Renault Duster 2007 - Page 519

33A-13
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Shock absorber: Removal - Refitting
4X2 TRANSMISSION
33A
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
a Always replace the rear shock absorber lower bolt .
parts always to be replaced: Rear shock absorb-
er upper nut.
II - REFITTING OPERATION
a Refit:
-the shock absorber, positioning the shock absorber
head in its housing,
-the shock absorber lower bolt.
a Lower the lift until the wheels touch the ground.
a Align the shock absorber head with the drill hole in
the boot.
a Refit:
-the rubber bush,
-the new shock absorber upper nut.
a Torque tighten:
-the shock absorber lower bolt (162 N.m) with the
tool component jack in place,
-the shock absorber upper nut (14 N.m) whilst
holding the bolt head, with the wheels on the
ground.
a Repeat these operations on the shock absorber on
the opposite side.
III - FINAL OPERATION
a Refit the rear wheel arch trim (see Rear wheel arch
trim: Removal - Refitting) (71A, Body internal trim).