Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
RENAULT SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_) 1.9 D, RENAULT SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_) 1.6 Hi-Flex, RENAULT SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_) 2.0 (JM05, JM0U, JM1N, JM1U, JM2V), RENAULT SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_) 1.5 dCi (JM0F), RENAULT SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_) 1.6 (JM0C, JM0J, JM1B), RENAULT SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_) 1.4 (JM0B, JM0H, JM1A), RENAULT SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_) 1.5 dCi (JM02, JM13), RENAULT SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_) 2.0 16V Turbo (JM0W), RENAULT SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_) 1.5 dCi (JM1F), RENAULT SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_) 1.5 dCi (JM1E, JM16), RENAULT SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_) 1.9 dCi (JM14), RENAULT SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_) 1.9 dCi (JM15), RENAULT SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_) 2.0 dCi (JM1K), RENAULT SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_) 1.5 dCi (JM16), RENAULT SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_) 1.6 16V (JM1R), RENAULT SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_) 1.6, RENAULT SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_) 1.9 dCi, RENAULT SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_) 1.6 BiFuel, RENAULT SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_) 1.9 dCi … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front suspension arm / front control arm on RENAULT SCENIC 2 (JM) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Suspension arm

Replacement: front lower arm – Renault Scenic 2. Tools you might need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Combination spanner #16
                    
                      Combination spanner #18
                    
                      Torx bit T20
                    
                      Drive socket # 10 
                    
                      Drive socket # 13 
                    
                      Drive socket # 16 
                    
                      Drive socket # E16 
                    
                      Drive socket # 18 
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #19
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Clip removal tool
                    
                      Rubber mallet
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Hydraulic transmission jack
                    
                      Fender cover
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: front lower arm – Renault Scenic 2. AUTODOC experts recommend:

The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – Renault Scenic 2.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.
Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 4

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 5

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 6

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: front lower arm – Renault Scenic 2. Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 7

Remove the wheel.
Step 8

Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use Torx T20. Use a clip removal tool.
Step 9

Remove the wheel arch cover.
Step 10

Unscrew the fasteners of the lower sound insulation. Use a drive socket #10.
Step 11

Remove the lower sound insulation.

Step 12

Clean the fasteners of the bumper reinforcement bar and of its bracket. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: front lower arm – Renault Scenic 2. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Wear protective goggles.
Step 13

Unscrew the fasteners of the bumper reinforcement bar bracket. Use a drive socket #13.
Step 14

Support the lower radiator support to prevent it from falling when removing the bumper reinforcement bar. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 15

Loosen the fastener connecting the bumper reinforcement bar to the lower radiator support. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 16

Unscrew the fasteners connecting the bumper reinforcement bar to the subframe. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 17

Detach and pull aside the bumper reinforcement bar. Use a crowbar.
Step 18

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

Step 19

Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 20

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 21

Detach the ABS sensor wiring from the suspension control arm. Use a clip removal tool.
Step 22

Clean the fasteners connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 23

Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #E16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 24

Remove the fastening bolt. Use a crowbar.

Step 25

Clean the control arm fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 26

Unscrew the rear arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 27

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 28

Remove the arm. Use a crowbar.
Step 29

Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush.
Step 30

Install a new arm. Use a crowbar. Use a rubber mallet.

AUTODOC recommends:
During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
Step 31

Install the front fastener of the arm.
Step 32

Screw the front arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #E16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 33

Install the bumper reinforcement bar. Use a crowbar.

Step 34

Screw in the fastener connecting the bumper reinforcement bar to the lower radiator support.

Step 35

Remove the support from under the lower radiator support.

Replacement: front lower arm – Renault Scenic 2. AUTODOC recommends:
Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 36

Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 37

Install the fastening bolt. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16.
Step 38

Install the rear fastener of the control arm.
Step 39

Screw the rear arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18.
Step 40

Raise the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
Step 41

Tighten the front fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 70 nm torque.
Step 42

Tighten the rear fastener connecting the arm to the body subframe. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 105 nm torque.
Step 43

Tighten the ball joint fastener. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 62 nm torque.
Step 44

Remove the support from under the arm.

Replacement: front lower arm – Renault Scenic 2. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 45

Connect the ABS sensor wiring.
Step 46

Tighten the fastener connecting the bumper reinforcement bar to the subframe. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 47

Tighten the fastener connecting the bumper reinforcement bar to the lower radiator support. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 75 nm torque.
Step 48

Screw in the fastener of the bumper reinforcement bar bracket. Use a drive socket #13.
Step 49

Treat all joints of the arm. Use copper grease.
Step 50

Install the wheel arch cover to its mounting seat.
Step 51

Install and tighten the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use Torx T20.

Step 52

Install the lower sound insulation.

Step 53

Screw in the fasteners of the lower sound insulation. Use a drive socket #10.
Step 54

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 55

Install the wheel.

Replacement: front lower arm – Renault Scenic 2. Professionals recommend:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 56

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 57

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 nm torque.
Step 58

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Step 59

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 60

Close the hood.

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