1997 RENAULT KANGOO wheel

STEERING ASSEMBLY
Power assisted steering rack
36
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.
13120S
36-4

STEERING ASSEMBLY
Power assisted steering rack
36
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.
12997R
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.
36-5

STEERING ASSEMBLY
Manual steering assistance pump
36
SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
Mot. 453-01Hose clamp pliers
Put the vehicle on a two post lift.
REMOVAL
Remove:
- the right hand wheel,
- the right hand mudguard,
- the bumper (10 bolts).
- the accessories belt,
- the pulley.
Fit a clamp Mot. 453-01 to the supply pipe.
Disconnect the supply and high pressure pipes.
Take precautions to catch the PAS fluid.
Remove the three pump mounting bolts and
remove the pump.
REFITTING
Refitting is the reverse of removal. Observe the
procedure for tensioning the belt (see section 07).
Fill and bleed the circuit, moving the steering
from lock to lock.
F8Q engine
without AC
36-10

STEERING ASSEMBLY
Steering column
36
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.
12973S
- 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
36-12

STEERING ASSEMBLY
Steering column
36
If the switch is being replaced, the new part is
supplied ready-centred, held in place by an
adhesive label which tears off when the steering
wheel is moved for the first time (fit with the
wheels straight).
12970S
Remove:
- the half cowlings (three bolts),
- the stalk - switch assembly (one bolt).
12967-1R
12971R
Disconnect the connectors.
36-13

STEERING ASSEMBLY
Steering column
36
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).
36-16

MECHANICAL ELEMENT CONTROLS
Handbrake control
37
ADJUSTMENT
Incorrect adjustment of the handbrake where the
cable is too tight:
- prevents the correct operation of the automa-
tic compensation system for the brake shoes ,
- causes long brake pedal travel.
The cables should not be re-tensioned to correct
this fault since it will quickly occur again.
The handbrake should not be used to adjust play,
it should only be adjusted when replacing :
- brake linings,
- cables,
- the control lever.
Any other adjustment except in the above cases is
not permitted.
With the vehicle on a lift supported under the bo-
dy, slacken the nut (1) so the central adjuster is
completely free.
Remove:
- the two rear wheels,
- the two drums.
Check the operation of the compensation system
by rotating the notched sector (D) (ensure it turns
in both directions), then turn it back by 5 to 6
teeth.
98992-1R3
98826-1R
37-8

MECHANICAL ELEMENT CONTROLS
Handbrake control
37
98992-1R2
Ensure :
- the cables slide correctly,
- the handbrake levers (B) are in the correct
position against the brake shoes.
Progressively tighten the cables at the central
adjuster so that levers (B) start to move between
the 1st and 2nd notch of the control lever travel
and remain applied from the 2nd notch.
Tighten the lock nuts.
Fit the drums.
With the vehicle on its wheels, adjust the brake
linings by pressing the brake pedal firmly and
progressively for a number of times while
listening for the automatic compensation system
clicking.
37-9