2009 RENAULT TWINGO steering

30A-33
GENERAL INFORMATION
Front axle assembly: Adjustment values
30A
IV - CAMBER
Not adjustable. EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA0 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL
EA1 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA3 or EQUIPMENT
LEVEL EA5 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EAG or
EQUIPMENT LEVEL EZ2 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL
EZ4, and POWER ASSISTED STEERING
Value Vehicle position (mm)
2˚40’ ± 30’
2˚41’ ± 30’
2˚38’ ± 30’
2˚32’ ± 30’
2˚29’ ± 30’
2˚26’ ± 30’
2˚28’ ± 30’
2˚25’ ± 30’
2˚21’ ± 30’
2˚17’ ± 30’
Maximum left - r ight differ-
ence = 30’W2 - W1 = 112
W2 - W1 = 113
W2 - W1 = 114
W2 - W1 = 117
W2 - W1 = 119
W2 - W1 = 120
W2 - W1 = 121
W2 - W1 = 122
W2 - W1 = 125
W2 - W1 = 127
EQUIPMENT LEVEL SPORT, and 16" ALUMIN-
IUM WHEELS
ValueMax difference Left/
Right
2˚57’ ± 18’ 30’
EQUIPMENT LEVEL SPORT, and 17" ALUMIN-
IUM WHEELS, and WITHOUT ADDITIONAL
SPORT PACK
ValueMax difference Left/
Right
2˚57’ ± 18’ 30’
EQUIPMENT LEVEL SPORT, and 17" ALUMIN-
IUM WHEELS, and ADDITIONAL EXTREME PACK
ValueMax difference Left/
Right
3˚ ± 18’ 30’
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30A-36
GENERAL INFORMATION
Front axle system: Adjustment
30A
I - ADJUSTMENT PREPARATION STAGE
aCheck the geometry (see 30A, General informa-
tion, Axle assemblies: Check, page 30A-23) .
II - ADJUSTMENT OPERATION
1 - Wheel alignment
aSet the wheels straight ahead.
aLock the steering wheel using a flywheel immobil-
iser.
aAdjust the wheel alignment by rotating the track rod
sleeves.
aLoosen the wheel alignment adjustment lock nut (1)
.
aTurn the track rod sleeve (2) to the required value.
aAfter adjustment, torque tighten the wheel align-
ment adjustment lock nuts (53 N.m).2 - Castor angle
aNot adjustable.
3 - Camber
aNot adjustable.
4 - Pivot
aNot adjustable. Equipment required
flywheel immobiliser
Tightening torquesm
wheel alignment adjust-
ment lock nuts53 N.m
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31A-1
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front brake pads: Removal - Refitting
EQ UIPMENT LEVEL EA0 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA1 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA3 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA5
or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EAG or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EZ2 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EZ4
31A
When replacing brake pads, be sure to replace the
pads on the opposite side.
REMOVAL
I - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) .
aSwitch off the ignition without removing the key to
keep the steering column unlocked.
aRemove the front wheels (see 35A, Wheels and ty-
res, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aRemove the guide pin lower bolt (1) while holding
the nut (2) .aRotate the calliper upwards.
aRemove the pads (3) . Tightening torquesm
guide pin bolt34 N.m
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31A-8
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front brake calliper: Removal - Refitting
EQ UIPMENT LEVEL EA0 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA1 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA3 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA5
or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EAG or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EZ2 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EZ4
31A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) .
aFit the pedal press to the brake pedal to limit the
outflow of brake fluid.
aUnlock the steering column.
aRemove the front wheel on the side concerned (see
35A, Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refit-
ting, page 35A-1) .II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aUnlock the brake hose (1) on the brake calliper.
aRemove the brake pads (see 31A, Front axle com-
ponents, Front brake pads: Removal - Refitting,
page 31A-1) . Equipment required
pedal press
Tightening torquesm
guide pin bolts34 N.m
brake hose17 N.m
Note:
The callipers supplied as spare par ts are pre-filled
with br ake fluid.
WARNING
Prepare for the flow of fluid, and protect the sur-
rounding components.
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WARNING
In order not to damage the brake hose:
-do not tension the hose,
-do not twist the hose,
-check that there is no contact with the sur-
rounding components.

