rear axle Citroen CX 1981 1.G Workshop Manual

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LIST OF OPERATIONS
IN MANUAL 818-1
a CX Petrol )) 7,rhifles
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Operation
number
MA. 330-00
MA . . 344-O
MA. 372-00
MA. 390-00
MA. 390-O
MA. 410-00
MA. 410-O
MA. 420-00
MA. 420-O
MA. 430-00
MA. 430-O
MA. 434-O
MA. ,440-00
MA. 440-O DESCRIPTION GEARBOX and GEARBOX CQNTROL
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Characteristics and special features of the gearbox
- Four-speed gearbox with pedal-operated clutch
- Gearbox.with torque converter
- Draining and refilling the gearbox and the torque converter
- Five-speed gearbox with pedal-operated clutch
Adjusting the gearbox control mechanism DRIVE SttiFTS
Characteristics and special features of the drive-shafts SOURCE AND RESERVE OF PRESSURE
Characteristics and special features of the source and reserve of pressure -
hydraulic system
Checking the hydraulic components on the vehicle FRONT AXLE
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Characteristics and special features of the front axle
Checking and adjusting the front axle :
- Checking the camber
- Checking and adjusting the castor angle
- Checking and adjusting the wheel alignment
- Checking and adjusting the steering geometry
- Checking the steering for straight line deviation (
whirfes cjq77ippcJrl with REAR AXLE
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Characteristics and special features of the rear axle
Checking and adjusting the rear axle SUSPENSION SYSTEM
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Characteristics and special features of the suspension system
Checking and adjusting the suspension and its controls
Adjusting the anti-roll bar STEERING SYSTEM
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Characteristics and special features of the steering system
- Manual steering
- Power steering with powered return
Checking and adjusting the steering (see Op. MA. 410-O )
Ob
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Ob 5
Ok 6
Ok 7
O+ 8
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 4 OPERATION N” MA. 000 : General characteristics
Weights in kg ( lb )
- Kerb weight ( with full tallk oj fuel ) . . . . . . . . . .
- Weight on
front axle ...............................................
- Weight on rear axle ................................................
- G.V.W. ( Gross Vehicle Weight, all optional
ecpiip777ei7t i77cluded )
..............................................
- Maximum authorised weight on front axle ..........
- Maximum authorised weight on rear axle ............
I G.T.W. ( Gross Train
Weight )
..............................
Towing : ( Weights in kg ( lb ) cx 2000
1265 ( 2789
) 1285
( 2833 )
845
( 1863 ) 860
( 1896)
420 ( 926
1 425
( 937 1
1740 ( 3836
) 1760 ( 3880 )
1020 ( 2249 ) 1020 ( 2249 )
750 ( 1653 ) 750 ( 1653)
2370 ( 5225
) I i77cI77rfi77!: n Ir.oiler 2405 ( 5302 )
( i/7t/ur/i77g
rc,i/hou/ brnkes cc,eighiug 630 kg o trc7ilcr rt~ithou t brakes
( 1389 Ihs ) rc~ei$iu~ 645 kg ( 1422 Ibs)
n) Vehicles equipped with a single electric cooli,f,c /c[i7 :
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Maximum trailer weight ( gradient of 1 h 10 ) .__._..,...__,_____............
- Maximum
weight for bailer without brakes _.., .__._. ,. _._..,.,_..,__.._...... . . . . . . . . . . . .
b)
Vehicles equipped with tu& electric cooling /ans :
-
Gross Train. Weight ( zc:ith 1300 kg ( 2866 lb ) trailer with brakes ) .....-.’
- Maximum authorised trailer weight (within limits o/ C. 7‘. W’. ) ~..~~...~.....~~~
- Maximum starting gradient ( at G. ‘f. IV, )
_______.._....._...,.................................
cx 2200
cx 2000
900 ( 1984 )
630 ( 1389 )
3040 ( 6702.)
