratching the alloy wheel rims.

36A-1
STEERING ASSEMBLY
Steering box: 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) (55A, Exterior protec-
tion),
-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
aRemove:
-the power-assisted steering box bolts (1) ,
-the power-assisted steering box.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the power-assisted steering box,
-the power-assisted steering box bolts.
aTorque tighten the power-assisted steering box
bolts (105 Nm).
II - 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 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) .
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) . Tightening torquesm
power-assisted steering
box bolts105 Nm
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36A-7
STEERING ASSEMBLY
Steering column: Removal - Refitting
LEFT-HAND DRIVE
36A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aUnlock the steering column.
aLock the airbag computer using the Diagnostic tool
(see Fault finding - Replacement of components)
(MR 413, 88C, Airbags - Pretensioners).
aDisconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Re-
fitting) (MR 411, 80A, Battery).
aSet the wheels straight ahead.
aRemove:
-the driver's front airbag (see Driver's frontal air-
bag: Removal - Refitting) (MR 411, 88C, Airbags
- Pretensioners),
-the steering wheel (see 36A, Steering assembly,
Steering wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 36A-
23) ,-the steering column switch assembly (see Steer-
ing column switch assembly: Removal - Refit-
ting) (MR 411, 84A, Steering column switch
assembly),
-the immobiliser antenna/transponder ring (see
Transponder ring: Removal - Refitting) (MR
411, 82A, Immobiliser),
-the ignition switch if the steering column is replaced
(see Ignition switch: Removal - Refitting) (MR
411, 82A, Immobiliser).
II - REMOVAL OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRemove the cover from the universal joint (1) (do not
keep).
aRemove:
-the universal joint bolt (2) (do not keep),
-the universal joint nut (do not keep). Equipment required
Diagnostic tool
Tightening torquesm
bolt connecting the
steering column to 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.
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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-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-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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