Front Axle Subframe: Removal - Refitting - Renault Duster 2007 Manual

FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS

Front axle subframe: Removal - Refitting

Special tooling required
Mot. 1390 Support for removal - refitting
of engine - gearbox assembly
Tav. 1747 Threaded rods for carrying
out subframe operations.
Equipment required
safety strap(s)
Tightening torquesm
subframe bolts
bracket bolts
steering box bolts
steering box heat shield
bolts
power-assisted steering
low pressure pipe bolt
on the subframe
upper bolt of the sub-
frame tie-rod
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 31A, Front axle components, Front axle
components: Precautions for the repair, page
31A-1) ,
- (see Vehicle: Precautions for the repair) (01D,
Mechanical introduction).
WARNING
To prevent any damage, do not use the lower arm
as support for the lifting system.
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
a Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
a Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Re-
fitting) (80A, Battery).
a Remove the front wheels (see 35A, Wheels and ty-
res, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
a Strap the cooling radiator on the front upper cross
member.
a Remove the front bumper (see Front bumper as-
sembly: Exploded view) (55A, Exterior protection).
a Remove:
- the wheel arch liner clips,
- the wheel arch liners,
- the engine undertray.
110 N.m
44 N.m
180 N.m
21 N.m
21 N.m
21 N.m
a Remove the anti-roll bar nuts (2) .
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31A
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