Renault Laguna III Manual page 2164

FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front axle subframe: Removal - Refitting
a Check that the universal joint is in the correct posi-
tion.
a Tighten to torque and in order:
- the subframe bolts (180 N.m),
- the attachment bolts on the subframe (62 N.m),
- the attachment bolts on the body (105 N.m),
- the tie-rod rear bolts (105 N.m),
- the tie-rod outer bolts (21 N.m),
- the universal joint bolt (24 N.m).
F4R or K4M or M4R or V4Y
a Connect the oxygen sensor connector.
F4R or V4Y or V9X – M9R, and 802 or 805 or 816
a Connect the wiring connector of the variable power-
assisted steering.
a Clip on the wiring of the variable power-assisted
steering.
RIGHT-HAND DRIVE
a Refit:
- the power-assisted steering pipes on the steering
rack,
- the heat shield.
a Refit:
- the power-assisted steering pipe bracket bolt on
the steering box,
- the lower ball joints in the hub carrier housing,
- the track rod end in the hub-carrier housing.
- the anti-roll bar tie rods.
a Torque tighten:
- the lower ball joint nut (62 N.m),
- the anti-roll bar tie rod nut (44 N.m),
- the track rod end nut (37 N.m).
a Refit new bolts for the shock absorber base
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a Torque tighten the shock absorber base bolts
(180 N.m).
a Apply a few drops of HIGH RESISTANCE THREAD
LOCK (see Vehicle: Parts and consumables for
the repair) to the splines of the driveshaft and the
hub nut.
a Refit the hub nut.
K4M or K9K
a
WARNING
In order to prevent irreversible damage to the
front hub bearing:
- Do not loosen or tighten the driveshaft nut when
the wheels are on the ground.
- Do not place the vehicle with its wheels on the
ground when the driveshaft has been loosened
or removed.
a Torque tighten the hub nut (280 N.m) using the tool
(Rou. 604-01).
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