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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.
31
12988R
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.
12993-1R1
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External gear control
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REFITTING
Refitting is the reverse of removal.
Coat the lever joints and the linkage pin with 33
Médium grease.
Ensure the clevice is fitted correctly : offset on
gearbox side.
REMOVAL of the control linkage
After removing the lever - linkage connecting nut,
remove the linkage - selector connecting bolt.
PRG37.6R
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93856-1S
MECHANICAL ELEMENT CONTROLS
External gear control
37
SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
B.Vi. 1133 Shim for locking the gearbox input lever in 1st
Remove the collector.
Engage 1st gear.
TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daN.m)
ADJUSTMENT
Linkage mounting clip bolt on clevice 2
Slacken bolt (V).
Fit shim B.Vi. 1133 to take up any play.
92450-2R
At the same time pull the end of the shim
downwards and pivot it through approximately
45° until it touches the lug on the housing.
92450-3S
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External gear control
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Press the lower lever gate against the gearbox
ramp , inserting a 9 mm shim.
93910S1
In this position, tighten bolt (V).
Check the resulting play ( Y ) which must be
between 7 and 10 mm.
Remove shim B. Vi. 1133.
Check the gears engage correctly.
Refit the collector.
DI3705
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