Renault Clio: Front axle system: Tightening torque

Renault Clio III (2005-2013) Service Manual / Chassis / General Information / Front axle system: Tightening torque

EQUIPMENT LEVEL E3 LEISURE or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA1 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA2 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA3 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA4 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA5 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EAG

EQUIPMENT LEVEL EAC or EQUIPMENT LEVEL SPORT

Front axle assembly: Adjustment values

EQUIPMENT LEVEL E3 LEISURE or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA1 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA2 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA3 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA4 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA5 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EAG

I - PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS

Before checking the axles on the test bench, check the tyre pressures (see 35A, Wheels and tyres, Tyre pressure: Identification, 35A-15).

WARNING

The vehicle should be empty (no luggage or passengers on board) when the axle assembly values are checked.

Make sure that the steering wheel is positioned straight ahead during wheel alignment, such that the angular position of the steering wheel is correctly aligned with the straight-ahead position of the front wheels. The steering wheel being offset in relation to the position of the wheels may result in the vehicle being returned by the customer.

Position of vehicle: Vehicle in running order

WARNING

Adjust the vehicle ground clearance in accordance with the specifications before checking the geometry of the wheels. If the ground clearance is not correct, adjust it by lowering or raising the body.

II - CASTOR

Not adjustable

III - CAMBER

Not adjustable

IV - PIVOT

Not adjustable

V - WHEEL ALIGNMENT: MEANING OF SYMBOLS

Toe-out: minus sign

WARNING

Meaning of signs featured in this document, - = toe-out.

Toe-in: plus symbol

WARNING

Meaning of signs used in this document, + = toe-in.

VI - WHEEL ALIGNMENT

EQUIPMENT LEVEL EAC or EQUIPMENT LEVEL SPORT

I - PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS

Before checking the axles on the test bench, check the tyre pressures (see 35A, Wheels and tyres, Tyre pressure: Identification, 35A-15).

Note: The vehicle should be empty (no luggage or passengers on board) when the axle assembly values are checked.

Make sure that the steering wheel is in the straight-ahead position straight during wheel alignment adjustment to avoid offsetting the angular position of the steering wheel with the straight-ahead position front wheels. The steering wheel being offset in relation to the position of the wheels may result in the vehicle being returned by the customer.

WITHOUT ADDITIONAL PACK

Position of vehicle: Vehicle in running order

ADDITIONAL EXTREME PACK

Position of vehicle: Vehicle in running order

Note: Adjust the vehicle ground clearance in accordance with the specifications before checking the geometry of the wheels. If the ground clearance is not correct, adjust it by lowering or raising the body.

II - CASTOR ANGLE

Not adjustable

III - CAMBER

Not adjustable

IV - PIVOT

Not adjustable

V - WHEEL ALIGNMENT: MEANING OF SYMBOLS

Toe-out: minus sign

WARNING

Symbols used by RENAULT:

•  -: toe-out,
•  +: toe-in.

Toe-in: plus sign

WARNING

Symbols used by RENAULT:

•  -: toe-out,
•  +: toe-in.

VI - WHEEL ALIGNMENT

WITHOUT ADDITIONAL PACK

ADDITIONAL EXTREME PACK

Front axle system: Adjustment

I - ADJUSTMENT PREPARATION STAGE

VEHICLE WITH CARD

Note:

Throughout the axle assembly checking and adjustment process:

• the Renault Card must remain in the reader,
• do not press the " START " button.

• Check the geometry (see Axle assemblies: Check).

II - ADJUSTMENT OPERATION

1 - Wheel alignment

• Set the wheels straight ahead.
• Lock the steering wheel using a flywheel immobiliser.
• Adjust the wheel alignment by rotating the track rod sleeves.

• Loosen the wheel alignment adjustment lock nut (1).
• Turn the track rod sleeve (2) to the required value.
• After adjustment, torque tighten the wheel alignment adjustment lock nuts (53 N.m).

2 - Castor angle

• Not adjustable.

3 - Camber

• Not adjustable.

4 - Pivot

• Not adjustable.

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