1500 ( 3307)
1 in8 l/3
- cx 2200
900 ( 1984)
645 (,I422 )
3060 ( 6746 )
1500 ( 3307 )
1 in8 l/3
IMPORTANT NOTE : Referehces to trailers without brakes DO NOT APPLY in U.K.
III.GENERAL INFORMATION
Capacities :
- Fuel tank
. . .._....__........................................................................................... 68 litres ( 15 galls )
- Cooling system
(including beater unit ) 16 dm2 ( 248 sq.in ) radiator 11 litres ( 19.3 pts )
20 dm2 ( 310 sq..in ) radiator 10.6 litres ( 18.6 pts )
- Heater unit alone :
i . . ..___.___.._.._.._..........................,..,.,..................................... Cl.6 litres ( 1.05 pt )
- Engine oil :
- After Oil Change _......_._.,_....,..,....,.......,....,................~.,.........................,
4.650 litres ( 8.2 pts )
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Difference between Min and Max on dipstick 1.1 litre ( 1.9 pts )
- Hydraulic system ( Approx ) 4 litres ( 7 pts )
- Gearbox
a) ‘11 mud ~earlmx :
- Overall capacity ( TOTAL EP 80 ) _.__.__._..._..._._................................... 1 .6 litres ( 2.8 pts )
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Difference between Min and Max on dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .._................... 0.150 litres ( a.26 pts )
b) Ccarbos with
/orque: con7jerter :
- Overall capacity ( TOTAL Fluide T ) . ..__.,_.____________....,.,....,....,,.......... 5.5 litres ( 9.7 pts )
- After Oil Change . . 2 to 3 litres ( 3 l/2 to 5.2 pts )
( according to draining time )
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Difference between Min and Max on dipstick (with oil
cold ) .0..150 litres ( 0.26 pts )
- Usable volume of boot
325 dm3 ( 11.48 cu. ft ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .._................................................................

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Weights : ( in kg ( Ib ) )
- Kerb weight ( with full tank of fuel ) ................................................................................
1385 ( 3053 )
- Weight on front axle ............................................................................................................. 880 ( 1940 1
- Weight on rear axle ..............................................................................
, ...................... ., ...... 505 ( 1113 )
- Gross Vehicle Weight ( including all optional equipment ) ............................................
2070 ( 4564 )
- Maximum authorised weight on front axle .......................................................................
1050 ( 2315 )
- Maximum authorised weight on rear axle ........................................................................
1030 ( 2271 )
- Gross Train Weight with 690 kg ( 1521 Ib ) trailer without brales .................................. 2700 ( 5952 )
Towing :
- Maximum authorised trailer weight ( gradient of 1 in 10 ) :
. a)u Standard D riehicle ......................................................................................................... 900 ( 1984 )
b) Vehicle equipped with twin electric cooling fans ........................................................ 1300 ( 2866 )
- Gross Train Weight with a 1300 kg ( 2866 lb ) trailer with brakes ................................
3370 ( 7429 )
- Maximum authorised trailer weiqht, within limits of G.T.W. .............................................
1500 ( 3307 )
- Maximum starting gradient ( at G. T. It’. ).
.............................................................. ..~ ................ 1 in 9 ( 11 % )
IMPORTANT NOTE : References to trailers without brakes bc) NOT APPLY in U.K.
III. GENERAL INFORMATION
Capacities :
- Fuel tank .._......................................,............................................................... : . . . . . 68 litres ( 15 galls )
- Cooling system ( Heater unit included) ( 20 dm2 - 310 sq.in ) . . . . . .
10.6 litres ( 18.6 pts )
- Heater unit alone . . . . . . . . . . . .
0.6 litres ( 1.05 pts )
- Engine oil :
- after draining * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.650 litres ( 8..2 pts )
- difference between Min and Max on dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.1 litres ( 1.9 pts )
- Hydraulic system ( approx ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 litres ( 7 pts )
- Gearbox :
- after draining . .._._._......................................................... :.................................... 1.6 litres ( 2.8 pts )
- difference between Min and
Max on dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . :.
