2009 RENAULT TWINGO wheel bolt torque

10A-6
ENGINE AND CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Lower cover: Removal - Refitting
K9K
10A
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 Wheel: Removal - Refitting)
(35A, Wheels and tyres),
-the front wheel arch liners (see Front wheel arch
liner: Removal - Refitting) (55A, Exterior protec-
tion),
-the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal -
Refitting) (55A, Exterior protection). Special tooling required
Tav. 476Ball joint extractor.
Tav. 1233-01Tooling for carrying out opera-
tions on the axle subframe.
Equipment required
flywheel immobiliser
safety strap(s)
Tightening torquesm
lowe r cylinder block
bolts14 Nm
multifunction support
bolt on the sump25 N.m
sump bolts on the gear-
box casing44 Nm
subframe front bolts62 N.m
subframe rear bolts105 Nm
subframe rear tie rod
inner bolts21 N.m
subframe rear tie rod
outer bolts90 N.m
lower ball joint bolts62 N.m
track rod end nuts37 N.m
subframe tie-rod upper
bolts21 N.m
subframe tie-rod lower
bolts62 N.m
bolts of the front right-
hand driveshaft relay
bearing44 N.m
bolt of the front right-
hand driveshaft relay
bearing bracket21 N.m
relay bearing bolts on
the front right-hand
driveshaft44 N.m
right-hand driveshaft
relay bearing closure
panel bolts21 Nm
catalytic converter
upstream stay bolt on
the cylinder block44 N.m
catalytic converter
downstream stay bolt on
the sump44 Nm
catalytic converter
downstream stay bolts
on the catalytic con-
verter26 Nm
universal joint bolt24 N.m Tightening torquesm

10A-12
ENGINE AND CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Lower cover: Removal - Refitting
K9K
10A
-the subframe rear bolts (105 Nm),
-the subframe rear tie rod inner bolts (21 N.m),
-the subframe rear tie rod outer bolts (90 N.m).
aRefit the radiator mounting cross member (see Ra-
diator mounting cross member: Removal - Refit-
ting) (41A, Front lower structure).
aDetach the radiator and the intercooler from the up-
per cross member using a safety strap(s).
aDetach the radiator from the upper cross member
using a safety strap(s).
aRefit:
-the rear engine tie-bar (see 19D, Engine mount-
ing, Lower engine tie-bar: Removal - Refitting,
page 19D-18) ,
-the lower ball joints,
-the track rod ends.
aTighten to torque:
-the lower ball joint bolts (62 N.m),
-the track rod end nuts (37 N.m).
aRefit the subframe tie rod upper bolts.
aTighten to torque:
-the subframe tie-rod upper bolts (21 N.m),
-the subframe tie-rod lower bolts (62 N.m).
aRefit the front right-hand driveshaft relay bearing
aTighten to torque:
-the bolts of the front right-hand driveshaft relay
bearing (44 N.m),
-the bolt of the front right-hand driveshaft relay
bearing bracket (21 N.m).aFit the relay bearing on its bearing on the front right-
hand driveshaft.
aTorque tighten the relay bearing bolts on the front
right-hand driveshaft (44 N.m).
aRefit the closure panel of the front right-hand drive-
shaft relay bearing
aTorque tighten the right-hand driveshaft relay
bearing closure panel bolts (21 Nm).
aRefit the catalytic converter upstream stay, by slid-
ing it in relation to the bolt remaining on the sump.
aTighten the following until contact is made and to tor-
que:
-the catalytic converter upstream stay bolt on
the cylinder block (44 N.m),
-the catalytic converter downstream stay bolt on
the sump (44 Nm),
-the catalytic converter downstream stay bolts
on the catalytic converter (26 Nm).
aFit the steering box universal joint equipped with a
new bolt.
aTorque tighten the universal joint bolt (24 N.m).
aRemove the flywheel immobiliser.
aRefit:
-the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal -
Refitting) (55A, Exterior protection),
-the front wheel arch liners (see Front wheel arch
liner: Removal - Refitting) (55A, Exterior protec-
tion),
-the front wheels (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting)
(35A, Wheels and tyres).
aFill up the engine oil (see 10A, Engine and cylinder
block assembly, Engine oil: Draining - Refilling,
page 10A-22) . K9K, and 718
K9K, and 740
K9K, and 718
K9K, and 740
Note:
Ensure that the right-hand dr iveshaft relay bear-
ing closure panel is refi tted the right way round.

