Renault Koleos Service Repair Manual: Rear stub axle carrier: Removal - Refitting

4X2 TRANSMISSION

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
• Release the parking brake.
• Remove the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
• Fit the pedal press on the brake pedal to limit the amount of brake fluid running out.

• Undo the rear brake hose at the union (1)
• Remove the mounting clip (2) from the rear brake hose (3) .
• Disconnect the rear brake hose.

• Remove:
  • the bolts (4) from the rear brake hose bracket,
  • the rear brake hose bracket (5) ,
  • the rear brake calliper (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear brake calliper: Removal - Refitting, page 33A-5) ,
  • the rear brake pads (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear brake pads: Removal - Refitting, page 33A-1) ,
  • the rear brake calliper mounting (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear brake calliper mounting: Removal - Refitting, page 33A-7) ,
  • the rear brake disc (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear brake disc: Removal - Refitting, page 33A-13) ,
  • the rear wheel speed sensor of the rear stub axle carrier (see 38C, Anti-lock braking system, Rear wheel speed sensor: Removal - Refitting, page 38C-10) ,
  • the rear brake pipe (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rigid brake pipe: Removal - Refitting, page 33A-18) ,

DISCHARGE LAMPS

• Remove the headlight beam adjustment rear sensor (see Headlight beam adjustment rear sensor: Removal - Refitting) (80C, Xenon bulbs).

• Remove the parking brake cables from the underbody (see 37A, Mechanical component controls, Parking brake cables: Removal - Refitting, page 37A-85) .

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove:
  • the rear wheel hub (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear wheel hub: Removal - Refitting, page 33A-26) ,
  • the "rear brake disc shield - rear brake lining - parking brake cable" assembly from the rear stub-axle carrier.

• Undo:
  • the bolt and nut (6) of the upper arm of the rear axle subframe,
  • the lower trailing link bolt and nut (7) on the rear axle subframe,
  • the upper bolt and nut (8) of the tie rod of the rear anti-roll bar,
  • the lower bolt and nut (9) of the tie rod of the rear anti-roll bar,
  • the lower bolt and nut (10) of the rear shock absorber.

• Position the trolley jack with a shim under the lower seat of the spring.
• Remove:
  • the lower bolt and nut of the tie rod of the rear anti-roll bar (9) ,
  • the lower bolt and nut (10) of the rear shock absorber.

• Remove:
  • the lower trailing link bolt and nut (11) of the rear stub axle carrier,
  • the upper arm bolt and nut (12) of the rear stub axle carrier.
• Lower the trolley jack.
• Remove the rear suspension spring.

• Remove:
  • the bolt and nut (13) of the rear stub axle carrier,
  • the rear stub axle carrier.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• Always replace:
  • the upper arm nut,
  • the lower trailing link nut,
  • the lower nut of the tie rod of the rear anti-roll bar,
  • the rear shock absorber lower nut,
  • the rear stub axle carrier nut.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit:
  • the rear stub axle carrier,
  • the bolt and nut of the rear stub axle carrier.
• Tighten to torque the rear stub axle carrier nut (150 N.m).

• Refit the rear suspension spring by aligning the lower end of widest section so it is positioned between the lower elastic bearing and the rear stub axle carrier.
• Position the trolley jack with a shim under the lower seat of the spring.

• Refit:
  • the upper arm on to the rear stub-axle carrier,
  • the new bolt and nut on to the upper arm,
  • the lower trailing link of the rear stub-axle carrier,
  • the new bolt and nut of the lower trailing link,
  • the new lower bolt and nut of the rear shock absorber,
  • the new lower bolt and nut of the tie rod of the rear anti-roll bar.
• Lower the trolley jack.

• Torque tighten:
  • the bolt of the upper arm on the rear stub axle carrier (150 N.m),
  • the lower trailing link bolt on the rear stub axle carrier (150 N.m),
  • the lower nut of the tie rod of the rear anti-roll bar (110 N.m),
  • the upper nut of the tie rod of the rear anti-roll bar (110 N.m),
  • the nut of the lower trailing link on the rear axle subframe (130 N.m),
  • The upper arm bolt on the rear axle subframe (130 N.m).
• Refit:
  • the "rear brake disc shield - rear brake lining - parking brake cable" assembly from the rear stub-axle carrier,
  • the rear wheel arch (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear wheel hub: Removal - Refitting, page 33A-26) .

III - FINAL OPERATION.

• Refit the parking brake cables on to the underbody (see 37A, Mechanical component controls, Parking brake cables: Removal - Refitting, page 37A- 85) .

DISCHARGE LAMPS

• Refit the headlight beam adjustment rear sensor (see Headlight beam adjustment rear sensor: Removal - Refitting) (80C, Xenon bulbs).

