tyre pressure Citroen CX 1977 1.G Workshop Manual

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CX 2000 and CX 2200 SALOON
( Vehicles fitted with M 20/616 1985 cc and M 227617 2175 cc engines )
I. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
cx 2000 cx 2200 I
- Official symbol .._... _. .._................. .._. MA series MB MA series MC
- Commercial symbol ., ,. . .._._.._............._........................ cx 2000 cx 2200
Factory symbol
( quarantee ) _._,_..,,.__._..__._..................,.................... . . . . MB MC
- Date of int:oduction . . ..__..._.._....._._..............,.......................,,........,.,...... September 1974 January 1975
- French fiscal ratinq ,.....,...._..._...._,......................,,..,..,........................... 11 cv 12 cv
- Number of seats ._...._...__._..................................,....,...,....................,........ 5 5
NOTE : u CX 2200 1) vi?hicles can be fitted with a gearbox with torque converter
as optional equipment.
Wheels and tyres :
_ Rims ___,._.__.__.__.,.._..._..,. ..,.,,.___..._._.....__.....................,...,...................... .,. _ ..__......_..._ 5 l/2 J X 14 FHA
CX 2000 (rrlith .\fmun/ s/eerir/g 1
- Tyres ( /II/~c~/(~s.s )
Tyre pressures ( in bars, and psi ) ._..__..._._. 2 bars ( 29 psi ) ;I
2.1 bars (30 1/2psi) 2.3 ba:s‘( 33 I/ 7psi)
Authoaized alternative ,
- Tyres ( ~r~l~c~less )
185 SR 14 ZX 185 SR 14 ZX 185 SR 14 ZX
- Tyres with inner tubes 14 F 9 - 13
a) _.., _._. .._,,....___,.__._......................................... 185 SR 14 ZX 18.5 SR 14 ZX 185 SR 14 ZX
b ) . 185 SR 14 ZX 175 SR 14 ZX 175 SR 14 ZX
-
Tyres ( special equipment ) _...._._,,.....__._......... 185 R 14 X(M+S) 185R14X(M+S) 185R 14 X(MtS)
From September 1976 onwards, Michelin type ZX tyres, have been replaced by t.ype
XZX.
The size and pressure remain the same.
In case of replacement of two TX tyres by two
XZX tyres, it is preferable to fit the latter at the rear.
All CX 2200 vehicles and
CX 2000 ( with power steering )
- Tyres (tubeless ) . . ..__._._._.___... ..___.__.._......._.._._ I85 HR 14 XVS 175 HR 14 XVS 175 HR 14 XVS
- Pressures __.,._.__.,__...._.,....~.......,...... ._ .___......... l.gbars(27 1/2psi) 2.1 bars(30 1/2psi) 2.3 bars (33 ‘/2psi)
Authorized alternative :
-1 Tyres (tubeless) _._....._..,___._._....,.,...........,..,.... 185 HR 14 XVS
- Tyres with, inner tubes 14 F 9-13
a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..i,..,..___._. .,.._.._.~_..__~.~..~ j.,_~.~._.
b) _____.__,,..,..__.__...................................................
- Tyres ( special equipment ) __...._,.___...............; , .~~~,
NOTE : Tyre pressures are indicated on a label located on the panel at the front of the door on the driver’s side.
II. GENERAL DIMENSIONS
Dimensions :
- Front track ..,..,_.__.................. 1:474 m ( 4 ft. 10 ins ) Front overhang . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .._...... 1~050 m(3ft. 5 l/2 ins)
- Rear track . . . . . . . . . . . .._._.............. 1.360 m (4ft. 5 l/2 ins)
Overall width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.730 m ( 5ft. 8 ins )
- Wheelbase . . . . . . . . . . . . ..____............ 2 845 m (9ft. 4ins ) Height {normal
driving
-- bverall length 1 ( CX 2000 ) __ 4.630 m( 15ft.2 1/2ins) position’) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.360 m ( 4ft. 5 1/2ins)
( cx 2200 ) 4.660 m ( 15ft.3 l/2 ins) Ground clearance (normal
driving position ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.155 m ( 6 1/8th.ins)

