suspension Citroen C4 2005 2.G Owner's Manual

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C4TIGHTENING TORQUES: POWER-ASSISTED STEERING
Steering column
Ref. Description Tightening
1Fixed central controls steering wheel screw2,2 ± 0,2
2Steering column interface nuts
3Upper nuts
4Lower nuts
5Fixing of steering cardan on valve stem
Steering mechanism with integral ram
Ref. Description Tightening
6Union of hydraulic pipe on ram0,8 ± 0,1
7Fixing of distributor valve on steering mechanism1,5 ± 0,1
8Fixing of bracket on distributor valve2 ± 0,2
9Union of hydraulic pipe on distributor valve0,8 ± 0,1
10Steering ball-joint nut3,5 ± 0,3
11Locking nut for adjustment of steering track rods5,5 ± 0,5
12Fixing of ball-joint on steering rack7 ± 0,7
13Stud on steering mechanism0,8 ± 0,1
14Nut fixing mechanism on subframe8 ± 0,8
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2,2 ± 0,2
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C4TIGHTENING TORQUES: POWER-ASSISTED STEERING
Steering assistance electrovalve
Ref. Description Tightening
15Fixing of electrovalve on chassis member2,3 ± 0,2
16Screw fixing bracket on electrovalve2 ± 0,2
17Fixing of electrovalve on chassis member2,2 ± 0,2
B3EP178D
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SPECIAL FEATURES: STEERING
Preliminary operation.
Raise and support the vehicle on a two-column lift.
Remove (on RH side):
- The clip (1).
- The clip (2).
Detach the steering rack protection gaiter.
Setting.
Move the steering to full left hand lock.
Measure the dimension X.
Move the steering to full right hand lock.
Measure the dimension Y.
Calculate the dimension: L = (Y - X) : 2.
Position the steering rack to the dimension “L”
(mid-point of the steering rack).
Refit:
- The protection gaiter.
- The clip (1)
(new)and the clip (2).
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Engines: KFU - NFU - RFN - RFJ - RFK - 9HX - 9HY - 9HZ - RHR
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Setting the steering rack mid-point
C4
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C4CHECKING THE POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE PRESSURE
Tools.
[1]Pressure gauge: (-).0710.AZ
[2]Checking tube: pressure gauge to tap: (-).0710.B1
[3]Checking tube: high pressure pipe to tap: (-).0710.B2
[4]Checking tube: high pressure pump to tap: (-).0710.B3
[5]3-way tap: (-).0710.C
[6]Union: (-).0710.J
[7]Union: (-).0710.K
[8] Plugs for checking valve sealing: (-).0710.H
Precautions to be taken.
Work with care to avoid entry of polluting particles into the circuit.
NOTE:The correct operation of the system requires perfect cleanliness of the fluid and of the
hydraulic components.
Check:
- The level of the power steering fluid.
- The condition of the piping and unions.
Using the tools.
Prepare the checking assembly [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6]and [7].
Attach the tool [1].
Remove the front RH wheel, the splash-shield and the screen wash reservoir.
B3EP16CC
B3EP16DC
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CHECKING THE POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE PRESSURE
Preliminary operation.
Move aside the high pressure pipe (1).
Do up:
- The union [6]on the power steering electropump.
- The union [7]on the high pressure pipe (1).
- Tighten all the unions.
Fill the power steering reservoir 10 mmabove the max. level.
IMPERATIVE: Use new power steering fluid for both filling and topping-up the circuit.
Open the tap [5].
Start the engine and allow it to run for 5 seconds.
Stop the engine.
Move the steering several timesin each direction.
Check the steering fluid level and make sure that there are no leaks.
Checking the electropump pressure.
Start the engine.
Close the tap [5]for 5 seconds.
Open the tap [5].
Stop the engine.
At accelerated idle
(1200 to 1500rpm), the pressure should be 105 ± 5 bars.
If the electropump pressure is correct, check the valve sealing.
B3EP16EC
C4
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CHECKING THE POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE PRESSURE
Checking the valve sealing.
Remove the under-engine shield.
Move aside the heat shield from the steering mechanism.
Slacken the unions (2)on the power steering ram.
Uncouple the two supply pipes (3)from the distributor valve and move them aside.
Fit on the distributor valve the two plugs [8], tighten to 0,8 m.daN.
Move the steering slowly from lock to lock, to drain the ram.
Top up the level of the power steering fluid.
Open the tap [5].
Stop the engine.
Maintain the engine speed at accelerated idle.
Hold the wheels on full lock, first on one side then on the other.
The pressure should adjust to 105 ± 5 bars.
The pressure is correct: replace the steering mechanism.
The pressure is lower than the values above: replace the distributor valve.
Couple the two supply pipes (3)on the distributor valve; tighten to 0,8 m.daN.
Retighten the unions (2)on the power steering ram; tighten to 0,8 m.daN.
Remove the union [7]on the high pressure pipe (1)and the union [6]on the power steering
electropump.
Refit:
- the high pressure pipe (1); tighten to 2 ± 0,2 m.daN.
- the screen wash reservoir, the front RH splash-shield and the front RH wheel.
B3EP16FC
B3EP16GC
C4
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CHECKING THE POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE PRESSURE
Fill the power steering reservoir to the max.mark «a»on the cap (4).
Engine stopped, move the steering slowly from lock to lock, in both directions approx. ten times.
Top up the fluid to the max. mark «a»on the cap (4).
Run the engine at idle for 3 minutes, without any action on the steering wheel.
Move the steering from lock to lock, until there is no longer any tight spot.
Top up the level if it again goes down.
Bleed the circuit by moving the steering several timesin each direction.
Top up the level if it again goes down.
IMPERATIVE: Use new power steering fluid for both filling and topping-up the circuit.
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XSARA AXLE GEOMETRY
Front and rear measuring points - RPO 8667 #
XSARA ALL TYPES
Front height
Rear height
H1 = Dimension between the centre of the front suspension arm
mounting and the ground.
R1 =Front wheel radius under load.
L1 =Distance between the centre of the wheel and the centre of the
front suspension arm mounting.
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H2 = Dimension between the contact face of the rear mounting and
the ground.
R2 =Rear wheel radius under load.
L2 =Distance between the centre of the wheel and the contact face of
the rear mounting on the bodyshell.
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Setting at reference height
Front axle Rear axle
Measure the dimension «R1». Calculate the dimension H1 = R1 - L1. Measure the dimension «R2». Calculate the dimension H2 = R2 + L2.
All types (except CRD version) CRD versionAll types (except Estates
and CRD version) Estates CRD version
90,5 mm 75,5 mm 83 mm 88 mm 103 mm
Compress the suspension to obtain the values (H1)and (H2).
NOTE:The difference in height between the two sides should be less than 10 mm.
AXLE GEOMETRY
Reference heights - RPO 8667 #
Tools [1] Gauge for measuring the radius of wheels with 4 bolts: 4300-T0
XSARA
B3CP04AD
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ESSENTIAL: When checking the suspensions, the vehicle should be at reference height.
XSARA
AXLE GEOMETRY
Values of the front and rear suspensions, at reference height - RPO 8667 #
Tools used.
Compress the suspension, to obtain the values at reference height.
[1]Set of two suspension compressors: 9511-T.A
[2]Set of four straps: 9511-T.B
[3] Set of four shackles: 9511T.C
A> B =Negative figure: – = TOE-OUT A < B = Positive figure: + = TOE-INNOTE
B3CP04LC
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