axles Citroen C3 2004 1.G Service Manual

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AXLES
SUSPENSION
STEERING
XSARAMANUAL STEERING SPECIFICATIONS
Manual steering
Tightening torques (m.daN).
(7)
Pivot balljoint nut:4
(8)
Link rod lock nut: 4.5
(9)
Balljoint on steering rack:6
(10)
Fixing on cradle:5
(11)
Plunger flange screw: 1.2
B3EP042D

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AXLES
SUSPENSION
STEERING
22/1 Steering ratio
MANUAL STEERING SPECIFICATIONSXSARA
Manual steering (continued)
Number of teeth
Pinion Steering rack
travel
(mm)
73,56 teeth
(RH helix)29(13)
Yellow thicknessmm4,3
Left hand driveSteering rackSteering stop
colour codeNumber
of steering
wheel turns
Length of the steering track rods (Preadjustment)= 371mm (Between balljoint centres)or391mm (Between the centre of the pivot balljoint and the contact face of the steering rack balljoint).

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AXLES
SUSPENSION
STEERING
XSARA POWERASSISTED STEERING SPECIFICATIONS
Steering wheel Powerassisted steering
(a): LHD = Blue.
: RHD = White.
(L): Shaft length = 311 ± 1.5 mm.
(1) Steering wheel fitted with AIRBAG(according to equipment).
(4)Steering column adjustment lever.
Tightening torques (m.daN).
(2) AIRBAGto steering wheel fixing: 0.8 (3)Steering wheel fixing: 3.3 (5)Steering column to support fixing: 2.3 (6)Steering cardan joint fixing: 2.3
(b) = Locating bush.
The locating bush must be centred in the reference
window before tightening the cardan bolts
(6).
B3EP08QD

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SUSPENSION
STEERING
POWERASSISTED STEERING SPECIFICATIONS
Powerassisted steering
XSARA
Tightening torques (m.daN).
(7)
Pivot balljoint nut:4
(8)
Link rod lock nut: 4.5
(9)
Balljoint on steering rack:6
(10)
Fixing on subframe:5
(11)
Hydraulic pipe connection: 2.5
(12)
Valve to housing fixing: 1.2
(13)
Plunger flange screw: 1.2
(14)
Screw fixing the steering ram
to the housing: 5.5
(15)
Nut fixing the steering ram
to the yoke: 5.5
B3EP08RD

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AXLES
SUSPENSION
STEERING
POWERASSISTED STEERING SPECIFICATIONS
XSARA
Powerassisted steering (Continued)
Number of teeth
Pignon Steering rack
travel
(mm)
71,7(
*)
(RH helix)
28
Protector colour Vehicles
BLACKAll Types (except 1.6i 16V 1.9 TD)7
Steering valve
Number of teeth (*) 3,3
LHDSteering rackNumber of
steering wheel
turns
Length of the steering link rods (Preadjustment)= 371mm (Between balljoint centres)or391mm (Between the centre of the pivot balljoint and the contact face of the steering rack balljoint).
1.6i 16V 1.9 TDORANGE8
18,8/1 Steering
ratio

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AXLES
SUSPENSION
STEERING
POWERASSISTED STEERING SPECIFICATIONS
XSARA
Powerassisted steering assembly
Tightening torques (m.daN).
High pressure tube (Rubber seal pump side)
Powerassisted valve and pump union: 2.5
Return pipe.
Powerassisted valve union: 2.5
(16)Upper front fixing (E3) : 2.5
(17) Upper rear fixing (E3) : 2.2
(18)Fixing (E3) : 2.2
Tightening sequence.
Tighten screws (16)and (18).
Lightly tighten screw
(17), then fully tighten.
Pressure switch on the pressure circuit.
Switch opens 30to 35 Bars.
Switch closes 25 Bars.
Tighten to :
2 m.daN. Powerassisted steering system capacity =
1 litre.
Oil type:TOTAL FLUIDE ATX.
SAGINAW Pump adjustment = 100 Bars ± 5.
Pump shaft threading 3/8 16 threads per inch.
B3EP045D

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SUSPENSION
STEERING
H1 = R1 – L1 H1’ = R1 – L1’
H1
= From the front suspension arm linkage bolt axis to the ground.R1= Radius of the front wheel when laden.L1= From the centre of the wheel to the front suspension arm linkage
bolt axis.
H1’= From the front jacking point to the ground.L1’= From the front jacking point to the radius of the front wheel when
laden.
H2 = R2 L2
H2
= From the rear axle silentblock face to the ground.R2= Radius of the rear wheel when laden.L2= From the centre of the wheel to the rear axle silentblock face.
AXLE GEOMETRY
Checks at reference height
NOTE:
To make the setting of reference height easier, it is acceptable to take the measurement from the flange of the jacking point.
WARNING: The values shown should only be used as guides. In case of doubt, check the settings at reference height
Rear heightFront height
B3CP05BCB3CP058DB3DP079C
XSARA PICASSO
Conditions for checking and adjusting:Tyres inflated to correct pressures. Vehicle at reference height. Steering rack locked at mid point(see corresponding operation).

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AXLES
SUSPENSION
STEERING
AXLE GEOMETRY
Compress the suspension to obtain the calculated values.
NOTE:The difference in height between the two sides should be less than 10 mm. Measure the radius of the rear wheel:
R2.
Calculate dimension H2. Measure the radius of the front wheel:R1.
Calculate dimension H1or H1’.
Checks at reference height (the reference height of the vehicle is set as per the table below).
B3CP05BCB3CP05AC
XSARA PICASSO
Front axlesRear axle
Front axles
Rear axle Engines:NFV 6FZ RFN 9HZ 9HY RHY
H1 = R1 – L1 ou H1’ = R1 – L1’
NO CRD Vehicle (CRD = Difficult road conditions)
L1 = 90,5 mmL1’ = 124 mmL2 = 8,5 mm H2 = R2 + L2
B3DP079C
Value at reference height (8/+3 mm)Value at reference height (+10/3 mm)

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SUSPENSION
STEERING
A > B =Negative figure: – = TOEOUT
A < B = Positive figure:+ =TOEIN
WARNING
AXLE GEOMETRY
Checks at reference height (the reference height of the vehicle is set as per the table below).
NO CRD Vehicle (CRD = Difficult road conditions)
Front axle Rear axle
Vehicle Tracking Castor Pivot angle Camber Tracking Camber
Adjustable Yes No
All types0 ± 1 mm4,8 ± 1,3 mm
0°09’ at + 0°09’3° ± 18’ 10°43’ ± 30’ 0° ± 30’
0°43’ ± 0°12’ 1°13’ ± 18’
XSARA PICASSO
B3CP02UC

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AXLES
SUSPENSION
STEERING
AXLE GEOMETRY
Compress the suspension to obtain the calculated values.
NOTE:The difference in height between the two sides should be less than 10 mm. Measure the radius of the rear wheel:
R2.
Calculate dimension H2. Measure the radius of the front wheel:R1.
Calculate dimension H1or H1’.
Checks at reference height (the reference height of the vehicle is set as per the table below).
B3CP05BCB3CP05AC
XSARA PICASSO
Front axleRear axle
Front axle
Rear axle Engines:NFV RFN RHY
H1 = R1 – L1 or H1’ = R1 – L1’
NO CRD Vehicle (CRD = Difficult road conditions)
L1 = 75,5 mmL1’ = 109 mmL2 = 23,5 mmH2 = R2 + L2
B3DP079C