How to carry out replacement: Suspension Ball Joint 1.9 dCi Renault Scenic 1
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How to change front ball joint on RENAULT Scénic I (JA0/1, FA0) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
RENAULT Scénic I (JA0/1_, FA0_) 1.4 16V (JA0D, JA1H, Ja0W, JA10), RENAULT Scénic I (JA0/1_, FA0_) 2.0 16V (JA1D, JA17), RENAULT Scénic I (JA0/1_, FA0_) 1.9 dTi (JA0N), RENAULT Scénic I (JA0/1_, FA0_) 2.0 16V (JA1B, JA1D, JA0C), RENAULT Scénic I (JA0/1_, FA0_) 1.9 dCi (JA05, JA1F), RENAULT Scénic I (JA0/1_, FA0_) 1.9 dTi (JA1U), RENAULT Scénic I (JA0/1_, FA0_) 1.8 16V (JA12, JA1R, JA1M, JA1A), RENAULT Scénic I (JA0/1_, FA0_) 1.6, RENAULT Scénic I (JA0/1_, FA0_) 1.9 D (JA0J, FA0J), RENAULT Scénic I (JA0/1_, FA0_) 1.6 BiFuel, RENAULT Scénic I (JA0/1_, FA0_) 1.6 BiFuel (JA04), RENAULT Scénic I (JA0/1_, FA0_) 1.6 (JA00, JA16, JA15, JA19, JA1V, JA2B, JA2C, JA0B,... … View more

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Replacement: ball joint – RENAULT SCÉNIC I (JA0/1_). 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 SCÉNIC I (JA0/1_). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right ball joints.
  • Please note: all work on the car – RENAULT SCÉNIC I (JA0/1_) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  2. Step 3
    Raise the car.
    Replacement: ball joint – RENAULT SCÉNIC I (JA0/1_). 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
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. RENAULT SCÉNIC I (JA0/1_)
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
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    Clean the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  5. Step 7
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 9
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  8. Step 10
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 11
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    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.
  10. Step 12
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    Release the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar.
  11. Step 13
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    Disconnect the ball joint from the control arm.
  12. Step 14
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    Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
  13. Step 15
    Clean the ball joint mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
    Step 16
    Install a new ball joint.
    Replacement: ball joint – RENAULT SCÉNIC I (JA0/1_). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Do not damage the ball joint cover.
    Step 17
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    Treat the fasteners of the ball joint. Use copper grease.
  14. Step 18
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    Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
  15. Step 19
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    Attach the ball joint to the control arm.
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