Renault Scenic 3 Chassis. Manual - part 15

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REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES

Bearing

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Refit the bearing by applying pressure with a4 9
mmdiameter pipe.

Refit the circlip.

To refit, proceed in the reverse order of removal.

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REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES

Spring

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During removal, note the colours of the shock absor-
bers and springs, to ensure the parts match when refit-
ting.

REMOVAL

Mount the vehicle on a two post lift.

Remove:

- the rear wheels,

- the rear axle protective fairing clips using unclip-

ping pliers,

- the rear axle protective fairing.

1 - Left side

Set up the jack tool, with a shim, under the left spring
cup.

Mark the position where the left spring is fitted.

Remove the left shock absorber lower mounting (1)
using a long socket.

Release the left shock absorber lower mounting.

Remove the jack tool.

Equipment required

jack

Tightening torques

m

wheel bolts

13 daNm

shock absorber lower
mounting bolts

10.5 daNm

WARNING

Never grip the rear axle with a lifting system.

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REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES

Spring

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Remove the left spring with its lower support.

2 - Right side

Repeat these operations on the right-hand side of
the vehicle.

Hang up the rear axle.

REFITTING

Refit:

- the two lower supports on the springs,

- the springs in their housing.

Mount the bump stops on the axle assembly, with the
marking towards the rear and in the longitudinal axis
of the vehicle.

1 - Left side

Set up the jack tool, with a shim, under the spring
cup.

Insert the spring into its bump stops, starting at the
top.

Compress the rear axle.

Refit the shock absorber lower mounting.

Pretighten the shock absorber lower mounting.

Remove the jack tool.

2 - Right side

Repeat these operations on the right-hand side of
the vehicle.

Refit the rear wheels.

Torque tighten the wheel bolts (13 daNm).

Lower the lift until the wheels touch the ground.

Torque tighten the shock absorber lower moun-
ting bolts (10.5 daNm).

Raise the lift again.

Refit the rear axle aerodynamic fairing, replacing any
damaged plastic clips.

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WARNING

If the upper support is unclipped, replace it.

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WARNING

Make sure that the shock absorber lower moun-
ting is fitted the right way round.

WARNING

The shock absorber mountings are only to be
tightened with the vehicle wheels on the ground.

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REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES

Shock absorber

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During removal, note the colours of the shock absor-
bers and springs, to ensure the parts match when refit-
ting.

REMOVAL

Mount the vehicle on a two post lift.

Lift up the carpet in the boot.

Remove the shock absorber head upper mounting
bolt (1).

Raise the lift.

Remove:

- the protective fairing cover clip,

- the shock absorber lower mounting nut,

- the shock absorber.

REFITTING

Refit:

- the shock absorber,

- the shock absorber lower mounting.

Pretighten the shock absorber lower mounting.

Cut the retaining wire.

Position the shock absorber head in its housing.

Lower the lift until the wheels touch the ground.

Align the shock absorber head with the drill hole in
the boot.

Refit the shock absorber upper mounting bolt.

Pretighten the shock absorber upper mounting bolt.

Repeat the operation on the opposite side.

Torque tighten:

- the  shock absorber upper mounting bolts (6.2

daNm),

- the shock absorber lower mounting bolts (10.5

daNm), holding the bolt head.

Tightening torques

m

shock  absorber upper
mounting bolts

6.2 daNm

shock absorber lower
mounting bolts

10.5 daNm

WARNING

- Never grip the rear axle with a lifting system.

- When replacing a shock absorber, the shock

absorber on the opposite side must be replaced.

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WARNING

Make sure that the shock absorber lower moun-
ting is fitted the right way round.

WARNING

The shock absorber mountings are only to be
tightened with the vehicle wheels on the ground.