2009 RENAULT TWINGO RS Chasiss Workshop Manual

33A-31
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Rear drum bearing: Removal - Refitting
33A
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATIONS OPERATION
aClean:
-the internal and external surfaces of the new bear-
ing in contact with the drum,
-the drum surfaces in contact with the new bearing.
aIt is essential to check the condition of the surface of
the bore of the drum before refitting the bearing. It is
essential to replace the stub axle carrier if it is faulty.a
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aFit the bearing until it presses the shoulder using a
tube with a diameter between 51 mm and 54 mm
and using a hydraulic press.
aRefit the rubber ring.
III - FINAL OPERATION.
aRefit:
-the rear brake drum (see 33A, Rear axle compo-
nents, Rear brake drum: Removal - Refitting,
page 33A-19) ,
-the rear wheel (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
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WARNING
Do not press the bearing's inner bush so as to
avoid damaging the bearing (very high shrink-fit-
ting force).
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Note:
Take care not to press the ABS target (4) when
refitting the bear ing.

33A-32
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Rear stub axle carrier: Removal - Refitting
33A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift ( (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) ).
aRelease the parking brake.
aRemove:
-the rear wheel on the side concerned (see 35A,
Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting,
page 35A-1) ,
-the brake drum (see 33A, Rear axle components,
Rear brake drum: Removal - Refitting, page
33A-19) .
aFit the component jack to undo the shock absorber
mountings.
aRemove the shock absorber lower bolt.II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aAdjust the component jack.
aRemove:
-the stub axle carrier bolts (1) ,
-the stub axle carrier. Equipment required
component jack
Tightening torquesm
stub axle carrier bolts53 Nm
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Note:
Mar k the position of the stub axle carrier writing.

33A-33
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Rear stub axle carrier: Removal - Refitting
33A
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATIONS OPERATION
aClean the stub axle carrier using the cleaning sta-
tion.
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the stub axle carrier,
-the stub axle bolts.
aTorque tighten the stub axle carrier bolts (53 Nm).
aRemove the component jack.
III - FINAL OPERATION.
aRefit:
-the brake drum (see 33A, Rear axle components,
Rear brake drum: Removal - Refitting, page
33A-19) ,
-the rear wheel on the side concerned (see 35A,
Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting,
page 35A-1) .
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33A-34
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Rear stub axle carrier: Removal - Refitting
EQ UIPMENT LEVEL SPORT
33A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
aRemove the rear wheel (see 35A, Wheels and ty-
res, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .aUnclip the parking brake cable from the calliper at
(1) .
aRemove:
-the brake calliper mounting bolts (2) ,
-the "brake calliper mounting - brake calliper" as-
sembly.
aAttach the "brake calliper mounting - brake calliper"
assembly to the suspension spring.
aRemove the rear brake disc (see 33A, Rear axle
components, Rear brake disc: Removal - Refit-
ting, page 33A-11) . Equipment required
component jack
Tightening torquesm
new bolts of the rear
stub axle carrier53 N.m
lower bolt of the rear
shock absorber105 N.m
new bolts of the brake
calliper mounting105 Nm
WARNING
To avoid damaging the parking brake cable protec-
tors and causing premature wear of the system, do
not handle the cables with a tool.
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33A-35
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Rear stub axle carrier: Removal - Refitting
EQ UIPMENT LEVEL SPORT
33A
aFit a component jack.
aRemove the lower bolt (3) from the rear shock ab-
sorber.
aTip the rear shock absorber.
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aUnclip the wheel speed sensor (4) .aRemove:
-the bolts (5) of the rear stub axle carrier,
-the rear stub axle carrier.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
aAlways replace:
-the brake calliper mounting bolts,
-the stub axle carrier bolts,
-the stub-axle nut.
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit the rear stub axle carrier.
aTorque tighten the new bolts of the rear stub axle
carrier (53 N.m).
aClip on the wheel speed sensor.
III - FINAL OPERATION.
aRefit the rear shock absorber.
aTorque tighten the lower bolt of the rear shock ab-
sorber (105 N.m).
aRemove the component jack.
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33A-36
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Rear stub axle carrier: Removal - Refitting
EQ UIPMENT LEVEL SPORT
33A
aRefit:
-the brake disc (see 33A, Rear axle components,
Rear brake disc: Removal - Refitting, page 33A-
11) ,
-the "brake calliper mounting - brake calliper" as-
sembly.
aTorque tighten the new bolts of the brake calliper
mounting (105 Nm).
aClip the parking brake cable onto the brake calliper.
aRefit the rear wheel (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
IMPORTANT
To avoid any accident, bring the pistons, brake
pads and brake discs into contact by depressing
the brake pad several times.

33A-37
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Complete rear axle system: Removal - Refitting
33A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift ( (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) ).
aRelease the parking brake.
aFit the pedal press on the brake pedal to limit the
amount of brake fluid running out.
aRemove the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and ty-
res, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
1 - Removal
aRemove:
-the heat shield clips (1) ,
-the heat shield.
aUndo the adjusting screw (2) of the parking brake
compensator.
aRemove the parking brake compensator brake ca-
bles. Special tooling required
Mot. 1390Suppor t for removal - refitting
of engine - gearbox assembly
Equipment required
pedal press
safety strap(s)
Tightening torquesm
rear axle bearing bolts62 Nm
brake hose lower unions17 Nm
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33A-38
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Complete rear axle system: Removal - Refitting
33A
aUnclip the parking brake cables (3) on the reservoir.
aOpen the ABS sensor connector protective unit (4) .aDisconnect the ABS sensor connectors (5) .
aRemove:
-the brake hose lower unions (6) ,
-the rear suspension springs (see 33A, Rear axle
components, Rear suspension spring: Remov-
al - Refitting, page 33A-28) .
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