2009 RENAULT TWINGO RS steering wheel

31A-1
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front brake pads: 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
When replacing brake pads, be sure to replace the
pads on the opposite side.
REMOVAL
I - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) .
aSwitch off the ignition without removing the key to
keep the steering column unlocked.
aRemove the front wheels (see 35A, Wheels and ty-
res, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aRemove the guide pin lower bolt (1) while holding
the nut (2) .aRotate the calliper upwards.
aRemove the pads (3) . Tightening torquesm
guide pin bolt34 N.m
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31A-8
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front brake calliper: 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) .
aFit the pedal press to the brake pedal to limit the
outflow of brake fluid.
aUnlock the steering column.
aRemove the front wheel on the side concerned (see
35A, Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refit-
ting, page 35A-1) .II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aUnlock the brake hose (1) on the brake calliper.
aRemove the brake pads (see 31A, Front axle com-
ponents, Front brake pads: Removal - Refitting,
page 31A-1) . Equipment required
pedal press
Tightening torquesm
guide pin bolts34 N.m
brake hose17 N.m
Note:
The callipers supplied as spare par ts are pre-filled
with br ake fluid.
WARNING
Prepare for the flow of fluid, and protect the sur-
rounding components.
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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-43
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front axle subframe: Removal - Refitting
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 wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) ,
-the front wheel arch liners (see Front wheel arch
liner: Removal - Refitting) (55A, Exterior protec-
tion).II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aRemove the universal joint cover (1) (do not keep).
aSet the wheels straight ahead.
aFit a flywheel immobiliser.
aRemove the bolt (2) from the universal joint (do not
keep).
aTilt the universal joint on the steering box to detach it
from the pinion. Special tooling required
Tav. 476Ball joint extractor.
Mot. 1390Suppor t for removal - refitting
of engine - gearbox assembly
Equipment required
flywheel immobiliser
Tightening torquesm
rear subframe bolts105 Nm
front subframe bolts62 Nm
front end cross member
bolts21 Nm
acoustic tie-rod bolts21 Nm
acoustic tie-rod bolts90 Nm
subframe tie-rod bolts21 Nm
subframe tie-rod nuts62 Nm
gear lever arm nut28 Nm
nuts of the lower arm
ball joints62 N.m
bolts of the lower ball
joints62 N.m
nuts of the track rod
ends37 N.m
universal joint bolt24 Nm
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Note:
Do not pull the intermediate shaft out.

31A-49
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front axle subframe: Removal - Refitting
31A
aCheck that the bush (25) is correctly positioned on
the lower arm ball joint.
aRefit:
-the lower arm ball joints,
-the track rod ends.
aRefit the anti-roll bar tie-rods to the shock absorbers.
aTorque tighten the nuts of the lower arm ball
joints (62 N.m).
aTorque tighten the bolts of the lower ball joints (62
N.m).
aTorque tighten the nuts of the track rod ends (37
N.m).
aObserve the direction of fitting for the universal joint
cam nut and bolt.
afit the universal joint to the steering box.aRefit the universal joint cam nut and a new bolt.
aPosition the universal joint cam nut and bolt.
aImmobilise the cam nut in its housing (on the univer-
sal joint).
aPretighten the universal joint cam nut and bolt.
aCheck that the universal joint is in the correct posi-
tion.
aTorque tighten the universal joint bolt (24 Nm).
aRemove the flywheel immobiliser.
III - FINAL OPERATION.
aRefit:
-the front wheel arch liners (see Front wheel arch
liner: Removal - Refitting) (55A, Exterior protec-
tion),
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EQ UIPMENT LEVEL SPORT
EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA0 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL
EA1 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA3 or EQUIPMENT
LEVEL EA5 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EAG
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35A-4
WHEELS AND TYRES
Wheel: Balancing
35A
I - PREREQUISITES FOR WHEEL BALANCING
aWheel balancing is a measurement operation.
Several conditions must be met to achieve a reliable
result in a single operation.
The wheel balancer must be installed in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
It is essential to calibrate the balancer according to
the frequency recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not grease the threaded shaft.
Check the condition of the supports, centring com-
ponents and mountings.
Replace any faulty parts (see manufacturer's in-
structions).
The wheel and the wheel balancer must be clean.
Driver's perception
aIf the wheels are not correctly balanced this causes
the steering wheel and/or the vehicle floor to vibrate.
These vibrations appear between 54 mph (90 km/h)
and 90 mph (150 km/h).
II - BALANCING PREPARATION OPERATION
aAdjust the tyre pressure (see 35A, Wheels and ty-
res, Tyre pressure: Identification, page 35A-10) .
aAlways carry out a road test for a minimum distance
of 1 mile (2 km) before balancing the wheels, in or-
der to remove any flat spots on the tread caused by
the vehicle being immobilised.
aActions to be carried out immediately after the test
drive:
-Position the vehicle on a two-post vehicle lift (see
Vehicle: Towing and lifting) ,
-raise the vehicle,
-leave the four wheels hanging free,
-release the parking brake.a
To reproduce the exact vehicle wheel assembly, use
a ring (1) of diameter:
a60 mm
aThere are three types of weight:
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Note:
The ring is available from the supplier of the
equipment used.

