1997 RENAULT KANGOO wheel bolt torque

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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WHEELS AND TYRES
Specifications
The tyre inflation pressures are values for a fully laden vehicle or motorway use.
The tyre inflation pressure must be checked when cold. The increase in temperature during driving increases
the pressure by 0.2 to 0.3 bar.
If the inflation pressures are checked when the tyres are warm, take this pressure increase into consideration.
Never deflate a warm tyre.
(1) Reinforced tyre.
Chains
For safety reasons, chains may NEVER be fitted to the rear axle.
"Snow" or "thermorubber" tyres: all four wheels must be fitted with these tyres to retain vehicle adhesion as
far as possible.
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TypeRim
Wheel bolt
torque
(daN.m)
Tyres
Inflation pressure
(bar) cold
FrontRear
FC0X
KC0X
5 B 13
5 B 13
5,5 J 14
9
2.8
2.6
2.4
3.6
2.9
3.0
165/70 R 13 C 88/86
165/70 R 13 83 (1)
165/70 R 14
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STEERING ASSEMBLY
Axial ball joint
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Put the vehicle on a two post lift.
REMOVAL
Disconnect the track rod end using tool T.Av. 476.
Slacken the bolt on the parallelism adjustment
sleeve and slacken the track rod end while
holding the axial ball joint using an open wrench.
Make a mark or count the number of turns of
thread taken up so the parallelism can be pre-
adjusted on refitting.
Remove the plastic retaining clip for the gaiter
and remove the gaiter.
SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
Wheel bolts 9
Track rod end nut 3.7
Bolt on parallelism adjustment sleeve 1.7
Axial ball joint 5
Dir. 1305-01 Tool for removing - refitting
axial ball joint
Dir. 1306 Tool for retaining SMI unit rack
T.Av. 476 Ball joint extractor
TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daN.m)Turn the wheels so the rack teeth are freed on the
valve side.
Fit tool Dir. 1306.
In this position, release the axial ball joint using
tool Dir. 1305-01.
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STEERING ASSEMBLY
Manual steering rack
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Put the vehicle on a two post lift.
REMOVAL
Remove the front wheels.
Cut the rubber gaiter retaining clip and push the
gaiter back towards the bulkhead.
Disconnect the ball joints using tool T.Av. 476.
Remove:
- the universal joint eccentric bolt,
- the steering rack mounting bolts on the sub-
frame.
Remove the steering rack.
SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
Wheel bolts 9
Track rod end nut 3.7
Steering rack mounting bolts 5.5
Universal joint eccentric bolt 2.5
T.Av. 476 Ball joint extractor
TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daN.m)REFITTING
Refitting is the reverse of removal. Observe the
recommended tightening torques.
If a new steering rack is being fitted, fit the track
rod ends in the position noted on removal.
To do this, slacken the bolt on the parallelism
adjustment sleeve and slacken the track rod end
while holding the axial ball joint using an open
wrench.
Make a mark or count the number of turns of
thread taken up so the parallelism can be pre-
adjusted on refitting.
Check the parallelism.
NOTE : the markings on the track rod ends MUST
BE OBSERVED
(one mark on right hand joint, two
marks on left hand joint).
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STEERING ASSEMBLY
Power assisted steering rack
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SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
Mot. 453-01 Hose clamp pliers
T.Av. 476 Ball joint extractor
Wheel bolts 9
Track rod end nut 3.7
Steering rack mounting bolt 5
Universal joint eccentric bolt 2.5
Engine tie bar bolt 6.5
TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daN.m)
Put the vehicle on a two post lift.
REMOVAL
Remove the front wheels.
Fit a clamp Mot. 453-01 to each of the pipes from
the oil reservoir.
NOTE :never clamp the high pressure pipes.
Cut the rubber gaiter retaining clip and push the
gaiter back towards the bulkhead.
Disconnect the ball joints using tool T.Av. 476.
Remove the universal joint eccentric bolt.
Disconnect the oxygen sensor.
Remove the exhaust downpipe.