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o CX 2000 u ESTATE
( Vehicle equipped with M 20/616 1985 cc.engine )
I. GE&AL Cl-jARACTERlSTlCS I.
:p> ;firJ:s@ -
. . - Commercial symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..~.................................. I
CX 2000 Estate
- Official symbol . .._._.._._............................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..__......... MA series MD
- Factory symboI ( warranty symbol ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . _..__......................_...._..,.,......, MD
- Introduction date _... . . . . . . .,.,.,.,,..............,.,.,.... January 1976
- French fiscal rating
. . . . . . . . . . . ..~........................................................................... llhp
- Number of seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Wheels and tyres
- Wheel rims . . . . . . .._............................................................................................................... 5 l/2 J x 14 FHA
Tyres
MICHELIN Type and pressure in bars (psi)
Front
I Rear Spare
Manual 185 SR 14 ZX
Standard steering 2 ( 29 1 2.2 (32 1
2.4 35 I .I ( )
fitting
Authorised
f-itting Power
steering
Manual
steering
Manual or
Power
steering 185 HR 14 XVS-TU
119 ( 27 l/2 ) ,I 2.1 ( 30 l/2 ). 1 2.3 (33 ‘l/2 )
185 HR 14XVS-TU
1 I
1.9 (27 l/2) 2.1 ( 30 l/2 ) 2.3 ( 33 .1/2 )
185 R 14 X (M+S)
1.9 ( 27 l/2 ) 2.1 ( 30 l/2 1
2.3 ( 33 1;2 )
NOTE. : - Vehicles are fitted with (( TUBELESS )) tyres as standard equipment. .
- They can be fitted with tyres with inner tubes of the same type, the pressures remaining the same.
- The tyre pressures are indicated on a label located on the panel at the front of the door (on the
driver’s side ).
From September 1976 onwards, MICHELIN ZX tyres are replaced by
XZX tyres.
The sizes and pressures remain the same.
In case of replacement of 2 ZX tyres by 2
XZX tyres, it is preferable to fit the latter at the rear.
.p
il. GENERAL DIMENSIONS a.
I ~.
- Front track
..........................................................................................................
- Rear track ........................ .:.
................................................................................
-Wheelbase .......................................................... ..i ........ ....................................
- Overall length .....................................................................................................
- Front overhang
............................................. ..i ...................................................
- Overail width ......................................................................................................
- Height of vehicle ( in normal driving position ) ............... . .................................
- Ground clearance ( in normal driving position ) ................................................. 1.474 m ( 4 ft. 10 ins )
1.390 m ( 4 ft. 6 3/4 ins )
3.095 m ( 10 ft. 1 3/4 ins )
4.920 m ( 16 ft. 1 3/4 ins )
1.050 m.( 3 ft. 5 l/2 ins )
1.734 m ( 5 ft. 8 l/4 ins )
1.465 m ( 4 ft. 9 3/4 ins )
0.155 m ( 0 ft. 6.1 ins )

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CX ,, PRESTIGE ,,‘SALOON
: ( Vehicle equipped with the M 23/623 2350 cc engine )
1. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS :
- Official symbol MA series MK ................................................................................................................................
- Commercial symbol ........................................................................................................................ CX PRESTIGE
- Factory symbol ( Wurrmzty symbol ) .................................................
:. .............................................
MK
- Introduction date ........................................................................................................................
February 1976
_ French fiscal rating
............................. , ........................................................................................... 13
hp
- Number of seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
NOTE : The following items are standard equipment on CX (( Prestige )) vehicles; VariPower steering ( with
powered return ). Air-conditioning and a (( Froid- 20 1) heater unit. Since December 1976, these vehicles can
be fitted with’a gearbox with torque converter as optional equipment.
Wheels and tyres :
- Wheelrims .,...,._.__._......_...,.................,,....,................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 l/2 F x 14 FHA
- Tyres ( tubeless ) . . . . . .
(psi) . . . . . . . . . . . . .._.._.......... )
2.2
Authorised alternatives :
-‘Pressure in bars
- Tyres ( .Ppecial equipment) . . . . . . .
185R14 X (M + S ) 185R14X(M+S) 185R14X(M+S)
- Pressure in bars ( psi ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2’ ( 32 ) 2.2 ( 32 ) 2.4
( 35 )
I
II. GENERAL DIMENSIONS
Dimensions :
- Front track ......................................................................................................
1.474m (4ft. loins)
- Rear track
... . ................................................................................................... 1.360 m (4 ft. 5 /l/2 ins )
,- Wheelbase ................................... . ...................................................................
3.095m (10 ft. 1 3/4.ins)
- Overall length ............................................................................................. 4.916 m ( 16 ft. 1 /l/2 ins )
- Front overhang ...............................................................................................
1.057 m (3 ft. 5 A/2 ins )
- Overall width ............................................................................................... 1.734m (5 ft. 8 /l/,4 ins)
- Height of vehicle (in normal driving position ) .. :. ..................................... 1.357
m ( 4 ft. 5 /l/2 ins )
- Ground clearance (An normal driving position ) ........................................ 0.155m (9 ft. 6.1 ins)

