Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
RENAULT TWINGO I (C06_) 1.2 (C067), RENAULT TWINGO I Box (S06_) 1.2 (S066, S068)

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change tie rod end / track rod end on RENAULT TWINGO 1 (C06) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

Replacement: track rod end – Renault Twingo C06. Tools you need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Combination spanner #13
                      
                        Combination spanner #21
                      
                        Combination spanner #22
                      
                        Drive socket # 13 
                      
                        Drive socket # 17 
                      
                        Drive socket # 18 
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Vernier caliper
                      
                        Ball joint puller
                      
                        Wheel chock

All the parts you need to replace – Track Rod End for TWINGO I (C06_) and other RENAULT models

RENAULT TWINGO I (C06_) 1.2 (C067)

RENAULT TWINGO I Box (S06_) 1.2 (S066, S068)

RENAULT TWINGO I (C06_) 1.2 (C067)

RENAULT TWINGO I Box (S06_) 1.2 (S066, S068)

RENAULT TWINGO I (C06_) 1.2 (C067)

RENAULT TWINGO I Box (S06_) 1.2 (S066, S068)

Replacement: track rod end – Renault Twingo C06. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Replace tie rod ends in pairs.
The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left tie rod ends.
During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.
Please note: all work on the car – Renault Twingo C06 – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:

Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Renault Twingo C06
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

When deinstalling, mark or measure the precise position of the ball joint on the track rod, or count the number of turns in order to prevent misalignment afterward.Use a vernier caliper.
Step 8

Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod.Use a combination spanner #21.Use a combination spanner #22.
Step 9

Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle.Use a drive socket #17.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Loosen the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the tie rod.Use a drive socket #13.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 11

Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.Use a ball joint puller.
Step 12

Screw the end out of the tie rod.Use a combination spanner #13.Use a combination spanner #21.
Step 13

Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 14

Treat the threaded part of the tie rod. Use copper grease.
Step 15

Screw on a new tie rod end.

Replacement: track rod end – Renault Twingo C06. AUTODOC recommends:

While installing the steering rod end remember to make the same number of turns or to leave the same length of thread showing as per your measurements.
Step 16

Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 17

Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
Step 18

Screw on the fastening nut that connects the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.Use a drive socket #17.
Step 19

Screw on the tie rod end jam nut. Use a combination spanner #21.Use a combination spanner #22.
Step 20

When deinstalling, mark or measure the precise position of the ball joint on the track rod, or count the number of turns in order to prevent misalignment afterward.Use a vernier caliper.
Step 21

Screw on the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the tie rod.Use a drive socket #13.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 22

Tighten the tie rod end locknut.Use a combination spanner #21.Use a combination spanner #22.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 55 nm torque.
Step 23

Tighten the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #18.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 70 nm torque.
Step 24

Treat the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use copper grease.
Step 25

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

Step 26

Clean the brake disk surface.Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: track rod end – Renault Twingo C06. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.

Step 27

Install the wheel.

Replacement: track rod end – Renault Twingo C06. Tip from AUTODOC:

To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 28

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 29

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 120 nm torque.

Replacement: track rod end – Renault Twingo C06. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

Check and adjust wheel alignment if necessary.
Step 30

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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