How to change front suspension strut on Renault Scenic 2 – replacement guide
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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
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change a front shock strut on RENAULT SCENIC 2 (JM) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_) and other RENAULT models
Replacement: suspension strut – Renault Scenic 2. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Both shock struts of the front suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: suspension strut – Renault Scenic 2. Use the following procedure:
Step 1
Open the bonnet.
Step 2
Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3
Unscrew the fastener of the wiper cowl grille located on the left side. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 4
Remove the rubber strip.
Step 5
Remove the wiper cowl grille located on the left side.
Step 6
Unscrew the fastener of the wiper cowl grille located on the right side. Use Torx T20.
Step 7
Raise a little the wiper cowl grille located on the right side.
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 #19.
Step 12
Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 13
Unscrew the wheel bolts.
Replacement: suspension strut – Renault Scenic 2. AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 14
Remove the wheel.
Step 15
Clean the fasteners connecting the stabiliser link to the shock strut, and those connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 16
Unscrew the nut and remove the stabilizer rod from the shock strut. Use a drive socket #17.
Step 17
Disconnect the wiring and the brake hose from the bracket on the shock strut. Use a crowbar.
Step 18
Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
Step 19
Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 20
Clean the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 21
Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 22
Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 23
Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar.
Step 24
Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 25
Release the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a special drive socket to remove the shock absorber. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 26
Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut. Use a hammer. Use a flat metal-working chisel.
Step 27
Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Replacement: suspension strut – Renault Scenic 2. AUTODOC experts recommend:
To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when undoing the fastening bolts.
Step 28
Remove the suspension strut.
Step 29
Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
Replacement: suspension strut – Renault Scenic 2. Tip from AUTODOC:
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 a combination spanner #19. Use HEX No.H6.
Step 33
Remove the top strut mount.
Step 34
Release the coil spring.
Step 35
Remove the spring.
Step 36
Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
Step 37
Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
Replacement: suspension strut – Renault Scenic 2. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Τhoroughly examine the shock absorber mount, dust boot, bump stop. Replace them if necessary.Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
Step 38
Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
Step 39
Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
Step 40
Install the spring on the shock absorber.
Step 41
Compress the spring.
Step 42
Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
Step 43
Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use HEX No.H6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
Replacement: suspension strut – Renault Scenic 2. Professionals recommend:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 44
Decompress the spring.
Step 45
Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 46
Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 47
Screw the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Do not tighten it.
Replacement: suspension strut – Renault Scenic 2. Tip:
To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when screwing the fastening bolts in.
Step 48
Treat the shock strut mounting seat on the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 49
Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 50
Raise the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
Step 51
Remove the drive socket that is used for taking the shock absorber out of the steering knuckle.
Step 52
Treat the shock strut fasteners. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 53
Install and tighten a new bolt of the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #18.
Step 54
Clean the ball joint mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 55
Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
Step 56
Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.
AUTODOC recommends:
Renault Scenic 2 – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
Step 57
Install the fastening bolt.
Step 58
Tighten the ball joint fastener. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
Step 59
Tighten the lower fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 105 Nm torque.
Step 60
Connect the fastener of the ABS sensor cable to the shock absorber strut. Fasten the brake hose on the strut.
Step 61
Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.
Step 62
Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 44 Nm torque.
Step 63
Treat the shock strut fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 64
Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 65
Install the wheel.
Replacement: suspension strut – Renault Scenic 2. AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 66
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 67
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 68
Treat the fasteners of the shock strut mount. Use copper grease.
Step 69
Install and secure the wiper cowl grille located on the right side.
Step 70
Screw in the fasteners of wiper cowl grille located on the right side. Use Torx T20.
Step 71
Install the wiper cowl grille on the left side.
Step 72
Screw in the fastener of the wiper cowl grille located on the left side. Use a drive socket #10.
Step 73
Install the rubber strip.
Step 74
Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 75
Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 76
Close the hood.
Step 77
Remove the jacks and chocks.
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