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CX 2400 SALOON
( Vehicles equipped with thk M 23/623 - 2350 cc engine )
I. GENERAL CHARACT.ERlSTlCS :
- Official symbol .._.. .._..._......................,.............._....._._....__._..__._........... MA series MJ
- Commercial symbol .._..._._... _.........,._........._...... .._ .._..._..._..._..._._... .._..._..._._..._._ CX 2400
- Factory symbol ( Warrar~ty symbol ) MJ
. . ..o........................,,.....................................
- Introduction date .._.... _.. .._.. _._... ,.. .._...,_, .,. ,. _... .,._.... September 1976
- French fiscal rating .._............._..........._..__._..,...._....._.._........_.,.,.,..,.,......, .,_.. ,........ 13 hp
- Number of seats ..I.... ,.................................................,..... 5
NOTE CX 2400 saloon vehicles can be fitted with a torque converter gearbox and an air-conditioning unit as
optional.equipment. From December 1976 onwards, these two items can be fitted together. Wheels and tyres :
- Wheelrims .._. ._......_.,._..._.,....._..._..............,........................ ~ . . . . . . . 5 l/2 Jx14FHA
TYPE AND PRESSURE IN BARS ( PSI )
MICHELIN
I
TYRES
r~-~ FRONT
185 HR 14 XVS-TU
STANDARD
FITTING
1.9 (27.5) REAR SPARE
175 HR 14 XVS-TU
2.1 (30.5) 2.3 (33.5)
185 HR 14 XVS - TU
AUTHORISED
1.9 (27.5) 1.9 (27.5) 2.1 (30.5)

ALTERNATIVE 185-14 X (M + S )
1.9 (27.5 ) 1.9 (27.5) 2.1 ( 30.5 )
NOTE Vehicles are fitted with TUBELESS tyres as standard equipment. They can be fitted with tyres with
inner tubes of the same type, the pressures remaining the same.
The tyre pressures are indicated on a label located on the panel at the front of the door (011 the
drilw’s side). II. GENERAL QIMENSIONS
Dimensions :
- Front track
........................................................ . .................................................. 1.474 m ( 4ft. 10 ins)
- Rear track ...................................................................... :. ....................................... 1.360 m ( 4 ft. 5 1/2ins)
- Wheelbase ............................................................................................................... 2.845 m ( 9 ft. 4 ins )
- Overall length ............................................................................................................
4.660 m ( 15ft. 3 1/2ins)
- Front overhang ...........................................................................................................
1.050 m ( 3 ft. 5 l/2 ins)
- Overall width .......................................................................................................... ; 1 .730 m ( 5 ft. 8 ins )
- Height of vehicle
(in the normal driving position ) ............................................... 1.360 m ( 4 ft. 5 1/2ins)
_ Ground clearance (
in the uormal drilhzg position ) .................................................. ; 0.155 m ( 0 ft.6.1 ins )

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( Vehicles fitted with the M 23/623 i 2350 cc engine)
I, GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Commercial symbol _. ............................................................................................................ CX 2400 Estate
- Official symbol ................................................................................................................... MA series MF
- Factory symbol (
Wnrrmty syrh~l i ...................................................................................... MF
- Introduction date ................................................................................................................ September 1976
- French fiscal rating ............................................................................................................
13 hp
- Number of seats ................................................................................................................... 5
Wheels
and tyres :
- Wheelrims
.......................................................................................................................... 5 i/2J x14FHA Tyres
MICHELIN TYRES Type and pressure in bars ( psi )
I _-- --.
--ZX - TU
STANDARD
I AUTHORISED
] ALTERNATIVE Manual
steering
Power
steering
-_
Manual
steering
Manual or
Power steering 185 SH 14 xi
2.1 ( 30.5) 2.2 ( 32 ) I 2.4 ( 35 )
185 HR 14 XVS TU -
2 ( 29 1 2.1 ( 30.5 ) 2,3 (33.5 )
185 HR14 XVS TU -
2 ( 29 1 2.1 ( 30.5) 2.3 ( 33.5 )
185 R 14 X ( M + S )
2 ( 29 ) 2.1 (30.5 1 2.3 ( 33.5 )
NOTE : Vehicles are fitted with TUBELESS tyres as standard equipment. They can be fitted with tyres with
inner tubes of the same type, the pressures remaining the same.
Tyre pressures are indicated on a label on the panel at the front of the door ( on the driver’s side ). II. GENERAL DIMENSIONS
- Front track ....................................................................................................................
1.474 m ( 4 ft. 10 ins )
- Rear track ................................................................... _ ................................................ . 1.390 m ( 4 ft. 6 314 ins)
- Wheelbase .................................................................................................................. 3.095 m ( loft. 1 3/4 ins )
- Overall length .........................................................................................................
4.920 m ( 16ft. 1 3/ 4 ins )
- Front overhang ........................................................................................................... 1.050 m ( 3 ft. 5 l/2 ins )
- Overall width .............................................................................................................. 1..73 4 m ( 5 ft. 8 l/4 ins )
- Height of vehicle (ie the ~zormal drilhzg positim) ..................................................... 1.465 m (4ft.9 3/4 ins)
- Ground clearance (in the ?zormal driuiug positiaN ) .................................................... 0.155 m (0 ftl6.1 ins)

