We remove the steering gear to replace the tie rods (of course, you can replace the tie rods without removing the steering gear, but this is quite labor-intensive), repair, or replace the steering gear.
To complete the job, you will need the following tools: 10, 13, 16, 18, 20, 21 mm wrenches, 16 and 18 mm sockets, a flat-blade screwdriver, pliers, side cutters, and sliding pliers.
To remove the steering gear:
On the left side under the dashboard, move the floor trim.
Unscrew the clamping bolt of the intermediate shaft lower universal joint terminal connection.
Removing the pinch bolt
Removing the lower universal joint from the steering gear pinion shaft
Removing the front suspension subframe
Remove the two bolts securing the steering gear to the subframe.
Removing the steering gear.
Replacing the steering rods.
Loosen the tie rod end locknuts
Remove the steering gear as described above
Removing the tie rod ends (article - How to replace the tie rod end on a Renault Megane 2)
Removing the outer mounting clamp from the steering rod boot
Cutting off the steering rod boot lock with side cutters
Remove the boot from the steering rack housing by sliding it along the tie rod.
Unscrew the tie rod joint and disconnect the tie rod from the rack.
Reinstall the parts in reverse order.
Check the boot for defects.
Replace the boot mounting clamps.
This is what a new, uncrimped clamp looks like.
The correct clamp clamping gap should be 2.4-2.8 mm.
If the gap is greater, tighten the clamp to the specified value; if less, replace the clamp.
