Renault Scenic- Lower swivel change

August 11, 2021
Renault Scenic- Lower swivel change The lower swivel can be pressed out of the lower arm and the new one fitted without the need to remove the complete arm
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It is often the case, on many vehicles, that when a lower swivel fails, it is either necessary or cheaper to replace the complete lower arm. Many lower swivels are part of the lower arm, while others are riveted in place. In these situations, the labour required to change the swivel outweighs the cost of the new arm.


This, of course, has the benefit that the lower arm bushes are also replaced at the same time. This 2007 Renault Scenic had extensive play in the lower swivel, and on this vehicle the lower arm is not particularly easy to remove. This is mainly because the bolt securing the front bush is hidden by an extension to the sub frame.

The swivel is available separately for around €15, and can be pressed out of the lower arm. This makes the job of replacing just the swivel a better option than replacing the complete lower arm.

On this Renault we also needed to fit a new securing clip to the CV gaiter before the car was fit to pass the NCT.

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