0.150 litres ( 6.26 pts )
- Boot volume :
- with rear seat in position ................................................................................. 1100 dm3 ( 38.85 cu.ft )
- with rear seat folded .......................................................................................... 2030 dm3 ( 71.70 cu.ft )

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Weights in kg ( Jb ) :
- Kerb weight ( with /hll fmk oipc~trol ) :
.............................................................. 1450 (3197 )
- Weight on the front axle .... .._
.................................................................................... 970 ( 2138 )
- Weight on the rear axle ..................................
.....................................................
480 ( 1058 )
- Gross Vehicle Weight ( inclr~cli22~ all optimaal eq~ipmm f )
.............................. 1890 ( 4167 )
- Maximum authorised weight on front axle
.............................................. . ............. lllO( 2447 )
- Maximum authorised weight on rear axle ............................................................... 790 ( 1742
- Gross Train Weight
( with ~2 1300 kg ( 2866 lb 1 frailer u'ith hmkes I ................ 3190 ( 7033 ) III. GENERAL INFORMATION :
Capacities :
- Fuel tank . . . .._._.............., .._.._._. . .._...__................................ ._................,...... 68 litres ( 15 galls )
- Cooling system (i22cludi22g hcc?ter ul2it 1 :
- Manual gearbox ( 20 dm2 - 310 sq.in. radiator ) . . .._.....................
10.6 litres ( 18.6 pts )
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Torque converter gearbox ( 23 dm2 - 356 sq.in. radiator ) . 12.5 litres (22 pts )
- Heater unit alone _, :. I.
0.6 litres ( 1.05 pts )
- Engine oil :
- after draining . . .._._._......._._........................................................-..........
4.650 litres ( 8.2 pts )
.. difference between Min and Max. ,.n dipstick 1 .l litres ( 1.9 pts )
- Hydraulic system ( approx. ) .._._..._.__.._._._...,,..,........,.,......................................
4 litres (
7 pts 1
- Gearbox :
a) ~Z~UI/I~U/ gcarho.~ ( TOTAL EP 80 ) _,.,__.___.,.,_._....,,,...................,...........,. 1.600 litres ( 2.8 pts )
- difference between Min. and Max. on dipstick . . . . . . . . . ..__...................
0.150 litres ( 0.26 pts )
h)
Torque corztwrter gcarhox ( TOTAL FLUIDE T ) ._.___._...,,___.._....,...,.....,., 5.5 litres
- after draining
_ 2 to 3 litres ( 3.5 to 5.3 pts )
(qccording to draining time)
- difference between Min. and Max. on dipstick
(with rhc oil cold) . . . . .’ 0.150 litres ( 0.26 ‘pts )
w Usable volume of boot ..___._._.......___................,.............,.............,.......,.,.....,............ 325 dm3 - 11.48 cu.ft.

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Weights in kg ( lb )
- Kerb weight I wit/~ iLlI /m/k. oi !IIVI )
.......................................................................
- Weight on the front axle .......................
........................ ........... .......................
- Weight on the rear axle ......................... ....................................................................
- Gross Vehicle Weight
....... ...........................................................................
........... 1300 ( 2866 )
870 ( 1918 )
430 ( 948 )
1790 ( 3946 )
- Maximum authorised weight on the fr-ont axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .._..._..._._......._._._....._..._.. 1050 ( 2315 )
- Maximum authorised weight on the rear axle
. . . . . . . . . ..~.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750 ( 1653 )
- Gross Train Weight (with a 1300 kg ( 2866 lb ) trailer ) . . . . . . . . .
3090 ( 6812 )
- Gross Train Weight ( with a 650 kg ( 1433 lb ) trailer without brakes ) . . . . 2440 ( 5379 )
Towing :
- Maximum weight of trailer without brakes
..... __ ......................................................... 650 ( 1433 )
- Maximum weight of trailer ( within G.T.W. limit of 3090 kg ( 6812 lb ) .....................
1500 ( 3307 )
- Maximum starting gradient ( at G.T.W. ) ..................................................... ..............
