1997 RENAULT KANGOO Chassis Workshop Manual

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.
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STEERING ASSEMBLY
Gaiter
36
The gaiter MUST be renewed with a new gaiter
whenever an axial ball joint is removed.
Fitting the gaiter
Use an ogive on the axial ball joint to prevent
damage to the gaiter during fitting.
Coat the gaiter bearing face on the axial ball joint
with grease to prevent the gaiter twisting.
Secure the gaiter with a new clip (supplied with
the gaiter).
NOTE : the steering MUST be at the centre point
to equalise the air.
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STEERING ASSEMBLY
Steering pushrod
36
1. Determining the source of the noise
Hold the steering rack on the pinion side and
check for transverse play (up and down).
Movement followed by a click is caused by the
pinion.
2. Adjusting for SMI steering racks
Release the adjusting nut (1) by straightening the
bent over edges (A) on the nut collar.
Check when driving that the steering returns to
the centre point.
Maximum adjustment allowed : 1 notch.
Lock the nut again in the two lugs opposite the
housing by bending over the nut collar.
ADJUSTMENT
If the steering rack pinion is noisy, before considering replacing the steering rack, check that the pinion is
correctly adjusted.
83920R
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STEERING ASSEMBLY
Manual steering assistance pump
36
SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
Dir. 1083Tool for refitting the PAS pump
pulley
B.Vi. 22-01
+Tool for removing the PAS pump
pulley
B.Vi. 47
12996R
REPLACING THE PULLEY (D7F-F8Q engine without
AC)
REMOVAL
Remove:
- the PAS pump belt.
- the pulley (three bolts).
REFITTING
Refitting is the reverse of removal. Observe the
procedure for tensioning the belt (see section 07).
REPLACING THE PULLEY ( E7J engine without AC)
REMOVAL
With the pump removed (see removal method on
following pages), set it in a vice and extract the
pulley using tools B.Vi. 22-01 + B.Vi. 47.
12995R
REFITTING
Refit the pulley using tool Dir. 1083.
Press the pulley on to dimension:
X =34.7 ± 0.2
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STEERING ASSEMBLY
Manual steering assistance pump
36
SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
Mot. 453-01Hose clamp pliers
T. Ar. 1094Extractor
Put the vehicle on a two post lift.
REMOVAL
Remove:
- the PAS pump 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 (protect
the alternator).
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.
D7F engine
without AC
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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
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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 alternator belt,
- the PAS pump belt,
- the alternator.
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.
13296R
E7J engine
without AC
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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.
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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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