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FRONT AXLE
Brake discs
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Brake discs cannot be reground. If they are too
heavily worn or are scratched they must be repla-
ced.
Wheel bolts 9
Brake caliper mounting bolt 10
REMOVAL
Remove:
- the two brake assembly mounting bolts
(attach the assembly to the spring),
- the two mounting bolts securing the disc to
the hub,
- the disc.
REFITTING
Refitting is the reverse of removal.
NOTE : when a brake disc is replaced, the pads
must also be renewed.
TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daN.m)
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FRONT AXLE
Stub axle carrier bearing
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SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
Rou. 15 -01 Shaft protector
Rou. 604 -01 Hub locking tool
T.Av.476 Ball joint extractor
T.Av. 1050-02 Tool for pushing driveshaft back
Driveshaft nut 28
Wheel bolts 9
Shock absorber base nut 18
Brake caliper mounting bolt 10
Track rod end nut 3.7
Key nut on stub axle carrier 5.5
83348G
REMOVAL
Disconnect the battery.
Remove:
- the wheel,
- the brake caliper and attach it to the spring so
the pipe is not damaged,
- the track rod end using tool
T.Av. 476,
- the driveshaft nut.
Push back the driveshaft using tool :
T. Av. 1050-02.
Remove:
- the brake disc,
- the lower ball joint nut and key,
- the two shock absorber base bolts,
- the hub / stub axle carrier / bearing assembly.
TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daN.m)Remove the hub on the press.
Remove the lower bush from the hub using an ex-
tractor with jaws and tool Rou. 15-01.
Remove the locking spring ring from the stub axle
carrier.
On the press remove the remainder of the bea-
ring, taking care to take the weight on the inner
bush using a tube of the same diameter.
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Spring compressor
FRONT AXLE
Spring and shock absorber assembly
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Shock absorber base mounting bolt 18
Rebound stop nut 6
Wheel bolts 9
REMOVAL
Put the vehicle on a four post lift.
Remove:
- the wheels,
- the shock absorber base mounting bolts.
NOTE : release the ABS sensor wiring if this is
fitted on the base of the shock absorber.
Remove the upper shock absorber nut in the
engine compartment.
Remove the shock absorber and spring assembly.
TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daN.m)
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Replacing a shock absorber
When replacing a shock absorber, fit it in a vice
and compress the spring using the spring
compressor tool.
Remove the spring retaining nut.
Remove the spring and the intermediate parts.
If necessary, replace the shock absorber pad and
the rotating stop.
When refitting, ensure all components are
replaced in the correct location and then
decompress the spring.
NOTE : apply grease between the ends of the
spring and its stops.
REFITTING
Refitting is then the reverse of removal. Observe
the correct tightening torques.
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FRONT AXLE
Engine sub-frame
Remove:
- the two nuts for the steering rack heat shield,
- the mounting nuts for the steering rack and
attach it to the exhaust manifold.
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SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
Mot. 1040 -01 Dummy sub-frame for removing/refitting engine/transmission assembly
T. Av. 476 Ball joint extractor
REMOVAL
Disconnect the battery.
Put the vehicle on a two post lift.
Remove the wheels.
Disconnect the track rod ends using tool T. Av.
476.
Remove the key on the stub axle carrier.
Release but do not remove the mudguards to
reach the upper bolt on the sub-frame - side mem-
ber tie rod and remove it.
Remove:
- the exhaust downpipe and attach the catalytic
converter,
- the bolt (engine side) for the engine tie bar.
- the gear control by removing the two bolts at
the ends of the control. To do this, the cataly-
tic converter heat shield must be removed and
the gaiter on the gearbox side must also be re-
moved.
TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daN.m)
Wheel bolts 9
Track rod end nut 3.7
Steering universal joint bolt 2.5
Sub-frame mounting bolt front Ø10 6
rear Ø 12 10.5
Sub-frame - side member tie rod nut 3
Key nut on stub axle carrier 5.5
Engine tie bar 6.5
Steering box mounting bolt 5
Fit tool Mot. 1040-01 under the engine sub-frame.
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REAR AXLE
Rear axle assembly
TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daN.m)
Bearing mounting nut 11
Wheel bolt 9
Shock absorber base bolt 8.5
REMOVAL
Put the vehicle on a two post lift.
Fit the pedal press.
Remove:
- the two lower shock absorber mountings,
- the brake pipes,
- the compensator control,
- the central heat shield,
- the handbrake cables, disconnecting them
from the central control,
Unclip the cables from the fuel tank.
Support the rear axle assembly and remove the
nuts ( 1 ).
Remove the rear axle assembly.
NOTE : the bolts can be reached under the rear
bench seat (depending on version) after
removing the blanking covers.
REFITTING
Refitting is the reverse of removal.
Bleed the brake circuit.
Adjust the handbrake (see section 37).
Check and if necessary adjust the braking
compensator ( see section 37 ).
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98991
REAR AXLE
Brake drum
Remove:
- the nut and stub axle washer,
- the drum.
The two brake drums must be of the same diameter, if one is reground, the other must also be reground.
Never exceed the diameter marked on the drum.
SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
Emb. 880 Inertia extraction tool
Rou. 943 Hub cover plug extractor
TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daN.m)
Wheel bolts 9
Hub nut 17.5
REMOVAL
Remove the hub plug using tools Rou. 943 +
Emb. 880.
Release the handbrake, slacken the secondary
handbrake cables to allow the lever to move back.
Insert a screwdriver through one of the wheel
mounting holes in the drum and push the hand-
brake lever to release the lug from the brake
shoe( E ).
Help the lever to slacken by pushing it towards
the rear.
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REAR AXLE
Brake cylinder
REFITTING
Remove all dust from the drums and the linings
using brake cleaner.
Refitting is the reverse of removal.
Bleed the braking circuit (see section 38).
Adjust the linings by repeatedly pressing the
brake pedal.
Check the cut-out pressure (see section 37
"Controls").
TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daN.m)
Wheel bolts 9
Hub nut 17.5
Bleed screw 0.5 to 0.8
Pipe bolt 1.7
REMOVAL
Remove:
- the drum (see corresponding section),
- the upper return spring (see paragraph
"Brake linings").
Separate the shoes.
Slacken:
- the rigid pipe union on the wheel cylinder
using a pipe wrench,
- the two cylinder mounting bolts on the
backing plate and remove it.
Check the condition of the shoes. If they have
traces of oil on them, renew them.
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Emb. 880 Inertia extraction tool
Rou. 943 Hub cover plug extractor
REAR AXLE
Brake linings (drum)
SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
Wheel bolts 9
Hub nut 17.5
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TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daN.m)
Composition of RAI brake (Rattrapage Auto-
matique Incrémental - automatic wear take up
system).
ALeading shoe
BTrailing shoe
CFixed point
PBase of brake shoe
FRAI wear take up system
1Upper return spring
2Lower return spring (for base)
3Side retainer
4Handbrake lever return spring
REMOVAL
Brake shoes must be replaced on the complete
axle - never fit shoes of differing makes or
grades.
Remove:
- the brake drum (see corresponding paragraph),
- the lower spring (2) using brake shoe pliers.
Using adjustable pliers, remove the shoe side
retaining springs.
In turn, pass each brake shoe base over the fixed
point. Squeeze the bases of the shoes together to
separate the ends at the wheel cylinder end.
Separate the assembly (RAI and shoes) from the
brake backing plate then remove it, after
unclipping the handbrake cable.
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