Steering Citroen C3 2004 1.G Repair Manual

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XSARA REAR AXLE
The front silentblocks are aligned at an angle of 45°in relation to the vehicle’s axis.
The rearsilentblocks are in parallel with the vehicle’s axis.
NOTE:There are two suppliers for the silentblocks:

RBT, identified by a Green or Yellow painted dot on the side of the mounting.
PAULSTRA, identified by a Blackpainted dot on the side of the mounting.
It is
FORBIDDENto swap components of different suppliers.
Operating clearance X = 1 to 1.4 mm.
NOTE:
The RH torsion bar can be identified by 1
paint line.
The LH torsion bar can be identified by
2 paint lines.
B3DP04UDB3DP04TC

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Adjusting the rear dummy damper
Lengths of the rear dummy damper (mm)
Grand export
346
339
346
342 Normal driving
339
318
336
XSARA REAR DAMPER
E5AP14WC
Engines
1.9 D
1.6i 16V 3door
1.6i 16V 5door
2.0i 16V (RFN) 1.4 HDi
2.0 HDi
2.0i 16V (RFS)
Estates and
Entreprise all types

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AXLES
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STEERING
XSARA
Steering wheel Manual steering
MANUAL STEERING SPECIFICATIONS
(a): LHD/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) AIRBAG to 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).
B3EP08PD

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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).