1997 RENAULT KANGOO ABS

REAR AXLE
Suspension bars, tubular rear axle
SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
Emb. 880 Inertia extractor
TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daN.m)
Upper shock absorber mounting bolt 11.5
Lower shock absorber mounting bolt 8.5
REMOVAL
With the vehicle raised so its wheels hang free, re-
move the shock absorber on the side in question.
Remove the bar from the side, using tool
Emb. 880.
REFITTING
In order to position the suspension arm so that the
bar may be correctly positioned, a tool must be
locally made.
ANut, diameter 14 mm
BNut, diameter 12 mm
CThreaded rod, diameter 12 mm - length 660
mm
DBracket from flat sheet 30 x 5 mm
E 12 x 60 mm bolt, cut to a length of 20 mm
FWeld
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75505R
Preset the tool to obtain dimension "X".
X = 402 mm
Fit the tool in place of the shock absorber.
88637R2
Coat the splines of the bar with MOLYKOTE BR2,
fit it into the bearing and the suspension arm, and
try, by rotating the rod, to find the position where
it fits freely into the splines of the suspension arm
and the bearing.
Remove the tool and refit the shock absorber.
Return the vehicle to its wheels and measure the
underbody heights (see section "Underbody
heights - Tubular rear axle").
Check and adjust if necessary:
- the braking compensator,
- the headlights.
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REAR AXLE
Four bar rear axle
SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
Emb. 880 Inertia extractor
TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daN.m)
Upper shock absorber mounting 8.5
Lower shock absorber mounting 11.5
Wheel bolts 9
REMOVAL
Remove:
- the wheels,
- the shock absorbers,
- the suspension bar plugs.
Remove using tool Emb. 880 :
- the two suspension bars,
- the two anti-roll bars, retaining the central
shackle.
Clean and lubricate the bar splines using
MOLYKOTE BR2.
REFITTING
The anti-roll bars cannot be removed from the
vehicle when the shock absorber replacement tool
is in position. Because of this, and to make it
easier to refit the shackle, a wooden block must
be made according to the diagram below.
Fit:
- the shackle on the block (locally made) in the
centre of the rear axle assembly,
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Dimensions in mm and degrees ( ° ).
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REAR AXLE
Four bar rear axle
- the first anti-roll bar, ensuring the angle of
the block is observed, and the bar is inserted
freely.
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- the second anti-roll bar, ensuring it engages
freely.
In order to position the suspension arm so that the
bar may be correctly positioned, a tool must be lo-
cally made.
ANut, diameter 14 mm
BNut, diameter 12 mm
CThreaded rod, diameter 12 mm - length 660
mm
DBracket from flat sheet 30 x 5 mm
E 12 x 60 mm bolt, cut to a length of 20 mm
FWeld
75505-1R1
88637R2
Preset the tool to obtain dimension "X".
X = 430 mm
Fit the tool in place of the shock absorber.
Refit:
- the bar plugs,
- the shock absorbers,
- the wheels.
Put the vehicle on its wheels and measure the un-
derbody heights ( see section "values and set-
tings" ).
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STEERING ASSEMBLY
Axial ball joint
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REFITTING
Assembly (2) MUST be renewed systematically.
83510-1R3
Refit to the rack (3) :
- the stop washer assembled with the locking
ring (2),
- the new axial ball joint (1) having lightly coated
the threads with
LOCTITE FREN-BLOC, ensuring
that the air evacuation opening is not blocked.
Before finally tightening the axial ball joint using
tool Dir. 1305-01, check that the tabs on the
locking ring (2) align with the flats (B) on the rack.
Tighten the axial ball joint to the recommended
torque.
Centre the steering to equalise the air in the
gaiters.
Fit a new gaiter and secure it with a new clip
(after greasing the gaiter bearing surface on the
axial ball joint).
Checking
Gently press on the gaiter to check the other
gaiter inflates which indicates the air is circulating
correctly.
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MECHANICAL ELEMENT CONTROLS
Master cylinder
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Fill the brake fluid reservoir and bleed the brake
circuit.
MASTER CYLINDER (EXCHANGE)
The kit sold by the Parts Department comprises :
- one master cylinder (4 outlets or 2 outlets for
ABS),
- two plugs (A),
- two mounting nuts (B).
DI3719
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ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
BOSCH ABS
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This vehicle is fitted with BOSCH ABS 5.3 of the four channel additional type; the conventional braking
equipment and the ABS equipment are separate.
SPECIAL NOTES
The system comprises four speed sensors. Each hydraulic braking channel is associated with a sensor at each
wheel. The front wheels are therefore regulated separately. The rear wheels however are regulated at the
same time and in the same way according to the select low principle (the first wheel which tends to lock
causes immediate regulation on the complete axle assembly). The compensator fulfils its normal function.
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ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
BOSCH ABS
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PRN3818
LOCATION OF THE BOSCH ABS COMPONENTS
1Hydraulic assembly
2Master cylinder
3Brake servo4Brake fluid level warning light
5Braking compensator
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PRN3819
PRESENTATION OF THE HYDRAULIC REGULATION ASSEMBLY
AInlet from master cylinder
BRear left wheel
CRear right wheel
DFront right wheel
EFront left wheel
ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
BOSCH ABS
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