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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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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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STEERING ASSEMBLY
Gaiter
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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 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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