Complete Rear Axle System: Removal - Refitting - Renault Duster 2007 Manual

Complete rear axle system: Removal - Refitting

4X2 TRANSMISSION
Equipment required
pedal press
component jack
safety strap(s)
Tightening torquesm
bearing bolts
rigid pipe unions on the
brake cylinders
rigid pipe unions on the
hoses
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
Prepare for the flow of fluid, and protect the sur-
rounding components.
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
a Release the parking brake.
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) .
a Fit the pedal press to the brake pedal to limit the
outflow of brake fluid.
II - REMOVAL OPERATION
a Remove the brake drums (see 33A, Rear axle com-
ponents, Rear brake drum: Removal - Refitting,
page 33A-7) .
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
105 N.m
14 N.m
14 N.m
a Take out the parking brake cables (1) by pushing the
lever (2) using pliers and a screwdriver.
a Unclip:
- the parking brake cable sleeves (3) from the brake
back-plates,
- the wheel speed sensors (if fitted to the vehicle).
a Detach the rear axle wheel speed sensors (if fitted to
the vehicle).
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