Page 25 Technical Training Renault Fluence
Technical Specifications
Steering
Use a cover to protect any chassis elements that may be contaminated with power-assisted
steering fluid. Clean around the power-assisted steering system using BRAKE CLEANER.
General Recommendations
To ensure correct operation and performance of the system, do not attempt to repair any
components other than those supplied in After-Sales. To ensure the quality of the repair, only
use the tooling recommended by the manufacturer.(1) - Power assisted steering circuit: Power-
assisted steering fluid. Only use the fluid recommended by the manufacturer, in order to
ensure correct system performance (see Vehicle: Parts and consumables for the repair) (04B,
Consumables - Products).
Blanking plugs
To prevent impurities from entering the power assisted steering circuit, use blanking plugs on
the various dismantled parts. (2) – Seals To ensure a sound power-assisted steering circuit
seal, replace the power-assisted steering pipe seals each time a pipe is removed.
Steering column
Do not rest the steering column on the adjustment handle. Do not handle the steering column
by the adjustment handle or by the wiring. Manoeuvre the « steering column – intermediate
shaft » assembly by holding each section (one hand on the column and the other on the
intermediate shaft). If the steering column is not handled correctly, there is a risk that the
steering column or intermediate shaft could fall, which could destroy the system. Always
replace the steering column if it is dropped or in the event of an impact.
Steering box
The steering box should not be carried by the gaiters or pipes, as this may damage them.
When the vehicle is positioned with the wheels suspended, the steering rack must not be
subjected to violent movements from lock to lock. Risks: Damage to the teeth of the steering
rack and pinion may cause a safety risk relating to the steering unexpectedly locking.
(1) Track rod
(2) Axial ball joint linkage
(3) Steering column
(4) Steering box gaiter
(5) Steering column adjustment lever
(6) Steering wheel
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