Rear Suspension Spring: Removal - Refitting - Renault Duster 2007 Manual

Rear suspension spring: Removal - Refitting

4X2 TRANSMISSION
Equipment required
component jack
Tightening torquesm
shock absorber lower
bolt
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 33A, Rear axle components, Rear
axle components: Precautions for the repair,
page 33A-1) .
WARNING
To prevent the components of the rear axle from
deteriorating (rubber bushes, brake hoses, etc.) do
not remove the two shock absorbers at the same
time. Proceed one side at a time.
WARNING
To prevent any damage, do not use the rear axle as
support for the lifting system.
During removal, note the colours of the springs to en-
sure the conformity of the parts for refitting.
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
a Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
a Remove the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and ty-
res, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
162 N.m
a Unclip the wheel speed sensor wiring at (1) .
II - REMOVAL OPERATION
a Bring the component jack (3) into contact, using a
shim, under the spring cup, without forcing it.
a Mark the position where the spring is fitted.
a Remove the lower bolt (2) from the shock absorber.
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