Remove the bolt (engine side) from the engine tie
bar and pivot the engine and transmission
assembly forwards.
Insert a retaining block.
Special notes for F8Q engine
Remove (from above) :
- the battery,
- the battery mounting,
- the high and low pressure pipes from the
steering valve.
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STEERING ASSEMBLY
Power assisted steering rack
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Disconnect the high and low pressure pipes on the
steering rack (take precautions to catch the oil)
and the nut on the pipe retaining bracket.
Remove:
- the two nuts on the heat shield for the right
hand steering rack bearing,
- the steering rack mounting nuts and remove it
from the timing side.
NOTE :
- do not remove the pipes between the valve
and cylinder,
- fit plugs to the steering rack openings to
prevent the introduction of impurities.
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REFITTING
Refitting is the reverse of removal. Observe the
recommended tightening torques.
Fill the circuit with oil.
Turn the wheels from left to right (engine not
running) to distribute the oil in the circuit.
Repeat the operation with the engine running
then top up the level.
If a new steering rack is being fitted, fit the track
rod ends in the position noted on removal.
To do this, slacken the bolt on the parallelism
adjustment sleeve and slacken the track rod end
while holding the axial ball joint using an open
wrench.
Make a mark or count the number of turns of
thread taken up so the parallelism can be pre-
adjusted on refitting.
Check the parallelism.
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STEERING ASSEMBLY
Steering column
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TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daN.m)
REMOVAL
Disconnect the battery.
Set the vehicle wheels straight.
Remove the steering wheel in the following
manner.
Without airbag option
Remove the plastic cover.
Remove:
- the steering wheel bolt (this
MUST be renewed
on refitting),
- the steering wheel after noting its position.
With airbag option
REMOVAL
Disconnect the battery.
Remove:
- the driver’s airbag cushion by the two Torx T30
bolts (tightening torque 0.5 daN.m) located
behind the steering wheel and disconnect the
connector ( D ),
IMPORTANT: pyrotechnic systems (airbags and
pretensioners) must not be handled near to a heat
source or flame - they may be triggered.
IMPORTANT : whenever the steering wheel is
removed, the airbag connector ( D )
MUST be
disconnected. The airbag is fitted with a
connector which short circuits when it is
connected to avoid any incorrect triggering.
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- the horn connector, if fitted,
- the steering wheel bolt (this
MUST be renewed
on refitting),
- the steering wheel after setting the wheels
straight,
- the half cowlings ( three bolts).
Disconnect the rotary switch connector and
remove it after removing the three mounting
bolts ( E ).
When removing the switch, its position must be
noted:
• either by ensuring the wheels are straight when
removing it so that the track may be positioned
centrally,
• or by immobilising the rotary switch rotor with
adhesive tape.
Steering wheel bolt 4.5
Steering column universal joint
eccentric bolt 2.5
Steering column mounting nuts 2
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STEERING ASSEMBLY
Steering column
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IMPORTANT : if these instructions are not
followed exactly the system may not operate
normally and could even be triggered incorrectly.
IMPORTANT
Before reconnecting the driver’s airbag cushion,
check to see if the system is operating correctly as
follows:
•check the airbag warning light on the
instrument panel is illuminated when the
ignition is on,
•connect a dummy ignition module to the
driver’s airbag connector and check that the
warning light extinguishes,
•switch the ignition off, connect the airbag
cushion in place of the dummy ignition module
and secure the cushion to the steering wheel,
•switch the ignition on. Check the warning light
illuminates for three seconds when the ignition
is switched on then extinguishes and remains
extinguished.
If the warning light does not operate as described
above, refer to the fault finding section and check
the system using the
XRBAG (Elé. 1288).
SPECIAL NOTES FOR VEHICLES FITTED WITH A
DRIVER’S AIRBAG
Ensure that the wheels are still straight.
Check that the rotary switch is still immobilised
before refitting.
If it is not, follow the method for centring
described in section 88 "driver’s airbag".
Renew the steering wheel bolt each time it is
removed ( pre-bonded bolt).
Observe the correct tightening torque ( 4.5
daN.m).
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