2009 RENAULT TWINGO tow

31A-12
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front brake calliper: Repair
31A
REPAIR
I - REPAIR PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
aPosition the pedal press on the brake pedal to limit
the outflow of brake fluid.
aRemove:
-the front wheel (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) ,
-the front brake calliper (see 31A, Front axle com-
ponents, Front brake calliper: Removal - Refit-
ting, page 31A-8) .II - REPAIR OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED
aRemove the piston using compressed air, making
sure to insert a wooden block between the calliper
and the piston to avoid damaging it. Any trace of im-
pact on the end panel will render the piston unfit for
use.
aRemove the dust seal.
aRemove the rectangular section seal from the calli-
per groove with a round edged spring blade (feeler
gauge).
aClean the parts using methylated spirit. Special tooling required
Fre. 1190-01Brake calliper piston return
tool.
Equipment required
pedal press
IMPORTANT
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and oper-
ation recommendations before carrying out any
repair (see Front axle components: Precautions
for the repair) .
WARNING
Prepare for the flow of fluid, and protect the sur-
rounding components.
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WARNING
The whole calliper must systematically be
replaced if there are any scratches in the calliper
bore.

31A-14
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front brake calliper mounting: 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) (02A, Lifting equipment).
aRemove:
-the front wheel (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) ,
-the front brake pads (see 31A, Front axle compo-
nents, Front brake pads: Removal - Refitting,
page 31A-1) .aRemove the guide pin upper bolt (1) while holding
the nut (2) .
aHang the brake calliper on the shock absorber
spring using a safety strap(s). Equipment required
safety strap(s)
Tightening torquesm
brake calliper mounting
bolts100 N.m
guide pin upper bolt29 N.m
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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-16
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front brake calliper mounting: Removal - Refitting
EQ UIPMENT LEVEL SPORT
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 wheel (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) ,
-the front brake pads (see 31A, Front axle compo-
nents, Front brake pads: Removal - Refitting,
page 31A-1) .II - REMOVAL OPERATION
aRemove:
-the calliper mounting bolts (1) ,
-the calliper mounting.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
aClean using a wire brush and BRAKE CLEANER
(see Vehicle: Parts and consumables for the re-
pair) (04B, Consumables - Products):
-the calliper mounting,
-the calliper,
-the hub carrier.
aparts always to be replaced: Front brake calliper
mounting bolt.
II - REFITTING OPERATION
aRefit the calliper mounting.
aTorque tighten the calliper mounting bolts (100
N.m).
III - FINAL OPERATION
aRefit:
-the front brake pads (see 31A, Front axle compo-
nents, Front brake pads: Removal - Refitting,
page 31A-1) , Tightening torquesm
calliper mounting bolts100 N.m
IMPORTANT
To avoid all risk of damage to the systems, apply
the safety and cleanliness instructions and opera-
tion recommendations before carrying out any
repair:
- (see Front axle components: Precautions for
the repair) ,
- (see Vehicle: Precautions for the repair) (01D,
Mechanical introduction).
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31A-18
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front brake disc protector: Removal - Refitting
31A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 411, 02A, Lifting equip-
ment).
aRemove:
-the front wheel (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) ,
-the front brake pads (see 31A, Front axle compo-
nents, Front brake pads: Removal - Refitting,
page 31A-1) ,
-the calliper mounting (see 31A, Front axle com-
ponents, Front brake calliper mounting: Re-
moval - Refitting, page 31A-14) ,
-the front brake disc (see 31A, Front axle compo-
nents, Front brake disc: Removal - Refitting,
page 31A-19) ,
-the hub carrier (see 31A, Front axle components,
Front driveshaft hub carrier: Removal - Refit-
ting, page 31A-23) ,
-the hub carrier bearing (see 31A, Front axle com-
ponents, Front hub carrier bearing: Removal -
Refitting, page 31A-26) .
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aRemove:
-the brake disc protector bolts (1) ,-the brake disc protector (2) .
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATIONS OPERATION
aAlways replace the hub carrier bearing when a hub
is removed (see 31A, Front axle components,
Front hub carrier bearing: Removal - Refitting,
page 31A-26) .
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the brake disc protector,
-the brake disc protector bolts.
aTorque tighten the brake disc protector bolts (8
Nm ).
