1997 RENAULT KANGOO Sheet Metal Work Workshop Manual

GENERAL
Opening clearances
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12862R
12863R
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19
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GENERAL
Collision fault finding
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12664-1R
Before carrying out repairs to the bodywork of a car, even if the damage seems slight, it is necessary to carry
out a series of tests :
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VISUAL INSPECTION
This inspection involves the examination of the sub-frame of the vehicle where mechanical components
are mounted and in the crumple zones or vulnerable areas in order to detect folds where materials have
been deformed.
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INSPECTION USING TRAMMEL GAUGE
The visual inspection may be completed using a trammel gauge which will allow measurement of certain
deformations by symmetrical comparisons (for more detail on each point to check, refer to the repair
bench paragraph below).
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INSPECTION OF AXLE ASSEMBLY GEOMETRY
It is the only check which determines whether the impact suffered by the vehicle has or has not affected
its road holding.
Important : In borderline cases, it is essential not to neglect checking the axle assembly components which
may also have been subject to deformation.
On principle, no welded component in the body shell may be replaced without ensuring that the sub-
frame was not affected by the impact.
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Collision fault finding
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12670R
The starting point for checking points (A) and (B).
GAUGE POINTS
Point G1 :
Rear section of front side member.
12842R
The starting reference point for checking points
(C) and (C1).
Points C and C1 :
Sub-frame front mounting and front end of side
member.
12843R
Point G :
Rear end of front side member.
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Collision fault finding
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12846R
Requires partial removal of the fuel filler neck
mounting.
Point J :
Rear end of rear side member.12844R
12847R
Right hand side Left hand side
Requires the partial removal of the silencer secu-
ring clip. Point B :
Front point of rear axle assembly.
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Sub-frame dimensions
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DESCRIPTION X Y ZDIAMETER SLOPE %
A Front sub-frame rear mounting 205 402.5 71 18.5 0
B Rear axle assembly front mounting 1 999.3 657 71.3 20×20 X : 8°20
C Front left sub-frame front mounting - 418 447 13010×10
(squared)0
Front right sub-frame front mounting - 418 465 13010×10
(squared)0
E Rear shock absorber upper mounting 2 333.13 545.75 184 12.5 0
F Front shock absorber upper mounting 18.5 545.50 657 48X : 3°02
Y : 1°
G1 Rear section of front left side member 600 - 375 020×20
(squared)0
Rear section of front right side member 600 351.6 020×20
(squared)0
J Rear point of rear side member 2 918 497.5 151 12.2×16.2 X : 3°
K Front end cross member 575 315 280 14.25X : 4°30
Z : 5°
L Rear end cross member (end panel) 3 121 - 497.5 151 M8 0
P Front engine mounting - 247 483.5 514 M10 0
Rear engine mounting - 113 483.5 514 M10 0
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Sub-frame dimensions
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12664R
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GENERAL
Repair Bench
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12666R
Left hand side
I - PRINCIPLE REFERENCE POINTS FOR SETTING VEHICLE TRIM LEVEL
A - FRONT SUB-FRAME REAR MOUNTING
It is the principle front reference point.
Right hand side
12893R
1 - Front mechanical units removed
The bracket rests against the rear section of the
side member and is centred in the sub-frame
mounting hole.
NOTE :
- on the left hand side, the hole is round,
- on the right hand side it is a slot.
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Repair Bench
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2 - Front mechanical units in place
The bracket covers the sub-frame mounting bolt
and rests against the mounting bolt washer.
NOTE : The two sides are not symmetrical, on the
right hand side the mounting is set on the rubber
mounting.
If the rear of the vehicle is being rebuilt, these
two points alone may be used to align and sup-
port the front of the vehicle.
I - PRINCIPLE REFERENCE POINTS FOR SETTING VEHICLE TRIM LEVEL (cont)
12845R
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