One of the most responsible systems in a car is steering. Not only comfort, but also driving safety depends on it. Renault Logan uses rack and pinion control. The force is transmitted to the wheels through traction and tips. These parts have their own resource. If you miscalculate with their replacement, you may encounter management problems. In today's article we will talk about how to replace the steering rods and tips of Renault Logan with your own hands.
Signs
The main signs of a malfunction of this element are the slack behavior of the car. A strong backlash appears in the steering wheel. The driver has to literally catch a car on every meter. In addition, steering wheel beats are noticed.
It can occur both during a turn and in a rectilinear motion. The next sign talking about the upcoming replacement of the steering tips of Renault Logan is extraneous noise. In the front of the body, foreign sounds and strokes will be heard. All this indicates a faulty steering.
Visual inspection
How to check this item with your own hands? It will be very difficult to do this in place, since the element is hidden behind the drive wheel. First you need to access the bottom. To do this, we drive the car into a pit or a lift. Next, we get to the tip itself. He immediately leaves the staff and looks like in the photo below.
First we wipe it from dirt and other plaque. To do this, use the universal lubricant VD-40 or its analogue from the company "Mannol" (cheaper, but the effect is the same). Then wipe dry with a soft cloth. Pay attention to fasteners. It is in them that most often lies a malfunction. Also comes into disrepair and anther. Its deformation and cracks are unacceptable. Backlash is not allowed. Ask the assistant to turn the
steering wheel left and right. At this moment, carefully monitor the movement of traction. If it plays, it means that you need to replace the left tie rod end of the Renault Logan (or right). It is better to change these elements in pairs. Since in a couple of thousand the neighbor will fail. The element must be replaced even with a minimum backlash (from 1.5 millimeters). Along the way, you can check the status of other elements:
- Internal and external CV joint boot.
- Anther Reiki.
- Ball joints (upper and lower).
- Bush stabilizer bar.
Instruments
In order for the replacement of the steering tips of Renault Logan to be successful, we need a set of heads (including 16), a hammer, a jack, an Allen key, a spray can and a puller.
Getting to work
It should be noted that the replacement of the left steering tip of Renault Logan is no different from the replacement of the right. Therefore, this instruction can be used for both sides of the elements.
So, first we put the car on a flat platform (or better - on a viewing hole). Next, install the “Renault” on the handbrake. This way we block the rear wheels. Then we tear off the bolts on the front discs and jack the necessary part of the car. We remove the wheels and get to the tips themselves. If you have not examined them before, spray VD-40 and wipe it from dirt. Then grease the bolts themselves. If necessary, use a brush for metal. It is important to clean the threads of dirt. If this is not done, you can easily break the bolts. And twisting them will be very difficult.
How do you do the replacement of the steering tips of Renault Logan with your own hands? Next, loosen the lock nut on the link. Then unscrew the nut on the rotary cam. In this case, the finger may scroll. To fix it, use a hex wrench.
For convenience, you can use a
puller for ball bearings. The tool costs about 850 rubles. It is universal for all cars.
Next, remove the finger from the slot. This completes the dismantling of the old element.
Assembly
Now install the finger in the socket and tighten the nut until it stops. For convenience, we use a hydraulic jack. Please note that the thrust is twisted by the number of revolutions by which it was previously unscrewed. Otherwise, it is possible to break the camber or toe-in angles (when changing, they will still change, but this way we can safely get to the service, without rubber tires). Also carefully tighten all the fasteners. The locknut is twisted with a force of 50 Nm. Use a torque wrench for accuracy. Finger - with a moment of 37 Nm. On this, the replacement of the steering tips of Renault Logan was successfully completed.
At the end of the work, we collect the wheel, lower the car from the jack and drive to the wheel alignment.
Useful Tips
In the absence of a puller, you can use a wooden beam of a suitable size. We install the element on the landing hole of the finger and strike with a hammer. The beam should absorb strong blows and smoothly transfer them to the finger. Hammer blows directly to the element are not allowed. This way you can severely damage the part.
When installing the Lognan tie rod ends, remember that each of them has its own thread. The left is left-handed, and the right is right-handed.
Service life, catalog number
How many steering tips do Renault Logans have? As with other parts in the chassis, it all depends on the condition of the road surface. Therefore, the takeoff in the resource here is colossal. Someone's steering tips break into 40 thousand, and someone has not changed them already by 150. How to extend their term? The only true rule is a neat ride. Smoothly go through the pits and try not to fly on rough roads (and if possible avoid them at all).
Change best to the original. The catalog number is 600155044. The left has the following number - 2, the right - 3. There is also a proven analogue from Sasik. Suitable for "Dacia" and "Renault Logan." The company produces both traction and tips. By resource, the elements are close to the original.
Conclusion
So, we found out how to replace the steering tips on Renault Logan. The procedure can be done with your own hands with a minimum set of tools. Among the special devices, it is worth noting the ball puller and a torque wrench. With these tools you will replace as high quality as possible in a professional workshop.