Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
RENAULT SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_) 1.9 dCi 130, RENAULT SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_) 1.9 dCi, RENAULT SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_) 1.9 dCi (JM15), RENAULT SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_) 1.9 dCi (JM14) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front springs / front coil springs on RENAULT SCENIC 2 (JM) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Springs for SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_) and other RENAULT models

Coil spring

        Coil spring for Scénic II (JM) Diesel (131 hp)
      
        Coil spring for Scénic II (JM) Diesel (110 hp)
      
        Coil spring for Scénic II (JM) Diesel (125 hp)
      
        Coil spring for Scénic II (JM) Diesel (132 hp)

Replacement: coil springs – Renault Scenic 2. Tools you might need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Drive socket # 10 
                      
                        Drive socket # 13 
                      
                        Drive socket # 17 
                      
                        Drive socket # 18 
                      
                        Torx bit T20
                      
                        HEX bit No.H6.
                      
                        Combination spanner #19
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #19
                      
                        Shock absorber socket
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Flat chisel
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Hammer
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Hydraulic strut spring compressor
                      
                        Hydraulic transmission jack
                      
                        Fender cover
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: coil springs – Renault Scenic 2. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Both coil springs of the front suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the front suspension.
Please note: all work on the car – Renault Scenic 2 – should be done with the engine switched off.

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

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.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Renault Scenic 2
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.

AUTODOC recommends:
Renault Scenic 2 – 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: coil springs – Renault Scenic 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 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.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: coil springs – Renault Scenic 2. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
Step 36

Install the spring on the shock absorber.
Step 37

Compress the spring.
Step 38

Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
Step 39

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.

AUTODOC recommends:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 40

Decompress the spring.
Step 41

Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 42

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 43

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

AUTODOC recommends:
Renault Scenic 2 – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 44

Treat the shock strut mounting seat on the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 45

Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 46

Raise the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.

Step 47

Remove the drive socket that is used for taking the shock absorber out of the steering knuckle.
Step 48

Treat the shock strut fasteners. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 49

Install and tighten a new bolt of the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #18.
Step 50

Clean the ball joint mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 51

Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
Step 52

Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: coil springs – Renault Scenic 2. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 53

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 54

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 55

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 56

Connect the fastener of the ABS sensor cable to the shock absorber strut. Fasten the brake hose on the strut.
Step 57

Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.
Step 58

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 59

Treat the shock strut fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 60

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 61

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Renault Scenic 2
Step 62

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 63

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 64

Treat the fasteners of the shock strut mount. Use copper grease.
Step 65

Install and secure the wiper cowl grille located on the right side.
Step 66

Screw in the fasteners of wiper cowl grille located on the right side. Use Torx T20.
Step 67

Install the wiper cowl grille on the left side.
Step 68

Screw in the fastener of the wiper cowl grille located on the left side. Use a drive socket #10.
Step 69

Install the rubber strip.
Step 70

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 71

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 72

Close the hood.
Step 73

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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