36A-1
STEERING ASSEMBLY
Steering box: 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) (55A, Exterior protec-
tion),
-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
aRemove:
-the power-assisted steering box bolts (1) ,
-the power-assisted steering box.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the power-assisted steering box,
-the power-assisted steering box bolts.
aTorque tighten the power-assisted steering box
bolts (105 Nm).
II - 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 wheel arch liners (see Front wheel arch liner:
Removal - Refitting) (55A, Exterior protection),
-the front wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
aCheck the axle geometry (see 30A, General infor-
mation, Axle assemblies: Check, page 30A-23) .
aIf necessary, adjust the axle assemblies' geometry
(see 30A, General information, Front axle sys-
tem: Adjustment, page 30A-36) . Tightening torquesm
power-assisted steering
box bolts105 Nm
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36A-2
STEERING ASSEMBLY
Track rod: Removal - Refitting
36A
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 ty-
res, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aLoosen the wheel alignment adjustment lock nut (1)
.
aRemove the track rod ball joint nut (2) .aExtract the ball joint using (3) (Tav. 476).
aUnscrew the track rod anti-clockwise and note the
number of turns for refitting.
aRemove the track rod.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aScrew the track rod back in place by the number of
turns noted during removal.
aFit the track rod end in the hub carrier.
aRefit the track rod ball joint nut.
aTighten to torque:
-the track rod ball joint nut (37 N.m),
-the wheel alignment adjusting lock nut (53
N.m).
II - FINAL OPERATION
aRefit the wheel (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
aCheck the axle geometry (see 30A, General infor-
mation, Axle assemblies: Check, page 30A-23) .
aIf necessary, adjust the geometry of the axle assem-
blies (see 30A, General information, Front axle
system: Adjustment, page 30A-36) . Special tooling required
Tav. 476Ball joint extractor.
Tightening torquesm
track rod ball joint nut37 N.m
wheel alignment adjust-
ing lock nut53 N.m
IMPORTANT
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and oper-
ation recommendations before carrying out any
repair (see Steering: Precautions for the repair) .
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36A-4
STEERING ASSEMBLY
Axial ball joint linkage: Removal - Refitting
36A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift ( (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) ).
a
aApply the before repair procedure using the dia-
gnostic tool:
-connect the diagnostic tool,
-select the airbag computer,
-go to repair mode,
-apply the "before repair procedure".
aRemove:
-the front wheel on the side in question (see 35A,
Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting,
page 35A-1) ,
-the track rod (see 36A, Steering assembly, Track
rod: Removal - Refitting, page 36A-2) ,
-the steering box gaiter (see 36A, Steering assem-
bly, Steering box gaiter: Removal - Refitting,
page 36A-16) .
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aLock the wheels to disengage the rod teeth on the
valve side.aSet up the (Dir. 1306-03) (1) on the steering rack, at
the pinion end.
aUnlock the axial ball joint using tool (Dir. 1305-01)
(2) .
aRemove the axial ball joint.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
aAlways replace the following after each removal
operation:
-the limiter (3) ,
-the steering box gaiter. Special tooling required
Dir. 1306-03Steering r ack locking tool.
Dir. 1305-01Tool for removal - refitting of
the axial ball joint (diameter
35 mm to 41 mm).
Tightening torquesm
axial ball joint50 Nm
Note:
It is necessary to lock the airbag computer in
order to unlock the steering column.
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Note:
Before refitting the new track rods, inser t a 12 x
100 tap into the threading at the ends of the
steer ing rack in order to remove any trace of
FRENETANCHE from the original fitting and so
pre vent seizure of the threaded sections on refit-
ting.