Renault Clio Cup - Page 31

2010 Release
E-31
Minimum thread installation: 1.5 times the thread diameter, i.e. 18mm of
thread engaged in the ball joint sleeve.
Perform the removal steps in reverse order.
Note:
Position the steering unit shim (Ref 77 11 160 142) before fitting the
axial ball joint onto the steering unit.
Fit the bellows (see 4-4 Steering/Steering unit/Bellows)
Follow the ball joint unit markings: one mark on the right (1) and 2 on
the left (2).
Left ball joint unit Right ball joint unit
Tightening torques:
 Axial ball joint on bar: 80Nm.
 Point H nut: 37Nm.
 Steering tie-rod locknut: 53Nm.
Steering unit
- Removal
Operations Photos
1 -
Remove the subframe (see 4-2 Front
axle/Front load bearing components/
Subframe).
2 -
Remove the two steering unit
mounting bolts (1).
3 -
Remove the steering unit and collect
the unit’s riser shims (2).
1
2
2
1