Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
RENAULT MEGANE Scenic (JA0/1_) 1.6 i (JA0L), RENAULT MEGANE Scenic (JA0/1_) 1.6 e (JA0F), RENAULT MEGANE Scenic (JA0/1_) 2.0 i (JA0G), RENAULT MEGANE Scenic (JA0/1_) 1.9 dT (JA0K, JA0Y), RENAULT MEGANE Scenic (JA0/1_) 1.9 dTi (JA0N), RENAULT MEGANE Scenic (JA0/1_) 1.6 16V (JA0B, JA04, JA11, JA00), RENAULT MEGANE Scenic (JA0/1_) 2.0 i (JA02, JA0G) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front ball joint on RENAULT MEGANE SCENIC [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Suspension Ball Joint for MEGANE Scenic (JA0/1_) and other RENAULT models

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Replacement: ball joint – Renault Megane Scenic. List of the tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Combination spanner #16
                    
                      Combination spanner #18
                    
                      Drive socket # 16
                    
                      Drive socket # 18
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #19
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Flat chisel
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Hammer
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: ball joint – Renault Megane Scenic. AUTODOC experts recommend:

The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right ball joints.
Please note: all work on the car – Renault Megane Scenic – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 3

Raise the car.

Replacement: ball joint – Renault Megane Scenic. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Renault Megane Scenic
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 10

Clean the fasteners connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 11

Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12

Release the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar.
Step 13

Disconnect the ball joint from the control arm.
Step 14

Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
Step 15

Clean the ball joint mounting seat. Use a wire brush.

Step 16

Install a new ball joint.

Replacement: ball joint – Renault Megane Scenic. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Do not damage the ball joint cover.
Step 17

Treat the fasteners of the ball joint. Use copper grease.
Step 18

Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
Step 19

Attach the ball joint to the control arm.
Step 20

Screw in the fastener connecting the ball joint to the control arm. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 21

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 22

Screw the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 23

Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 100 Nm torque.
Step 24

Tighten the fasteners connecting the ball joint to the control arm. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 75 Nm torque.
Step 25

Tighten the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.
Step 26

Treat the fasteners of the ball joint. Use copper grease.
Step 27

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 28

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: ball joint – Renault Megane Scenic. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 29

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Renault Megane Scenic
Step 30

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 31

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 90 Nm torque.
Step 32

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: ball joint – Renault Megane Scenic. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
After replacing the component, it is advisable to realign the wheels using a wheel aligner.

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