2009 RENAULT TWINGO RS wheel

30A-36
GENERAL INFORMATION
Front axle system: Adjustment
30A
I - ADJUSTMENT PREPARATION STAGE
aCheck the geometry (see 30A, General informa-
tion, Axle assemblies: Check, page 30A-23) .
II - ADJUSTMENT OPERATION
1 - Wheel alignment
aSet the wheels straight ahead.
aLock the steering wheel using a flywheel immobil-
iser.
aAdjust the wheel alignment by rotating the track rod
sleeves.
aLoosen the wheel alignment adjustment lock nut (1)
.
aTurn the track rod sleeve (2) to the required value.
aAfter adjustment, torque tighten the wheel align-
ment adjustment lock nuts (53 N.m).2 - Castor angle
aNot adjustable.
3 - Camber
aNot adjustable.
4 - Pivot
aNot adjustable. Equipment required
flywheel immobiliser
Tightening torquesm
wheel alignment adjust-
ment lock nuts53 N.m
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30A-38
GENERAL INFORMATION
Rear axle assembly: Adjustment values
30A
I - WHEEL ALIGNMENT: MEANING OF SYMBOLS
II - WHEEL ALIGNMENT
III - CAMBER WARNING
Symbols used by RENAULT:
-toe-out: -
-toe-in: +
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EQUIPMENT 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
Value (for both wheels) Position of vehicle
0˚30’ ± 15’ Vehicle in running order
EQUIPMENT LEVEL SPORT, and 16" ALUMIN-
IUM WHEELS
Value (for both wheels) Position of vehicle
0˚20’ ± 15’ Vehicle in running order
EQUIPMENT LEVEL SPORT, and 17" ALUMIN-
IUM WHEELS, and WITHOUT ADDITIONAL
SPORT PACK
Value (for both wheels) Position of vehicle
0˚20’ ± 15’ Vehicle in running order
EQUIPMENT LEVEL SPORT, and 17" ALUMIN-
IUM WHEELS, and ADDITIONAL EXTREME PACK
Value (for both wheels) Position of vehicle
0˚22’ ± 15’ Vehicle in running order
93013-1
EQUIPMENT 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
Value Position of vehicle
-1˚05’ ± 19’ Vehicle in running order

30A-39
GENERAL INFORMATION
Rear axle assembly: Adjustment values
30A
EQUIPMENT LEVEL SPORT, and 16" ALUMIN-
IUM WHEELS
Value Position of vehicle
-0˚50’ ± 15’ Vehicle in running order
EQUIPMENT LEVEL SPORT, and 17" ALUMIN-
IUM WHEELS, and WITHOUT ADDITIONAL
SPORT PACK
Value Position of vehicle
-0˚50’ ± 15’ Vehicle in running order
EQUIPMENT LEVEL SPORT, and 17" ALUMIN-
IUM WHEELS, and ADDITIONAL EXTREME PACK
Value Position of vehicle
-0˚49’ ± 15’ Vehicle in running order

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-2
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
aRemove the noise reducing fins (4) .
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
aCheck the thickness of the pads (see 30A, General
information, Brake: Specifications, page 30A-19)
.
aReplace any faulty parts.
aClean:
-the calliper supports,
-the callipers.
aPush the piston.
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit the new noise reducing fins.
aFit the front brake pads starting from the inside.
aPivot the calliper downwards to return it to its original
position.
aRefit the new guide pin bolt.aTorque tighten the guide pin bolt (34 N.m).
III - FINAL OPERATION
aRefit the front wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
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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.
IMPORTANT
To avoid any accident, bring the pistons, brake
pads and brake discs into contact by depressing
the brake pad several times.

31A-3
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front brake pads: Removal - Refitting
EQ UIPMENT LEVEL SPORT
31A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
aSet the wheels straight ahead.
aRemove the front wheels (see 35A, Wheels and ty-
res, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .II - REMOVAL OPERATION
aRemove the retaining spring (1) using a wide, flat-
blade screwdriver.
aMark the position of the cap on the base of the shock
absorber using a indelible pencil.
aUnclip the cap from the base of the shock absorber. Special tooling required
Fre. 1190-01Brake calliper piston return
tool.
Equipment required
indelible pencil
Tightening torquesm
guide pin bolts28 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 Front axle components: Precautions for
the repair) ,
- (see Vehicle: Precautions for the repair) (01D,
Mechanical introduction).
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 surrounding
components.
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31A-5
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front brake pads: Removal - Refitting
EQ UIPMENT LEVEL SPORT
31A
II - REFITTING OPERATION
aFit the inner brake pad with the lugs (4) in the calliper
piston.
aRefit:
-the outer brake pad on the calliper mounting,
-the calliper with the inner brake pad on the calliper
mounting.
aTorque tighten the guide pin bolts (28 N.m).
aRefit:
-the guide pin caps,
-the retaining spring.
aSet the wheels straight ahead.
aClip the cap on the shock absorber base by aligning
the marks made on indelible pencil.III - FINAL OPERATION
aRefit the front wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
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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.
IMPORTANT
To avoid any accident, bring the pistons, brake
pads and brake discs into contact by depressing
the brake pad several times.

31A-6
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front brake hose: Removal - Refitting
31A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) .
aSet the wheels straight ahead.
aPosition a pedal press on the brake pedal to limit
the outflow of brake fluid.
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 hose union (1) on the rigid pipe union.
aRemove the retaining (2) fork from the hose.
aTo avoid the premature damage of the brake hose
by friction, observe the following procedure before
unclipping the hose:
aSet the wheels straight ahead.
aMark the position of the cap on the base of the shock
absorber using a permanent marker.
aUnclip the brake hose cap (3) from the shock ab-
sorber base.
aLoosen the hose union on the brake calliper.
aRemove the brake hose.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
a Equipment required
pedal press
IMPORTANT
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and oper-
ation recommendations before carrying out any
repair (see Front axle components: Precautions
for the repair) .
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.