31A-43
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front axle subframe: Removal - Refitting
31A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
aRemove:
-the front wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) ,
-the front wheel arch liners (see Front wheel arch
liner: Removal - Refitting) (55A, Exterior protec-
tion).II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aRemove the universal joint cover (1) (do not keep).
aSet the wheels straight ahead.
aFit a flywheel immobiliser.
aRemove the bolt (2) from the universal joint (do not
keep).
aTilt the universal joint on the steering box to detach it
from the pinion. Special tooling required
Tav. 476Ball joint extractor.
Mot. 1390Suppor t for removal - refitting
of engine - gearbox assembly
Equipment required
flywheel immobiliser
Tightening torquesm
rear subframe bolts105 Nm
front subframe bolts62 Nm
front end cross member
bolts21 Nm
acoustic tie-rod bolts21 Nm
acoustic tie-rod bolts90 Nm
subframe tie-rod bolts21 Nm
subframe tie-rod nuts62 Nm
gear lever arm nut28 Nm
nuts of the lower arm
ball joints62 N.m
bolts of the lower ball
joints62 N.m
nuts of the track rod
ends37 N.m
universal joint bolt24 Nm
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Note:
Do not pull the intermediate shaft out.

31A-47
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front axle subframe: Removal - Refitting
31A
aRemove:
-the steering box (16) (see 36A, Steering assem-
bly, Steering box: Removal - Refitting, page
36A-1) ,
-the front anti-roll bar (17) (see 31A, Front axle
components, Front anti-roll bar: Removal - Re-
fitting, page 31A-52) ,
-the lower arms from the front driveshaft (18) (see
31A, Front axle components, Front driveshaft
lower arm: Removal - Refitting, page 31A-33) .aRemove:
-the gear selection cable guide bolt (19) from the
subframe,
-the gear selection cable guide (19) from the sub-
frame.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
aAlways replace:
-the subframe bolts,
-the bolt from the universal joint.
aDegrease the contact surface areas of the subframe
and the body using surface cleaner (see Vehicle:
Parts and consumables for the repair) (04B, Con-
sumables - Products).
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31A-48
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front axle subframe: Removal - Refitting
31A
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit the speed selection cable guide on the sub-
frame.
aRefit:
-the front driveshaft lower arms (see 31A, Front
axle components, Front driveshaft lower arm:
Removal - Refitting, page 31A-33) ,
-the front anti-roll bar (see 31A, Front axle compo-
nents, Front anti-roll bar: Removal - Refitting,
page 31A-52) ,
-the steering box (see 36A, Steering assembly,
Steering box: Removal - Refitting, page 36A-1) .
aRefit the « subframe - front driveshaft lower arm -
steering box - front anti-roll bar » assembly with the
(Mot. 1390).
aTighten to torque:
-the rear subframe bolts (105 Nm) (20) ,
-the front subframe bolts (62 Nm) (22) ,
-the front end cross member bolts (21 Nm) (21) .aRefit:
-the rear suspended engine mounting (see Lower
engine tie-bar: Removal - Refitting) (19D, En-
gine mounting),
-the acoustic tie rods.
aTighten to torque:
-the acoustic tie-rod bolts (21 Nm) (23) ,
-the acoustic tie-rod bolts (90 Nm) (24) .
aRefit the sub-frame tie-rods.
aTighten to torque:
-the subframe tie-rod bolts (21 Nm),
-the subframe tie-rod nuts (62 Nm).
aCheck the position of the gear selection cables in the
guide.
aFit the gearbox control gear lever arm.
aTorque tighten the gear lever arm nut (28 Nm).
aFit the gear lever arm rubber protector. K9K
Note:
Be careful with the guide of the lower or upper
radiator when fitting the subframe. There is a risk
of the radiator guides breaking.
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31A-49
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front axle subframe: Removal - Refitting
31A
aCheck that the bush (25) is correctly positioned on
the lower arm ball joint.
aRefit:
-the lower arm ball joints,
-the track rod ends.
aRefit the anti-roll bar tie-rods to the shock absorbers.
aTorque tighten the nuts of the lower arm ball
joints (62 N.m).
aTorque tighten the bolts of the lower ball joints (62
N.m).
aTorque tighten the nuts of the track rod ends (37
N.m).
aObserve the direction of fitting for the universal joint
cam nut and bolt.
afit the universal joint to the steering box.aRefit the universal joint cam nut and a new bolt.
aPosition the universal joint cam nut and bolt.
aImmobilise the cam nut in its housing (on the univer-
sal joint).
aPretighten the universal joint cam nut and bolt.
aCheck that the universal joint is in the correct posi-
tion.
aTorque tighten the universal joint bolt (24 Nm).
aRemove the flywheel immobiliser.
III - FINAL OPERATION.
aRefit:
-the front wheel arch liners (see Front wheel arch
liner: Removal - Refitting) (55A, Exterior protec-
tion),
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EQ UIPMENT LEVEL SPORT
EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA0 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL
EA1 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA3 or EQUIPMENT
LEVEL EA5 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EAG
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