• Refit:
  • the rear brake pipe (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rigid brake pipe: Removal - Refitting, page 33A-18) ,
  • the rear wheel speed sensor of the rear stub axle carrier (see 38C, Anti-lock braking system, Rear wheel speed sensor: Removal - Refitting, page 38C-10) ,
  • the rear brake disc (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear brake disc: Removal - Refitting, page 33A-13) ,
  • the rear brake calliper mounting (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear brake calliper mounting: Removal - Refitting, page 33A-7) ,
  • the rear brake pads (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear brake pads: Removal - Refitting, page 33A-1) ,
  • the rear brake calliper (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear brake calliper: Removal - Refitting, page 33A-5) ,
  • the rear brake hose bracket,
  • the bolts on the rear brake hose bracket,
  • the rear brake hose,
  • the brake hose on the union,
  • the mounting clip on the rear brake hose.
• Torque tighten:
  • the bolts on the rear brake hose bracket (25 N.m),
  • the brake hose on the union (16 N.m).
• Refit the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
• Torque tighten ther rear shock absorber lower nut120 (N.m).

DISCHARGE LAMPS

• Adjust:
  • the headlights (see Headlight: Adjustment) (80B, Headlights),
  • the headlight beam adjustment rear sensor (see Fault finding - Configuration and programming) (80C, Xenon bulbs).

FOOT BRAKE AUTOMATIC CONTROL

• With the ignition on, push the handle to release the assisted parking brake. Then pull the handle so that the automatic parking brake locking function is signalled by a sound and the play compensation is set automatically.

FOOT BRAKE MANUAL CONTROL

• Adjust the parking brake cables (see 37A, Mechanical component controls, Parking brake lever: Removal - Refitting, page 37A-37) .

• Bleed the brake circuit (see 30A, General information, Braking circuit: Bleed, page 30A-4) .
• Adjust:
  • the alignment (see 30A, General information, Rear axle system: Adjustment, page 30A-13) ,
  • the neutral position of the steering wheel angle sensor (see Fault finding - Configuration and programming) (80B, Headlights).

4X4 TRANSMISSION

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
• Release the parking brake.
• Remove the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
• Fit the pedal press on the brake pedal to limit the amount of brake fluid running out.

• Undo the rear brake hose (1) at the union.
• Remove the clip (2) from the rear brake hose (3) .
• Disconnect the rear brake hose.

• Remove:
  • the bolts (4) from the rear brake hose bracket,
  • the rear brake hose bracket (5) ,
  • the rear brake calliper (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear brake calliper: Removal - Refitting, page 33A-5) ,
  • the rear brake pads (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear brake pads: Removal - Refitting, page 33A-1) ,
  • the rear brake calliper mounting (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear brake calliper mounting: Removal - Refitting, page 33A-7) ,
  • the rear brake disc (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear brake disc: Removal - Refitting, page 33A-13) ,
  • the rear wheel speed sensor of the rear stub axle carrier (see 38C, Anti-lock braking system, Rear wheel speed sensor: Removal - Refitting, page 38C-10) ,
  • the rear brake pipe (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rigid brake pipe: Removal - Refitting, page 33A-18) ,

DISCHARGE LAMPS

• Remove the headlight beam adjustment rear sensor (see Headlight beam adjustment rear sensor: Removal - Refitting) (80C, Xenon bulbs).

• Remove the parking brake cables from the underbody (see 37A, Mechanical component controls, Parking brake cables: Removal - Refitting, page 37A-85) .

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove:
  • the cotter pin (6)
  • the wheel hub nut (7) using the tool (Rou. 604-01) (8) ,
  • the rear wheel hub (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear wheel hub: Removal - Refitting, page 33A-26) ,
  • the "rear brake disc shield - rear brake lining - parking brake cable" assembly from the rear stub-axle carrier.

• Undo:
  • the bolt and nut (9) of the upper arm of the rear axle subframe,
  • the lower trailing link bolt and nut (10) on the rear axle subframe,
  • the upper bolt and nut (11) of the tie rod of the rear anti-roll bar,
  • the lower bolt and nut (12) of the tie rod of the rear anti-roll bar,
  • the lower bolt and nut (13) of the rear shock absorber.

• Position the trolley jack with a shim under the lower seat of the spring.
• Remove:
  • the lower bolt and nut (12) of the tie rod of the rear anti-roll bar,
  • the lower bolt and nut (13) of the rear shock absorber.

• Remove:
  • the lower trailing link bolt and nut (14) of the rear stub axle carrier,
  • the upper arm bolt and nut (15) of the rear stub axle carrier.
• Lower the trolley jack.
• Remove the rear suspension spring.