III - FINAL OPERATION.
aRefit:
-the hub carrier bearing (see 31A, Front axle com-
ponents, Front hub carrier bearing: Removal -
Refitting, page 31A-26) ,
-the hub carrier (see 31A, Front axle components,
Front driveshaft hub carrier: Removal - Refit-
ting, page 31A-23) ,
-the front brake disc (see 31A, Front axle compo-
nents, Front brake disc: Removal - Refitting,
page 31A-19) ,
-the calliper mounting (see 31A, Front axle com-
ponents, Front brake calliper mounting: Re-
moval - Refitting, page 31A-14) ,
-the front brake pads (see 31A, Front axle compo-
nents, Front brake pads: Removal - Refitting,
page 31A-1) ,
-the front wheel (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) . Tightening torquesm
brake disc protector
bolts8 Nm
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31A-19
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front brake disc: Removal - Refitting
31A
Brake discs cannot be reground. If there is excessive
scoring or wear, they will need to be replaced (see
30A, General information, Brake: Specifications,
page 30A-19) .
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
aSet the wheels straight ahead.
aRemove the front wheel (see 35A, Wheels and ty-
res, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .aMark the position of the cap (1) on the base of the
shock absorber using a indelible pencil.
aUnclip the cap (1) from the base of the shock ab-
sorber. Equipment required
indelible pencil
par ts washer
IMPORTANT
To avoid all risk of damage to the systems, apply
the safety and cleanliness instructions and opera-
tion recommendations before carrying out any
repair:
- (see 30A, General information, Brake circuit:
Precautions for the repair, page 30A-2) (30A,
General information),
- (see Vehicle: Precautions for the repair) (01D,
Mechanical introduction).
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31A-22
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front brake disc: Description
31A
I - PREPARATION OPERATION FOR CHECK
Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
Remove the wheel (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
II - CHECKING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
Position the Palmer tool (1) to measure the disc thick-
ness.Measure the thickness of the disc at 4 points in order
(90˚ apart).
Compare the values with those recommended by the
manufacturer (see 30A, General information, Brake:
Specifications, page 30A-19) .
III - FINAL OPERATION
Replace the discs if necessary (see 31A, Front axle
components, Front brake disc: Removal - Refitting,
page 31A-19) .
Refit the wheel (see 35A, Wheels and tyres, Wheel:
Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) . Note:
Use a Palmer type tool to check the thickness of the
disc.
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31A-23
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front driveshaft hub carrier: Removal - Refitting
31A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 411, 02A, Lifting equip-
ment).
aRemove:
-the front wheel on the side in question (see 35A,
Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting,
page 35A-1) ,
-the front brake pads of the side in question (see
31A, Front axle components, Front brake pads:
Removal - Refitting, page 31A-1) ,
aRemove:
-the front brake calliper mounting (see 31A, Front
axle components, Front brake calliper mount-
ing: Removal - Refitting, page 31A-14) ,
-the front brake disc (see 31A, Front axle compo-
nents, Front brake disc: Removal - Refitting,
page 31A-19) ,
-the front wheel speed sensor on the hub carrier
(see 38C, Anti-lock braking system, Front wheel
speed sensor: Removal - Refitting, page 38C-
15) .II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aPosition the (Rou. 604-01).
aRemove the hub nut (1) .
aRemove:
-the nut (2) from the track rod end,
-the bolt (3) from the lower ball joint. Special tooling required
Rou. 604-01Hub locking tool.
Tav. 476Ball joint extractor.
Tav. 1420-01Screw jack for tools Tav.
1420, Tav.1050-04 , Tar.
1454, Tar. 1850.
Tightening torquesm
shock absorber lower
bolts105 Nm
front driveshaft lower
arm ball joint bolt105 Nm
ABS wiring bracket bolt8 Nm
track rod end nut37 N.m
hub nut280 Nm
guide pin upper bolt29 Nm
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31A-26
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front hub carrier bearing: Removal - Refitting
31A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift ( (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) ).
aRemove:
-the front wheel on the side in question (see 35A,
Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting,
page 35A-1) ,
-the front brake pads (see 31A, Front axle compo-
nents, Front brake pads: Removal - Refitting,
page 31A-1) ,
-the calliper mounting (see 31A, Front axle com-
ponents, Front brake calliper mounting: Re-
moval - Refitting, page 31A-14) ,
-the brake disc (see 31A, Front axle components,
Front brake disc: Removal - Refitting, page 31A-
19) ,
-the front driveshaft hub carrier (see 31A, Front
axle components, Front driveshaft hub carrier:
Removal - Refitting, page 31A-23) .II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aRemove:
-the hub (1) using a hydraulic press, applying force
with a pipe 65 mm (2) in diameter,
-the circlip (3) .
aRemove the internal bush (4) from the hub using an
extractor with jaws (5) . WARNING
In order to prevent irreversible damage to the front
hub bear ing:
-Do not loosen or tighten the driveshaft nut when
the wheels are on the ground.
-Do not place the vehicle with its wheels on the
ground when the driveshaft has been loosened or
removed.
WARNING
To ensure that the wheel speed sensor works prop-
erly, do not mark the sensor target on the bearing.20786
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