Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
RENAULT MEGANE II Saloon (LM0/1_) 1.4, RENAULT MEGANE II Saloon (LM0/1_) 1.6, RENAULT MEGANE II Saloon (LM0/1_) 2.0, RENAULT MEGANE II Saloon (LM0/1_) 1.5 dCi (LM0F, LM0T, LM2B), RENAULT MEGANE II Saloon (LM0/1_) 1.9 dCi (LM0G, LM1G, LM2C), RENAULT MEGANE II Saloon (LM0/1_) 1.9 dCi, RENAULT MEGANE II Saloon (LM0/1_) 1.5 dCi (LM02, LM13, LM2A), RENAULT MEGANE II Saloon (LM0/1_) 1.5 dCi (LM1F), RENAULT MEGANE II Saloon (LM0/1_) 1.5 dCi (LM1E), RENAULT MEGANE II Saloon (LM0/1_) 1.9 dCi, RENAULT MEGANE II Saloon (LM0/1_) 2.0 dCi, RENAULT MEGANE II Saloon (LM0/1_) 1.6 16V (LM1R, LM0C), RENAULT MEGANE II Saloon (LM0/1_) 1.5 dCi (LM16) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front strut mount / top munt RENAULT MEGANE 2 (LM) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Top strut mount

Replacement: strut mount – Renault Megane 2. Tools you might need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Drive socket # 13 
                    
                      Drive socket # 19 
                    
                      HEX bit No.H6.
                    
                      Combination spanner #17
                    
                      Combination spanner #18
                    
                      Combination spanner #19
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #19
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Tap wrench
                    
                      Hammer
                    
                      Flat chisel
                    
                      Clip removal tool
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Hydraulic transmission jack
                    
                      Hydraulic strut spring compressor
                    
                      Fender cover
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: strut mount – Renault Megane 2. AUTODOC recommends:

All mounts of the front shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
Be sure to replace all self-locking nuts and bolts during installation.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: strut mount – Renault Megane 2. Recommended sequence of steps:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.
Step 2

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

Remove the retainers of the shock strut mount cap. Use a clip removal tool.
Step 4

Raise a little the shock strut mount cap. Treat the fasteners of the shock strut mount. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 5

Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 6

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 7

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 8

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 9

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: strut mount – Renault Megane 2. Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 10

Remove the wheel.
Step 11

Disconnect the wiring and the brake hose from the bracket on the shock strut. Use a crowbar.
Step 12

Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 13

Unscrew the nut and remove the stabilizer rod from the shock strut. Use HEX No.H6. Use a combination spanner #17.
Step 14

Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 15

Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber strut. Use a drive socket #19. Use a tap wrench.
Step 16

Remove the fastening bolt.

Replacement: strut mount – Renault Megane 2. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Make sure that the steering knuckle is supported.
Step 17

Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut. Use a hammer. Use a flat metal-working chisel.
Step 18

Unscrew the upper fastening of the shock absorber strut. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.

Replacement: strut mount – Renault Megane 2. Professionals recommend:
To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when undoing the fastening bolts.
Step 19

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 20

Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.

Replacement: strut mount – Renault Megane 2. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
Step 21

Compress the spring.
Step 22

Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H6. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 23

Remove the top strut mount.
Step 24

Install a new top shock strut mount.
Step 25

Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H6. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 62 Nm torque.

Replacement: strut mount – Renault Megane 2. Tip from AUTODOC:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment. Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 26

Decompress the spring.
Step 27

Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 28

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 29

Secure the upper fasteners of the shock strut (3 pieces). Do not tighten it.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts. Renault Megane 2
Step 30

Treat the shock strut mounting seat on the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 31

Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 32

Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 33

Install and tighten a new bolt of the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #19. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 105 Nm torque.
Step 34

Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: strut mount – Renault Megane 2. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 35

Connect the fastener of the ABS sensor cable to the shock absorber strut. Fasten the brake hose on the strut.
Step 36

Secure the stabilizer link on the suspension strut. Use HEX No.H6. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 44 Nm torque.
Step 37

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 38

Install the wheel.

Replacement: strut mount – Renault Megane 2. AUTODOC experts recommend:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 39

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 40

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 41

Tighten the shock strut top mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 21 Nm torque.
Step 42

Install the shock strut mount cap.
Step 43

Install the retainers of the shock strut mount cap.
Step 44

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 45

Close the hood.
Step 46

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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