Renault Koleos Service Repair Manual: Steering box gaiter: Removal - Refitting

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
• Remove:
  • the front wheel (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 wheel alignment adjustment lock nut.

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Cut:
  • the small gaiter retaining clip (1) ,
  • the large gaiter retaining clip (2) .
• Remove the gaiter (3) .

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• Always replace the steering box gaiter.
• Coat the bearing face of the gaiter on the axial ball joint with grease to prevent the gaiter from twisting.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit:
  • the gaiter in its original position,
  • the gaiter retaining clips.

III - FINAL OPERATION.

• Refit:
  • the wheel alignment adjustment lock nut,
  • the track rod, (see 36A, Steering assembly, Track rod: Removal - Refitting, page 36A-12)
  • the wheel (see 35A, Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
• Check the axle geometry (see Axle assemblies: Check) .
• If necessary, adjust the axle assemblies' geometry (see 30A, General information, Front axle system: Adjustment, page 30A-11) .