height Citroen C4 2005 2.G Workshop Manual

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SUSPENSION
STEERING
AXLE GEOMETRY
Conditions for checking and adjusting
Vehicle heights at reference height
Rear height Front height
L2 L1
Tools : [1] Gauge for measuring the the wheel radius, 4 bolts: 4300-T.
Tyres inflated to correct pressures. Vehicle at reference height.
Steering rack locked at mid point
(see corresponding operation).
H1 = R1 - L1
H1 = Measurement between the measuring zone underneath the front
subframe and the ground.
R1 = Front wheel radius under load.
L1 =Distance between the wheel axis and the measuring zone underneath
the front subframe.H2 = R2 + L2
H2 = Measurement between the measuring zone underneath the rear sill
and the ground.
R2 =Rear wheel radius under load.
L2 =Distance between the wheel axis and the measuring zone underneath
the rear sill.
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Measuring front height Measuring rear height
[1]Gauge for measuring the the wheel radius, 4 bolts: 4300-T
Z1= Measuring zone underneath the front subframe.Z2= Measuring zone underneath the rear sill.
Measure the radius of the front wheel R1 - Calculate dimension H1 = R1–L1Measure the radius of the rear wheel R2 - Calculate dimension H2 = R2+ 2
Value at reference All types
CRD vehicles (*)Value at reference All types (except entreprise CRD
height (except CRD) (*) height entreprise et CRD) (*) vehicles vehicle (*)
(+ 10 - 8 mm) L1 = 144 mm L1 = 124 mm (+ 12 - 10 mm) L2 = 68 mm L2 = 48 mm L2 = 88 mm
(*) = CRD: Difficult road conditions: definition for a type of vehicle with axles and suspension designed for driving on rough roads.
Compress the suspension to obtain the calculated values.
The height difference between the two axle dimensions should be less than 10 mm.
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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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SUSPENSION
STEERING
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
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SUSPENSION
STEERING
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
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SUSPENSION
STEERING
AXLE GEOMETRY XSARA
Values of the front and rear suspensions, at reference height
RPO 8667 #Front axle
Saloon / Estate
Saloon or Entreprise
All engines (exceptSaloon TU3JPSaloon / Estate CRD
Tolerances Adjustable
All TU3JP engines
TU3JP/CRD)CRD (*)All engines
(except TU3JP)
Tracking±1 mm
YES- 1,5 ± 1 mm
- 0°15' ± 10' (toe-out)
Castor ± 18' 3° 2°55' 2°55'
Pivot angle ± 30' NO 10°40' 10°44' 10°22' 10°26'
Camber ± 30' 0° 0°12' 0°07'
Rear axle
Saloon / Estate CRD (*)
Tolerances AdjustableSaloon all engine types
Estate all engine types all engine types Saloon entreprise
Tracking± 1,3 mm
YES4,54 ± 1,3 mm 4,27 ± 1,3 mm 3,45 ± 1,3 mm
0° 41' ± 11' 0° 39' ± 11' 0° 31' ± 10'
Camber ± 15' NO - 0°57' - 0°58' - 0°59'
(*) CRD = Difficult road conditions.
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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
Measurements 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
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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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SUSPENSION
STEERING
AXLE GEOMETRY
(*) = Difficult road conditions.
Compress the suspension to obtain the calculated values.
NOTE: The difference in height between the two sides should be less than10 mm. Measure the radius of the rear wheel: R2.
Calculate the dimensionH2. Measure the radius of the front wheel: R1.
Calculate the dimension H1 ouH1’.
Measurements at reference height (the reference height of the vehicle is set as per the table below).
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XSARA PICASSO
Front axleRear axle
Front axle
Rear axle Vehicles all engine versions (except CRD (*))
H1 = R1 – L1 or H1’ = R1 – L1’
L1 = 90,5 mmL1’ = 124 mmL2 = 8,5 mm H2 = R2 + L2
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Value at reference height (-8/+3 mm)Value at reference height (+10/-3 mm)
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A> B =Negative figure: – = TOE-OUT A < B = Positive figure: + = TOE-INNOTE
AXLE GEOMETRY
Measurements at reference height (compress the suspension to obtain the calculated values).
Vehicles all engine versions (except CRD (*))
Front axle Rear axle
Vehicle Tracking CastorPivot angleCamber Tracking Camber
Adjustable Yes No
ALL TYPES0 ± 1 mm4,8 ± 1,3 mm
- 0°09’ à + 0°09’3° ± 18’ 10°43’ ± 30’ 0° ± 30’
- 0°43’ ± 0°12’- 1°13’ ± 18’
XSARA PICASSO
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SUSPENSION
STEERING
AXLE GEOMETRY
(*) = Difficult road conditions.
Compress the suspension to obtain the calculated values.
NOTE: The difference in height between the two sides should be less than10 mm. Measure the radius of the rear wheel: R2.
Calculate the dimensionH2. Measure the radius of the front wheel: R1.
Calculate the dimension H1 orH1’.
Checks at reference height (the reference height of the vehicle is set as per the table below).
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XSARA PICASSO
Front axleRear axle
Front axle
Rear axle CRD vehicle versions (*)
H1 = R1 – L1 or H1’ = R1 – L1’
L1 = 75,5 mmL1’ = 109 mmL2 = 23,5 mmH2 = R2 + L2
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