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CX 2400
GTI SALOON Op. MA. 000
( Vehicles fitted with the M 23/622 - 2350 cc fuel injection engine )
13
I
I. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Commercial symbol .................................................................................................................. CX 2400 GTI - Official symbol ..........................................................................................................................
MA
series ME
- Factory symbol (
Wdrranty symbol J ......................................................................................... ME
_ Introduction date ....................................................................................................................... May i977
- French fiscal rating ................................................................................................................
13 hp
- Number of seats .....................................................................................................................
5
Wheels and tyres :
- Wheelrims ..,.__......_..._............................._.........._.._.,_____......................
MICHELIN 5 l/2 J x 14 FHA 5.49 D
Tyres :
- Tyres ( tubeless
- Pressure in bars Front
Rear
1 . 185 HR 14 XVS
( psi ) . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.1 ( 30.5 )
*
Authorised Alternative :
Spare
,
- Tyres ( special, equipment ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 R 14 X(M+S) 185 R 14 X (M+S ) 185 HR14 X (M+S)
- Pressure in bars ( psi ) . . . . ..__................. 2.1 ( 30.5 ) 2.2
( 32
1 2.4
( 35 1
,
NOTE : - Vehicles are fitted with TUBELESS tyres as standard equipment. They can be fitted with tyres with
inner tubes of the same type, the pressures remaining the same.
- Tyre pressures are indicated on a label located on the panel at the front of the door (on the driver’s
s id,e ) .
II. GENERAL DIMENSIONS :
- Front track ............................................................................................................. . ..
- Rear track ..............................................................................................................
- Wheelbase ..............................................................................................................
- Overall length
.............................................. . ...............................................................
- Front overhang ........................................................................................................
- Rear overhang ... . ............................................................. . .......................................
- Overall width ......................................................................................................
-Height of vehicle I in normal dtiuing position ) ......................................................
- Ground clearance ( in normal dtiuing position ) ....................................................... 1.474 m
( 4 ft. 10 ins )
1.360m(4ft.S 1/2ins)
2.845 m ( 9 ft. 4
ins )
4.670 m ( 15ft. 3 3/4 ins)
1.057 m ( 3 ft. 5 l/2 ins )
0.764 m ( 2 ft. 6 ins )
1.734 m ( 5 ft. 8 l/4 ins )
1.366 in ( 4.ff. 5 .1/2 ins )
Q.155m ( O.ft. 6.1 ins ) .
. 8 1