10A-13
ENGINE AND CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Lower cover: Removal - Refitting
D4F or D7F
10A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
aDrain the engine oil (see 10A, Engine and cylinder
block assembly, Engine oil: Draining - Refilling,
page 10A-22) .
aRemove the engine undertray.
aRemove the engine flywheel guard
aRemove:
-the front wheels (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting)
(35A, Wheels and tyres), Special tooling required
Tav. 476Ball joint extractor.
Tav. 1233-01Tooling for carrying out opera-
tions on the axle subframe.
Mot. 1716Removes housing with sili-
cone seals.
Equipment required
flywheel immobiliser
Tightening torquesm
sump bolts10 N.m
front subframe bolts62 N.m
rear subframe bolts105 N.m
front end cross member
bolts21 N.m
subframe rear tie rod
inner bolts21 N.m
subframe rear tie rod
outer bolts90 N.m
lower ball joint bolts62 N.m
track rod end nuts37 N.m
subframe tie rod upper
bolts21 N.m
subframe tie rod lower
bolts62 N.m
universal joint24 N.m
IMPORTANT
Wear leaktight gloves (Nitrile type) for this opera-
tion.
Note:
The sump is sealed in the factory using silicone
adhesive sealant.
When removing the sump in a workshop, it is
essential to use the After-Sales seal available from
the Parts Department.
D4F, and 772 – D7F
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D4F, and 780 or 782

10A-16
ENGINE AND CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Lower cover: Removal - Refitting
D4F or D7F
10A
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the sump fitted with a new seal,
-the sump bolts.
aTighten to torque and in order the sump bolts (10
N.m).
III - FINAL OPERATION
aRefit the engine flywheel guard.aRefit the subframe, gradually tightening the nuts of
the (Tav. 1233-01).
aRemove the threaded rods of the (Tav. 1233-01)
one by one, replacing them with the subframe
mounting bolts.
aTorque tighten:
-the front subframe bolts (62 N.m),
-the rear subframe bolts (105 N.m),
-the front end cross member bolts (21 N.m)
-the subframe rear tie rod inner bolts (21 N.m),
-the subframe rear tie rod outer bolts (90 N.m).
aRefit:
-the lower engine tie-bar (see 19D, Engine mount-
ing, Lower engine tie-bar: Removal - Refitting,
page 19D-18) ,
-the lower arm ball joints,
-the lower ball joint bolts,
-track rod ends,
-the track rod end nuts,
aTorque tighten:
-the lower ball joint bolts (62 N.m),
-the track rod end nuts (37 N.m).
aRefit the subframe tie rod upper bolts.
aTorque tighten the subframe tie rod upper bolts
(21 N.m).
aTorque tighten the subframe tie rod lower bolts
(62 N.m).
aFit the steering box universal joint.
aRefit the universal joint bolt.
aTorque tighten the universal joint (24 N.m).
aRemove the flywheel immobiliser.
aRefit:
-the front wheel arch liners (see Front wheel arch
liner: Removal - Refitting) (55A, Exterior protec-
tion),
-the front wheels (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting)
(35A, Wheels and tyres).
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D4F, and 772 – D7F
D4F, and 780 or 782