• Remove:
  • the rear driveshaft of the rear stub axle carrier,
  • the rear axle bearing (16) of the rear stub axle carrier.

• Remove:
  • the bolt and nut (17) of the rear stub axle carrier,
  • the rear stub axle carrier.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• Always replace:
  • the upper arm nut,
  • the lower trailing link nut,
  • the lower nut of the tie rod of the rear anti-roll bar,
  • the rear shock absorber lower nut,
  • the rear stub axle carrier nut,
  • the cotter pin.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit:
  • the rear stub axle carrier,
  • the bolt and nut of the rear stub axle carrier.
• Torque tighten the rear stub axle carrier nut (150 N.m).
• Refit:
  • the rear axle bearing on to the rear stub axle carrier,
  • the rear driveshaft on to the rear stub axle carrier.

• Refit the rear suspension spring by aligning the lower end of the widest section so it is positioned between the lower elastic bearing and the rear stub axle carrier.
• Position the trolley jack with a shim under the lower seat of the spring.

• Refit:
  • the upper arm on to the rear stub-axle carrier,
  • the new bolt and nut on to the upper arm,
  • the lower trailing link of the rear stub-axle carrier,
  • the new bolt and nut of the lower trailing link,
  • the new lower bolt and nut of the rear shock absorber,
  • the new lower bolt and nut of the tie rod of the rear anti-roll bar.
• Lower the trolley jack.

• Torque tighten:
  • the bolt of the upper arm on the rear stub axle carrier (150 N.m),
  • the lower trailing link bolt on the rear stub axle carrier (150 N.m),
  • the lower nut of the tie rod of the rear anti-roll bar (110 N.m),
  • the upper nut of the tie rod of the rear anti-roll bar (110 N.m),
  • the nut of the lower trailing link on the rear axle subframe (130 N.m),
  • the upper arm bolt on the rear axle subframe (130 N.m).
• Refit:
  • the "rear brake disc shield - rear brake lining - parking brake cable" assembly to the rear stub-axle carrier,
  • the rear wheel hub (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear wheel hub: Removal - Refitting, page 33A-26) ,
  • the wheel hub nut using the tool (Rou. 604-01).
• Torque tighten the wheel hub nut (125 N.m).
• Refit the new cotter pin.

III - FINAL OPERATION.

• Refit the parking brake cables on to the underbody (see 37A, Mechanical component controls, Parking brake cables: Removal - Refitting, page 37A- 85) .

DISCHARGE LAMPS

• Refit the headlight beam adjustment rear sensor (see Headlight beam adjustment rear sensor: Removal - Refitting) (80C, Xenon bulbs).

• Refit:
  • the rear brake pipe (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rigid brake pipe: Removal - Refitting, page 33A-18) ,
  • the rear wheel speed sensor on to the rear stub axle carrier (see 38C, Anti-lock braking system, Rear wheel speed sensor: Removal - Refitting, page 38C-10) ,
  • the rear brake disc (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear brake disc: Removal - Refitting, page 33A-13) ,
  • the rear brake calliper mounting (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear brake calliper mounting: Removal - Refitting, page 33A-7) ,
  • the rear brake pads (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear brake pads: Removal - Refitting, page 33A-1) ,
  • the rear brake calliper (see 33A, Rear axle components, Rear brake calliper: Removal - Refitting, page 33A-5) ,
  • the rear brake hose bracket,
  • the bolts on the rear brake hose bracket,
  • the rear brake hose,
  • the brake hose on the union,
  • the clip on the rear brake hose.
• Torque tighten:
  • the bolts on the rear brake hose bracket (25 N.m),
  • the brake hose on the union (16 N.m).
• Refit the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
• Torque tighten the shock absorber lower nut1 (20 N.m).

DISCHARGE LAMPS

• Adjust:
  • the headlights (see Headlight: Adjustment) (80B, Headlights),
  • the headlight beam adjustment rear sensor (see Fault finding - Configuration and programming) (80C, Xenon bulbs).

FOOT BRAKE AUTOMATIC CONTROL

• With the ignition on, push the handle to release the assisted parking brake. Then pull the handle so that the automatic parking brake locking function is signalled by a sound and the play compensation is set automatically.

FOOT BRAKE MANUAL CONTROL

• Adjust the parking brake cables (see 37A, Mechanical component controls, Parking brake lever: Removal - Refitting, page 37A-37) .

• Bleed the brake circuit (see 30A, General information, Braking circuit: Bleed, page 30A-4) .
• Adjust:
  • the alignment (see 30A, General information, Rear axle system: Adjustment, page 30A-13) ,
  • the neutral position of the steering wheel angle sensor (see Fault finding - Configuration and programming) (80B, Headlights).