2009 RENAULT TWINGO RS warning

31A-38
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front driveshaft lower arm: Removal - Refitting
EQ UIPMENT LEVEL SPORT
31A
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aRemove the studs (4) from the front driveshaft lower
arm.aRemove the lower ball joint nut (5) .
aRemove the lower ball joint from the front driveshaft
hub carrier.
aRemove the lower arm.
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WARNING
To prevent any damage, do not use the lower
arm as support for the lifting system.
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31A-41
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front driveshaft lower arm ball joint: Removal - Refitting31A
aRemove:
-the bolt (4) from the acoustic tie-rod,
-the nut (5) from the acoustic tie-rod,
-the acoustic tie-rod.
aUndo the front driveshaft lower arm nuts (6) .II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aRemove:
-the lower ball joint nut (7) ,
-the lower ball joint bolt.
aRemove the lower ball joint from the front driveshaft
hub carrier.
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WARNING
To prevent any damage, do not use the lower
ar m as support for the lifting system.

33A-1
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Rear brake pads: Removal - Refitting
EQ UIPMENT LEVEL SPORT
33A
When replacing brake pads, be sure to replace the
pads on the opposite side.
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
aRelease the parking brake.
aRemove the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and ty-
res, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aUnclip the parking brake cable from the brake calli-
per at (1) .
aMove aside the parking brake cable.
aRemove the lower bolt (2) of the brake calliper guide
pin.
aTilt the brake calliper over.
aRemove the brake pads (3) from the brake calliper
mounting. Special tooling required
Fre. 1190-01Brake calliper piston return
tool.
Tightening torquesm
new lower bolts of the
calliper guide pins35 N.m
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-4
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Rear brake hose: Removal - Refitting
33A
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.
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aUndo the rigid pipe unions (1) on the rear brake hose
concerned.
aRemove the rear brake hose concerned.
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
a
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the rear brake hose concerned,
-the rigid brake pipe unions on the rear brake hose
concerned.
aScrew on the rigid brake pipe unions on the rear
brake hose concerned without tightening them.
aTorque tighten the rigid pipe unions on the rear
brake hose concerned ( 17 Nm).
III - FINAL OPERATION.
aRemove the pedal press from the brake pedal to
limit the outflow of brake fluid.
aBleed the brake circuit (see 30A, General informa-
tion, Braking circuit: Bleed, page 30A-4) . Equipment requiredpedal press
Tightening torquesm
rigid pipe unions on the
rear brake hose con-
cerned17 Nm
WARNING
Prepare for the flow of fluid, and protect the sur-
rounding components.
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WARNING
In order to not 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.

33A-5
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Rear brake hose: 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).
aPosition a pedal press on the brake pedal to limit
the outflow of brake fluid.II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aUndo the brake pipe unions (1) .
aRemove:
-the brake hose clips (2) ,
-the brake hoses.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
a
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the brake hose,
-the brake hose clip.
aTighten to torque:
-the brake hose union on the master cylinder
side (13 N.m), Equipment required
pedal press
Tightening torquesm
brake hose union on the
master cylinder side13 N.m
brake hose union on the
brake calliper side13 N.m
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.

33A-7
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Rear brake calliper: 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).
aRelease the parking brake.
aPosition a pedal press on the brake pedal to limit
the outflow of brake fluid.
aRemove the rear wheel (see 35A, Wheels and ty-
res, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aUnclip the parking brake cable from the brake calli-
per at (1) .
aMove aside the parking brake cable.
aLoosen the calliper brake pipe union (2) .
aRemove:
-the brake calliper guide pin bolts (3) ,
-the brake calliper from the mounting,
-the union between the brake pipe and the calliper,
-the brake calliper.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
aClean using a wire brush and BRAKE CLEANER
(see Vehicle: Parts and consumables for the re-
pair) (04B, Consumables - Products):
-the calliper supports,
-the callipers.
aAlways replace the brake calliper guide pin bolts. Special tooling required
Fre. 1190-01Brake calliper piston return
tool.
Equipment required
pedal press
Tightening torquesm
new bolts on the brake
calliper guide pins35 N.m
brake pipe union on the
calliper13 N.m
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-9
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Rear brake calliper mounting: 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).
aRelease the parking brake.
aRemove:
-the rear wheel (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) ,
-the rear brake pads (see 33A, Rear axle compo-
nents, Rear brake pads: Removal - Refitting,
page 33A-1) .aRemove:
-the brake calliper guide pin bolts (1) ,
-the brake calliper from the mounting.
aAttach the brake calliper to the suspension spring.
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aRemove:
-the brake calliper mounting bolts (2) ,
-the brake calliper mounting. Special tooling required
Fre. 1190-01Brake calliper piston return
tool.
Tightening torquesm
bolts of the brake calli-
per mountingXXX
new bolts of the brake
calliper guide pins105 N.m
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-11
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Rear brake disc: Removal - Refitting
EQ UIPMENT LEVEL SPORT
33A
Brake discs cannot be reground. If there is excessive
scoring or wear, they will need to be replaced (see
30A, General information, Brake: Specifications,
page 30A-19) .
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
aRemove:
-the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) ,
-the rear brake pads (see 33A, Rear axle compo-
nents, Rear brake pads: Removal - Refitting,
page 33A-1) .aRemove:
-the brake calliper mounting bolts (1) ,
-the "brake calliper mounting - brake calliper" as-
sembly.
aAttach the "calliper mounting - brake calliper" to the
shock absorber spring.
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aRemove the hub's nut cover (2) . Equipment required
par ts washer
Tightening torquesm
new hub nut175 N.m
brake calliper mounting
bolts105 N.m
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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