Renault Duster 2007 Manual page 462

FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front axle components: Precautions for the repair
2 - Suspension spring
When replacing the spring, ensure that the positioning
and orientation of the spring and the tool cups are cor-
rect.
When replacing a spring, always replace the spring on
the opposite side.
If a shock absorber is replaced, the shock absorber on
the opposite side must also be replaced.
Check that the spring compressor tool is operating cor-
rectly.
In the interests of safety, do not leave a spring com-
pressed in the spring compressor tool.
During assembly and removing operations, the surface
and the protection paint must not be damaged.
There must be no impacts during operations. Any han-
dling hooks and tightening or positioning clamps
should be equipped with rubber or plastic in order to
avoid damage on the springs.
It is recommended to replace springs if:
- the paint is damaged,
- the spring has dents in it.
They are not usually symmetrical in shape and care
should be taken to assemble them the right way round.
This can be done using the coloured marking's posi-
tion.
WARNING
To prevent the suspension spring from prematurely
breaking, do not damage the anti-corrosion protec-
tion.
3 - Anti-roll bar
During assembly and removing operations, the surface
and the protection paint must not be damaged.
There must be no impacts during operations. Any han-
dling hooks, tightening or positioning clamps should be
equipped with rubber or plastic parts so as to avoid
damaging the anti roll bar.
It is recommended to replace the anti-roll bar if:
- the paint is damaged,
- the anti-roll bar has dents in it.
Note:
the most critical and sensitive zones are in the main
elbows.
4 - Front axle
WARNING
To prevent any damage, do not use the lower arm
as support for the lifting system.
Check the condition of all the gaiters before refitting.
Always replace any damaged components with new
ones.
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