Renault Scenic 3 Chassis. Manual - part 12

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FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES

Axle sub-frame

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Remove the equipment from the sub-frame.

REFITTING

Proceed in the reverse order to removal.

Torque tighten in order:

- the sub-frame block bolts (10.5 daNm),

- the  rear cross member bolt on the sub-frame

(6.2 daNm),

- the sub-frame damper bolts (10.5 daNm),

- the radiator cross member rear mounting bolts

(10.5 daNm),

- the lower arm bolts (7 daNm),

- the  radiator cross member front mountings

(10.5 daNm).

Torque tighten:

- the lower ball joint bolts (6.2 daNm),

- the  engine tie-bar bolts on the sub-frame (10.5

daNm),

- the anti-roll bar tie rod ball joint nuts (4.4 daNm),

- the track rod end nuts (3.7 daNm),

- the side stiffener bolts (2.1 daNm),

- the  steering column universal joint bolts  (2.4

daNm),

- the wheel bolts (13 daNm).

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WARNING

- Be sure to replace the sub-frame and arm

mountings.

- A  shim  10 mm  thick must be placed between

the radiator cross member and the sub-frame.

- Straighten the wheels; centre the steering

wheel.

WARNING

Be sure to follow the sub-frame tightening order.

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FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES

Axle sub-frame

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Torque tighten the engine tie-bar bolts on the F en-
gine (18 daNm).

Torque tighten the engine tie-bar bolts on the K
engine (10.5 daNm).

F4R or F9Q

K4J or K4M or K9K

WARNING

Connect the battery, starting with the positive ter-
minal; carry out the necessary programming
(Section Electrical equipment).

WARNING

Adjust the axle assemblies ( General Vehicle
InformationSection).

Program the torque and angle sensor using the
Diagnostic tool (see fault finding manual).

Note:

Be sure to initialise the discharge bulb system (if
fitted on vehicle; Section Electrical equipment).

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REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES

Brake pads

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When replacing brake pads, be sure to replace the
pads on the opposite side.

REMOVAL

Mount the vehicle on a two post lift.

Unlock the automatic parking brake (see 37B auto-
matic parking brake).

Remove the rear wheels.

Unclip the parking brake cables.

Remove the calliper lower mounting bolts.

Turn the callipers upwards.

Remove the brake pads.

Check the condition of the braking components (re-
place faulty parts).

Clean the calliper supports and callipers.

REFITTING

Push the calliper piston back using tool (Fre. 1190-

01) until it is at the end of its bore.

Refit:

- the new brake pads,

- the guide pin bolts.

Torque tighten the calliper guide pin lower bolts

(3.6 daNm).

Refit the parking brake cables.

Apply the parking brake control several times to ac-
tivate the locking and unlocking function and to acti-

vate the calliper automatic play compensation.

Refit the wheels.

Torque tighten the wheel bolts (13 daNm).

Special tooling required

Fre. 1190-01

Tool for pushing calli-
per pistons back

Tightening torques

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calliper guide pin lower
bolts

3.6 daNm

wheel bolts

13 daNm

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Note:

Coat the guide pin bolts with FRENBLOC or simi-
lar product before fitting.

IMPORTANT

Depress the brake pedal several times to bring
the pistons, the brake pads and discs into con-
tact.

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REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES

Brake calliper

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REMOVAL

Mount the vehicle on a two post lift.

Unlock the automatic parking brake (see 37B Auto-
matic parking brake).

Fit the pedal press tool to the brake pedal to restrict
the outflow of brake fluid.

Remove the rear wheel.

Unclip the parking brake cable.

Note the parking brake cable routing for refitting.

Undo the brake hose.

Remove:

- the guide pin mounting bolts,

- the calliper,

- the brake pads,

Cap the hose. 

Check the condition of the braking components (re-
place faulty parts).

Clean the calliper support and the calliper.

REFITTING

Push the calliper piston back using tool (Fre. 1190-
01) until it is at the end of its bore.

Refit:

- the brake pads,

- the calliper,

- the guide pin bolts.

Torque tighten: 

- the guide pin bolts (3.6 daNm),

-  the brake hose (1.7 daNm).

Special tooling required

Fre. 1190-01

Tool for pushing calli-
per pistons back

Equipment required

pedal press

Tightening torques

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guide pin bolts

3.6 daNm

brake hose

1.7 daNm

wheel bolts

13 daNm

Note:

The callipers supplied as spare parts are supplied
pre-filled.

WARNING

Prepare for brake fluid outflow, to prevent damage
to the mechanical parts and bodywork around the
braking system.

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Note:

Coat the guide pin bolts with FRENBLOC or a
similar product before fitting.