Renault Duster 2007 - Front Axle Subframe: Removal - Refitting

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FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front axle subframe: Removal - Refitting
31A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
a Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
a Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Re-
fitting) (80A, Battery).
a Remove the front wheels (see 35A, Wheels and ty-
res, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
a Strap the cooling radiator on the front upper cross
member.
a Remove the front bumper (see Front bumper as-
sembly: Exploded view) (55A, Exterior protection).
a Remove:
- the wheel arch liner clips,
- the wheel arch liners,
- the engine undertray.
a Remove the anti-roll bar nuts (2) .
Special tooling required
Mot. 1390 Support for removal - refitting
of engine - gearbox assembly
Tav. 1747 Threaded rods for carrying
out subframe operations.
Equipment required
safety strap(s)
Tightening torquesm
subframe bolts 110 N.m
bracket bolts 44 N.m
steering box bolts 180 N.m
steering box heat shield
bolts
21 N.m
power-assisted steering
low pressure pipe bolt
on the subframe
21 N.m
upper bolt of the sub-
frame tie-rod
21 N.m
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 31A, Front axle components, Front axle
components: Precautions for the repair, page
31A-1) ,
- (see Vehicle: Precautions for the repair) (01D,
Mechanical introduction).
WARNING
To prevent any damage, do not use the lower arm
as support for the lifting system.
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