Renault Koleos Service Repair Manual: Axial ball joint linkage: Removal - Refitting

REMOVAL - REFITTING

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
• Remove:
  • the front wheel on the side in question (see 35A, Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) ,
  • the track rod, (see 36A, Steering assembly, Track rod: Removal - Refitting, page 36A-12)
  • the steering box gaiter (see 36A, Steering assembly, Steering box gaiter: Removal - Refitting, page 36A-26)
• Unlock the steering column.

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Set up the (1) (Dir. 1741) on the steering rack, at the pinion end.
• Unlock the axial ball joint using tool (2) (Dir. 1305- 01).
• Remove the axial ball joint.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• Always replace:
  • the washer (3) ,
  • the gaiter.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit:
  • the washer (3) ,
  • the axial ball joint (4) .
• Torque tighten the axial ball joint (89 N.m) using the tool (Dir. 1305-01).
• Remove the (Dir. 1741).
• Coat the following parts with lithium grease:
  • the steering rack,
  • the axial ball joint.

III - FINAL OPERATION.

• Refit:
  • the steering box gaiter (see 36A, Steering assembly, Steering box gaiter: Removal - Refitting, page 36A-26) ,
  • the track rod, (see 36A, Steering assembly, Track rod: Removal - Refitting, page 36A-12)
  • the front wheel on the side concerned (see 35A, Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1)