2009 RENAULT TWINGO Chasiss Workshop Manual

36A-18
STEERING ASSEMBLY
Intermediate shaft: Removal - Refitting
36A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aRemove the dashboard lower trim.
aDisconnect the various connectors.
aUnblock then loosen the intermediate shaft on the
steering column side, without removing it.
aPut the steering wheel straight with the axle in line.
aLock the steering wheel.
aDisconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Re-
fitting) (80A, Battery). Tightening torquesm
intermediate shaft bolt
on the steering column
side29 Nm
universal joint bolt24 Nm
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(1) Cover of universal joint cam nut
(2) Universal joint bolt
(3) Inter mediate shaft
(4) Inter mediate shaft bolt on steer-
ing column side
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36A-19
STEERING ASSEMBLY
Intermediate shaft: Removal - Refitting
36A
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aEject the cover (1) using a hammer.
aRemove:
-the universal joint bolt (2) (do not keep),
-the cam nut from the universal joint.
aRemove the intermediate shaft from the steering
box.
aMark the position of the intermediate shaft on the
column.aRemove:
-the bolt (4) from the intermediate shaft on the steer-
ing column side.
-the intermediate shaft (3) by pulling it in the direc-
tion of the arrow.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
aAlways replace:
-the universal joint bolt and cam nut,
-the bolt from the intermediate shaft on the steering
column side.
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36A-20
STEERING ASSEMBLY
Intermediate shaft: Removal - Refitting
36A
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aFit the intermediate shaft on the steering column
while taking care not to shift it more than one tooth in
relation to its initial position.
aCheck that the intermediary shaft on the steering
column side is in the correct position.
aPretighten the intermediate shaft bolt on the steering
column side.
aPull on the intermediate shaft of the steering column
to check presence of the bolt in the neck.
aConnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refit-
ting) (80A, Battery).
aUnlock the steering wheel.
aObserve the direction of fitting for the universal joint
cam nut.
aRefit the universal joint.aCheck that the universal joint is in the correct posi-
tion on the steering rack attack pinion stem.
aPretighten the universal joint bolt.
aTighten to torque:
-the intermediate shaft bolt on the steering col-
umn side (29 Nm),
-the universal joint bolt (24 Nm).
III - FINAL OPERATION.
aConnect the various connectors.
aRefit the dashboard lower trim.
aCheck that correct alignment of the steering wheel
then perform a geometry of the front axle if neces-
sary (see 30A, General information, Front axle
assembly: Adjustment values, page 30A-31) .
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36A-21
STEERING ASSEMBLY
Steering column adjustment handle: Removal - Refitting36A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aDisconnect the battery (see ) (80A, Battery).
aUnclip the dashboard lower trim.
aDisconnect the various connectors.
aPut the handle in the low position (to prevent the mo-
bile part of the column dropping during dismantling).
aRemove:
-the bolts on the steering wheel lower cover,
-the steering wheel lower cover.II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aRemove:
-the nut (1) of the adjustment handle shaft while
holding the handle during unscrewing,
-the locking mechanism (2) of the adjustment han-
dle,
-the adjustment handle (3) .
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Note:
The removal of the steering wheel is not neces-
sary.
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Note:
Do not keep the components of the locking
mechanism and scrap all of its constituent parts,
as well as the adjustment handle.

36A-22
STEERING ASSEMBLY
Steering column adjustment handle: Removal - Refitting36A
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
aII - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the adjustment handle,
-the locking mechanism, taking care to correctly in-
dex the cam and the toothed plate in the bracket
opening,
-the nut on the adjustment handle.
III - FINAL OPERATION
aRefit the steering wheel lower cover.
aConnect the various connectors.
aClip on the dashboard lower trim.
aConnect the battery (see ) (80A, Battery).
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(4) Handle
(5) Inde xed adjustment plates
(6) Connection shaft
(7) Locking mechanism
(8) Adjustment handle shaft nut
Note:
When refitting the handle, ensure that the retain-
ing spring and the two notched segments are
correctly positioned. Check that the teeth are
interlocked and not in the tooth on tooth position.
Note:
The amount of effort required to operate the han-
dle is determined by how much it is tightened.
Test to determine the correct tightening. The
measurement of effor t must be made with a
torque wrench (Unlocking effort - 10N minimum /
Locking effor t - 60N maximum).

36A-23
STEERING ASSEMBLY
Steering wheel: Removal - Refitting
36A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aApply the procedure for deactivating the safety sys-
tems. (see Airbag and pretensioners: Precau-
tions for the repair)
a
aRemove the driver's front airbag (see Driver's fron-
tal airbag: Removal - Refitting) .
aSet the wheels straight ahead.
aDisconnect the connectors.II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aRemove the steering wheel bolt (1) .
aRemove the steering wheel.
a
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
aparts always to be replaced: Steering wheel bolt. Tightening torquesm
new steering wheel bolt44 N.m
IMPORTANT
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and oper-
ation recommendations before carrying out any
repair (see Steering: Precautions for the repair) .
WARNING
Incorrect wheel alignment may damage the
rotary switch.
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WARNING
To ensure that the electronic systems operate
correctly, do not damage the locking systems of
the connectors.
WARNING
To prevent damaging the rotary switch, do not
turn the mobile section of the rotar y switch.

36A-24
STEERING ASSEMBLY
Steering wheel: Removal - Refitting
36A
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
a
aRefit the steering wheel.
aConnect the connectors.
aRefit the new steering wheel bolt.
aTorque tighten the new steering wheel bolt (44
N.m).
III - FINAL OPERATION
aRefit the driver's front airbag (see Driver's frontal
airbag: Removal - Refitting) .
IV - CHECKING AFTER REPAIR
aSwitch on the ignition.
aCheck the operation of the rotary switch:
-turn the steering wheel to the left until it stops,
-turn the steering wheel to the right until it stops,
-check that there are no faults on the instrument
panel.
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WARNING
In order not to damage the steering wheel or
steering column, the steering wheel-column fool-
proofing devices must be aligned.

36B-1
POWER ASSISTED STEERING
Power-assisted steering computer: Removal - Refitting
LEFT-HAND DRIVE
36B
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aDisconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Re-
fitting) (80A, Battery).
aUnclip:
-the fuse access flap (1) ,
-the dashboard lower trim.aDisconnect the various connectors.
aRemove:
-the steering wheel lower cover bolt,
-the steering wheel lower cover (2) .
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aUnclip the locking clips of the connectors of the pow-
er-assisted steering computer.
aDisconnect the connectors (3) of the power-assisted
steering computer. Equipment required
Diagnostic tool
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