Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
RENAULT MODUS / GRAND MODUS (F/JP0_) 1.5 dCi, RENAULT MODUS / GRAND MODUS (F/JP0_) 1.6 (JP0L, JP0V), RENAULT MODUS / GRAND MODUS (F/JP0_) 1.6 (JP03, JP0B, JP0U, JP0Y, JP1G), RENAULT MODUS / GRAND MODUS (F/JP0_) 1.5 dCi (FP0G, JP0G), RENAULT MODUS / GRAND MODUS (F/JP0_) 1.5 dCi (FP0F, JP0F), RENAULT MODUS / GRAND MODUS (F/JP0_) 1.4 (JP01, JP0J), RENAULT MODUS / GRAND MODUS (F/JP0_) 1.5 dCi (JP0G, JP0H), RENAULT MODUS / GRAND MODUS (F/JP0_) 1.2 (FP0C, FP0K, FP0P), RENAULT MODUS / GRAND MODUS (F/JP0_) 1.2 16V (JP0W), RENAULT MODUS / GRAND MODUS (F/JP0_) 1.5 dCi (JP02), RENAULT MODUS / GRAND MODUS (F/JP0_) 1.2 (JP0S), RENAULT MODUS / GRAND MODUS (F/JP0_) 1.5 dCi (FP0E, JP0E), RENAULT MODUS / GRAND MODUS (F/JP0_) 1.2 16V Hi-Flex, RENAULT MODUS / GRAND MODUS (F/JP0_) 1.5 dCi (FP0D, JP0D) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Top strut mount

Replacement: strut mount – RENAULT MODUS / GRAND MODUS (F/JP0_). Tools you might need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Combination spanner #18
                    
                      Drive socket # 10 
                    
                      Drive socket # 13 
                    
                      Drive socket # 16 
                    
                      Drive socket # 18 
                    
                      HEX bit No.H6.
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Tap wrench
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Clip removal tool
                    
                      Hydraulic strut spring compressor
                    
                      Hydraulic transmission jack
                    
                      Fender cover
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: strut mount – RENAULT MODUS / GRAND MODUS (F/JP0_). Tip from AUTODOC:

The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
All mounts of the front shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – RENAULT MODUS / GRAND MODUS (F/JP0_)

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

Remove the cowl grille seal.
Step 4

Remove the cowl grille clips. Use a clip removal tool.
Step 5

Raise up and remove the cowl grille.
Step 6

Unscrew the fasteners of the suspension strut mount cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 7

Remove the protective cap from the shock absorber strut mount.
Step 8

Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 9

Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 11

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 12

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 13

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: strut mount – RENAULT MODUS / GRAND MODUS (F/JP0_). Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 14

Remove the wheel.
Step 15

Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 16

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 17

Remove the stabilizer rod.
Step 18

Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring. Use a crowbar.
Step 19

Clean the fastener of the bracket that connects the brake hose to the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 20

Unscrew the brake hose fastening bracket from the shock strut. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 21

Disconnect the brake hose mounting bracket.
Step 22

Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 23

Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
Step 24

Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 25

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 26

Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
Step 27

Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount.

AUTODOC recommends:
RENAULT MODUS / GRAND MODUS (F/JP0_) – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
Step 28

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 29

Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.

Replacement: strut mount – RENAULT MODUS / GRAND MODUS (F/JP0_). 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 30

Compress the spring.
Step 31

Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 32

Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H6. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 33

Remove the top strut mount.

Replacement: strut mount – RENAULT MODUS / GRAND MODUS (F/JP0_). Tip from AUTODOC:
Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
Step 34

Install a new top shock strut mount.
Step 35

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

AUTODOC recommends:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 36

Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.

Step 37

Decompress the spring.
Step 38

Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 39

Treat the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 40

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 41

Screw the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Do not tighten it.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts. RENAULT MODUS / GRAND MODUS (F/JP0_)
Step 42

Treat the shock strut mounting seat on the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 43

Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 44

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 45

Screw in the fastener that connects the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 46

Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: strut mount – RENAULT MODUS / GRAND MODUS (F/JP0_). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 47

Secure the brake hose fastening bracket.
Step 48

Tighten the brake hose fastening bracket to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 49

Connect the ABS sensor wiring.
Step 50

Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.
Step 51

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 44 Nm torque.
Step 52

Tighten the lower fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 105 Nm torque.
Step 53

Treat the shock strut fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 54

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 55

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: strut mount – RENAULT MODUS / GRAND MODUS (F/JP0_). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 56

Install the wheel.

Replacement: strut mount – RENAULT MODUS / GRAND MODUS (F/JP0_). Professionals recommend:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 57

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 58

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 105 Nm torque.

Step 59

Remove the jacks and chocks.
Step 60

Tighten the upper fastener of the shock absorber strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 21 Nm torque.
Step 61

Treat the fasteners of the shock strut mount. Use copper grease.
Step 62

Install the protective cap onto the shock absorber strut mount.
Step 63

Screw in the fasteners of the suspension strut mount cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 64

Install and secure the cowl grille.
Step 65

Install the cowl grille clips.

Step 66

Install the cowl grille seal.

Step 67

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 68

Close the hood.

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