2009 RENAULT TWINGO RS power steering

36A-13
STEERING ASSEMBLY
Steering column: Removal - Refitting
RIGHT-HAND DRIVE
36A
-the bolt connecting the steering column and the in-
termediate shaft,
-the steering column intermediate shaft.
aRemove:
-the steering column bolts (10) ,
-the steering column with the intermediate shaft,
REFITTING
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aAlways replace:
-the steering wheel bolt,
-the universal joint cam nut and bolt.II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the intermediate shaft of the steering column,
-the bolt connecting the steering column and the in-
termediate shaft.
aTorque tighten the bolt connecting the steering
column and the intermediate shaft (30 Nm).
aRefit:
-the steering column with the intermediate shaft on
the cross member using the retainer (11) ,
-the bolts on the steering column.
aTorque tighten the steering column bolts (21 Nm).
aConnect the power-assisted steering computer con-
nectors. MANUAL STEERING
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POWER ASSISTED STEERING
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POWER ASSISTED STEERING

36A-17
STEERING ASSEMBLY
Bulkhead seal: Removal - Refitting
36A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift ( (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) ).
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) ),
-the « subframe - front driveshaft lower arm - power-
assisted steering box - front anti-roll bar » assem-
bly (see 31A, Front axle components, Front axle
subframe: Removal - Refitting, page 31A-43) .
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aDetach the steering box bulkhead seal (1) .
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATIONS OPERATION
aDegrease the surface in contact with the bulkhead
seal using SURFACE CLEANER.
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRemove the safety film from the adhesive section of
the new bulkhead seal.
aBond the new bulkhead seal on the steering box.III - FINAL OPERATION.
aRefit:
-the « subframe - front driveshaft lower arm - power-
assisted steering box - front anti-roll bar » assem-
bly (see 31A, Front axle components, Front axle
subframe: Removal - Refitting, page 31A-43) ,
-the front wheel arch liners ( (see Front wheel arch
liner: Removal - Refitting) ),
-the front wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
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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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36B-2
POWER ASSISTED STEERING
Power-assisted steering computer: Removal - Refitting
LEFT-HAND DRIVE
36B
aRemove:
-the power-assisted steering computer bolts (4) ,
-the power-assisted steering computer,
REFITTING
I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit the power-assisted steering computer.
aConnect the power-assisted steering computer con-
nectors.
aFasten the locking clips of the connectors of the
power-assisted steering computer.
II - FINAL OPERATION.
aRefit the steering wheel lower cover.
aConnect the various connectors.
aClip:
-the dashboard lower trim,
-the fuse access flap.
aConnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refit-
ting) (80A, Battery).
aWhen replacing the electric power-assisted steering
computer, perform the necessary operations using
the Diagnostic tool (see Fault finding - Replace-
ment of components) (36B, Power-assisted steer-
ing).
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36B-3
POWER ASSISTED STEERING
Power-assisted steering computer: Removal - Refitting
RIGHT-HAND DRIVE
36B
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aDisconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Re-
fitting) (80A, Battery).
aUnclip the dashboard lower trim
aDisconnect the various connectors.II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aRemove the bolt (1) of the support of the power-as-
sisted steering computer.
aSeparate the "support - computer" assembly (2) .
aUnclip the locking clips of the connectors of the pow-
er-assisted steering computer.
aDisconnect the connectors (3) of the power-assisted
steering computer.
aRemove the "support - computer" assembly. Equipment required
Diagnostic tool
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36B-4
POWER ASSISTED STEERING
Power-assisted steering computer: Removal - Refitting
RIGHT-HAND DRIVE
36B
For replacing the computer:
a
aRemove:
-the power-assisted steering computer bolts (4) ,
-the power-assisted steering computer from its sup-
port.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
For replacing the computer:
aRefit the computer on its support.
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aConnect the power-assisted steering computer con-
nectors.
aFasten the locking clips of the connectors of the
power-assisted steering computer.
aRefit the "support - computer" assembly.III - FINAL OPERATION.
aConnect the various connectors.
aClip on the dashboard lower trim.
aConnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refit-
ting) (80A, Battery).
aWhen replacing the power-assisted steering com-
puter, perform the necessary operations using the
Diagnostic tool (see Fault finding - Replacement
of components) (36B, Power-assisted steering). Note:
The support of the power-assisted steering com-
puter is not sold as a spare part. Always reuse
the support with the new computer.
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