10A-18
ENGINE AND CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Lower cover: Removal - Refitting
K4M
10A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
aRemove:
-the dipstick,
-the front wheels (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting)
(35A, Wheels and tyres),
-the engine undertray.
aDrain the engine oil (see 10A, Engine and cylinder
block assembly, Engine oil: Draining - Refilling,
page 10A-22) .
aRemove:
-the front wheel arch liners (see Front wheel arch
liner: Removal - Refitting) (55A, Exterior protec-
tion),
-the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal -
Refitting) (55A, Exterior protection),-the rear engine tie-bar (see 19D, Engine mount-
ing, Lower engine tie-bar: Removal - Refitting,
page 19D-18) ,
-the front axle subframe (see Front axle subframe:
Removal - Refitting) (31A, Front axle compo-
nents).
aRemove:
-the front right-hand driveshaft flange bolt (1) on the
relay bearing,
-the bolts (2) from the front right-hand driveshaft re-
lay bearing,
-the front right-hand driveshaft relay bearing. Tightening torquesm
sump bolts (initial
torque)14 N.m
sump bolts14 N.m
sump bolts on the gear-
box44 N.m
bolt mounting the multi-
function support on the
sump25 N.m
catalytic pre-converter
upstream bracket bolt44 N.m
driveshaft relay bearing
bolts44 N.m.
right-hand driveshaft
bracket bolt on the relay
bearing21 N.m
IMPORTANT
Wear leaktight gloves (Nitrile type) for this opera-
tion.
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10A-21
ENGINE AND CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Lower cover: Removal - Refitting
K4M
10A
aPretighten in order (1) , (2) , (19) , (20) , (17) , (18)
the sump bolts (initial torque) (14 N.m).
aTighten to torque and in order the sump bolts (14
N.m).
aTorque tighten:
-the sump bolts on the gearbox (44 N.m),
-the bolt mounting the multifunction support on
the sump (25 N.m).
III - FINAL OPERATION
aTorque tighten the catalytic pre-converter up-
stream bracket bolt (44 N.m).
aRefit the driveshaft relay bearing.
aTorque tighten:
-the driveshaft relay bearing bolts (44 N.m.),
-the right-hand driveshaft bracket bolt on the re-
lay bearing (21 N.m).
aRefit:
-the front axle subframe (see Front axle subframe:
Removal - Refitting) (31A, Front axle compo-
nents),
-the rear engine tie-bar (see 19D, Engine mount-
ing, Lower engine tie-bar: Removal - Refitting,
page 19D-18) ,
-the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal -
Refitting) (55A, Exterior protection),-the front wheel arch liners (see Front wheel arch
liner: Removal - Refitting) (55A, Exterior protec-
tion),
-the front wheels (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting)
(35A, Wheels and tyres),
-the dipstick,
-the engine undertray.
aTop up the engine oil (see 10A, Engine and cylin-
der block assembly, Engine oil: Draining - Refill-
ing, page 10A-22) .
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10A-37
ENGINE AND CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Conrod bearing shell: Removal - Refitting
K9K
10A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
aRemove the engine undertray.
aDrain the oil from the engine (see 10A, Engine and
cylinder block assembly, Engine oil: Draining -
Refilling, page 10A-22) .
aRemove the oil filter (see 10A, Engine and cylinder
block assembly, Oil filter: Removal - Refitting,
page 10A-29) .
aRemove the lower engine tie-bar (see 19D, Engine
mounting, Lower engine tie-bar: Removal - Refit-
ting, page 19D-18) .
aStrap the radiator to the vehicle using safety
strap(s).
aRemove the front axle subframe (see Front axle
subframe: Removal - Refitting) (31A, Front axle
components).
aRemove the relay bearing of the front right-hand
wheel driveshaft. Special tooling required
Mot. 1914Tool for fitting G9 con rod
bear ing shells
Mot. 1920Tool for fitting F9 / K9 con rod
bear ing shells
Equipment required
safety strap(s)
component jack
indelible pencil
torque wrench
Diagnostic tool
Tightening torquesm
con rod cap bolts20 N.m + 45˚ ±± ± ±
6˚
oil pump bolts25 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 Vehicle: Precautions for the repair) .
IMPORTANT
Wear leaktight gloves (Nitrile type) for this opera-
tion.
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10A-44
ENGINE AND CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Conrod bearing shell: Removal - Refitting
K9K
10A
aTilt the engine oil sump forwards in order to access
the oil pump bolts.
aTorque tighten the oil pump bolts (25 N.m) using
the torque wrench PROSTEEL, part number 77 11
226 888 starting with the 13 mm bolt.
a
aRefit the engine oil sump bolts.
aTorque tighten in order the engine oil sump bolts
(see 10A, Engine and cylinder block assembly,
Lower cover: Removal - Refitting, page 10A-6) .
aRefit the catalytic converter upstream stay (see 19B,
Exhaust, Catalytic converter: Removal - Refit-
ting, page 19B-12) .
aConnect the connector to the oil level sensor.
aRefit the relay bearing of the front right-hand wheel
driveshaft (see Front right-hand driveshaft: Re-
moval - Refitting) .
aRefit the front axle subframe (see Front axle sub-
frame: Removal - Refitting) (31A, Front axle com-
ponents).
aRemove the safety strap(s) from the radiator.
aRefit the lower engine tie-bar (see 19D, Engine
mounting, Lower engine tie-bar: Removal - Refit-
ting, page 19D-18) .aDisconnect the crankshaft position sensor (4) to pre-
vent the engine from starting.
aRefit the oil filter (see 10A, Engine and cylinder
block assembly, Oil filter: Removal - Refitting,
page 10A-29)
aFill up the engine oil (see 10A, Engine and cylinder
block assembly, Engine oil: Draining - Refilling,
page 10A-22) .
aStart the engine using the starter until the engine oil
warning light goes out.
aConnect the crankshaft position sensor.
aRefit the engine undertray.
aClear the present faults using the Diagnostic tool.
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Note:
Check that the engine oil sump seal is definitely
in place before tightening the engine oil sump
bolts.
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