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( Vehicles fitted with the M 23/623 - 2350 cc engine )
I, GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Commercial symbol ........................................................................... CX 2400 Ambulance
- Official symbol ................................................................................ MA series MF
- Factory symbol ( Warranty symbol. ) .................................................
MFA .
- Introduction date .............................................................................. September 1976
- French fiscal rating ........................................................................
13 hp
_ Number of seats .................................................................................. 4 sitting ; 1 lying Wheels and tyres :
- Wheelrims ,._..._._..,_.. ,,...,_..__._._._.._.................,...,,.,,..,.,,...,....,..,..,....... 5 l/2 J f 14 FHA Tyres-:
:: Type and pressure in bars ( psi )
=l MICHELIN TYRES
Front
I Rear
I Spare
CA Manual 185 SR 14 ZX - TU or 185 SR 14 XZX - TU
co Standard steering 2.1 ( 30.5 ) I 2 ( 29 1 I 2.3 (33
l/2)’
a
z Power 185 HR 14 XVS TU -
r” fitting steering 2 ( 29 1 I 1.9 ( 27.5 ) I 2.2 ( 32 )
e
Manual 185 HR 14 XVS - TU
t Authorised steering 2 (29) 1. 1.9 ( 27.5 ) I 2.2 ( 32
)
+
5
Alternative Manual or 185 R 14 X (M t S )
E
1 steering I Power 2 29 1.9 ( 27.5 ) 2.2 ( 32
( 1 )
a
a
2
NOTE : The vehicles are fitted with TUBELESS tyres as standard equipment, they can be fitted with tyres
with inner tubes of the same type, the pressures remaining unchanged.
Tyre pressures are indicated on a label located on the panel at the front of the door ( on the driver’s
side ). II. GENERAL DIMENSIONS
- Front track ........................................................................................ 1;474 m ( 4 ft. 10 ins )
- Rear track _.I..
...................................................... . ......................... i .. 1.390 m ( 4 ft. 6 3/4 ins )
- Wheel base .......................................................................................
.3.095m( loft. 1 3/4ins)
_ Overall length .......................................................................... ..~ ........
4.985 m ( 16 ff. 4 l/4 ins )
- Front overhang ..................................................................................
1.050 m ( 3 ft. 5 l/2 ins )
- Overall width ...................................................................................
1.734 m ( 5 ft. 8 l/4 ins ‘)
- Height of vehicle
( in .the nornz~l driuing position ) ....................... 1.875 m,( 6 ft. 1 3/4 ins )
- Ground clearance
( in the normal driuing positian ) ........................ ,a.155 m ( O.ft. 6.1 ins )
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Op. MA. 410.0
1
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE FRONT AXLE USING AN OPTICAL ALIGNMENT GAUGE
IMPORTANT The checks and adjustments described in this operation are carried out with a BEM-MULLER 665
JUNIOR kit
The sequence and
the procedure remain the same when carried out using another type of equipment. In that case,
take account of the instructions of the other kit I. PREPARING THE VEHICLE
cl
b
-.
I t 1. Check tyre pressures.
2. Rending off vehicle heights in normal running position
c,) <hcrki,,g hrighfs :
Adjust if necessary I .SVC’ O/,vroli,,u \I,(. .jK1-0 1
b ) .\I ri,f,,,g /he ,w.s;‘;o,, <ii //I<’ I <Jr;< I<’ / w,~i,,<~ , ,,,i,, ii,:: ,
Stick CI strip of adhesive paper at CC a a/ and C< b a/ and mark a locating point on each strip.
Measure the distance Ll when vehicle is at II height of 165 mm at the front and the distance L2 when the
vehicle is at CL height of 165 mm at the front and the distance L2 when the vehicle is at a height of 215 mm
at the rear ( .Snloo,, I vhi~/r,s 1 or 228 mm I I:.s/o/c / chirlr,. 1. Note values Ll and L2 which will simplify the
following checks. 3. Check that the lengths of visible thread on left and right trackrods are equal to within approximately 2 mm
r .Mm,,tnl 51<,<,r;r,,q I <,hirl?s WI). )
r
Rh‘td Ii. POSITIONING THE VEHIOLE
7
-1 1. Prepare and position the vehicle :
a) Lock turntables using pins ( 1 ).
Move the vehicle forward in a straight
line in order 10 plnce ironl r,hccls iv
Ihe
rwrtw o/’ fhC /,,n,tab/~s.
IMPORTANT If the turntables ore not flush
with the ground ( when not set in the ground ),
place a compensating chock, of identical
thickness to that of the turntables, under
each rear wheel.
b 1 Apply the hondbrake.

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ADJUSTING THE HEIGHTS
AT FRONT : Between under-face of point (c o ))
subfrome ond point of contoct of wheels with
ground.
AT REAR : Between under-face of point <( b a)
subfrome ond point of contact of wheels with
ground.
1. Check tyre pressures.
2. Remove corrector protectors and make sure the
manual control rods are not exerting pressure on
levers ( 1) and ( 2).
3. Slightly loosen automatic control clump and
adjust to obtain :
3
Front height = 165 ? 8 mm
Rear height = 215 ? 8 mm ( Saloons )
228 t 8 mm ( Estates )
Tightening torque of clomps = 1.5 doNm (11 ft.lb )