12% (1 in8 l/2)
NOTE For towing a trailer heavier than 900 kg ( 1984 lb ). ‘t . 1 1s necessary to fit a second lo-blade electric
cooling fan.
IMPORTANT NOTE : References to trailers without brakes DO NOT APPLY in U.K.
III. GENERAL INFORMATION
Capacities :
- Fuel tank .__._.___..._....__..__...,.._.,.....__________.___.___.___.__.__.__._...................,..... : ._.___.____._. 68 litres ( 15 galls )
- Cooling system f
itfcltrrlivg hcatcr rirlil ) :
- Manual or torque converter gearbox .._..._..__._._,.._..._._.. _..._._._......._......._._._...... 10.6 litres ( 18.6 pts )
- Optional torque converter t air-conditioning unit .._...............................
12.5 litres ( 22 pts )
- Heater unit alone _. _..._._._..,_ _..._.........,....._._._....__.___......... ._. _._._._._....._., .,,._......._. 0.6 litres ( 1.05 pts )
- Engine oil :
- after draining
_..,.._._._....___..._.__....................._._._..._..._....._..._._._................... 4.650 litres (8.2 pts )
- difference between Min. and Max. on dipstick 1.1 litres ( 1.9 pts )
- Hydraulic system ( approx ) _....,_._.__.._._.........,..._..._._.___._......._._._._._._._..................... 4 litres ( 7 pts )
- Gearbox :
_ Overall cspacity ( TOTAL EP 80 ) . . . . . .._.... .._._._..._._._....._._._..._..._... 1.600 litres ( 2.8 pts )
- Difference between Min. and Max. on dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0.150 litres ( 0.26 pts )
h) Torque con7~c~rter grarbos :
- Overall capacity ( TOTAL FLUIDE T ) _._._._._.,_...._........_.._.................... 5.5 litres ( 9.7 pts )
- After draining _._,_,_,_.,._.._......_._._._._._._..._..._._._._..._._..__._..._._..................... 2 to 3 litres ( 3.5 to 5.3 pts )
according to draining time
- Difference between Min. and Max. on dipstick (r!,ith
the oil cold) _._,...... 0.150 litres ( 0.26 pts )
-Usable volume of boot .~...............,.........,,............................................. . . 325 dm3 ( 11.48 cu.ft )

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Weights in kg ( lb )
- Kerb weight ( with full tar/k of ihd ) _
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .._..............__._._......._._..__.___....._._..._....... 1405 ( 3097 )
- Weight on front axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900 ( 1984 )
- Weight on rear axle .._. .._._.... .._. .._.................
505 ( 1113 )
- Gross Vehicle Weiqht
(i~~rl~lrlir~g ctll optinnnl c,quipv/<,t/t ) . . . . . . .._................................. 2095 ( 4619 )
- Maximum authorised weight on front axle . . . . . . _..._._............._..__......._......._._._._.,.,.,..._....... 1075 ( 2370 )
- Maximum authorised weight on rear axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..__._........ 1030 ( 2271 )
- Gross Train Weight ( with a 700 kg ( 1543 lb ) trailer without brakes ) .” ~~.....~....~.~~...~
2795 (6162 )
Towing :
- Maximum trailer weight ( gradient of 1 in 10 )
cl) K Stmclurd )) twhic-le ._..... . . .._..._..._._......,.._...._.._.,.,............,...._....._._....,,...................,.... 900 ( 1984 )
b ) Vchiclc jittcil with n second IO-hladc clcctric cooli7lg /atI ................. ................
1300 ( 2866)
- Gross Train Weight with a 1300 kg ( 2866 lb ) trailer with brakes ............................. 3395 ( 7485 )
- Maximum trailer weight within limit of G.T.W. ( 3395 kg - 7485 lb ) .............................
1500 ( 3307 )
- Maximum starting gradient .C at.G. T. W. J ........................................................................ llS(lin9)
IMPORTANT NOTE : References to trailer without brakes DO NOT APPLY in U.K. III. GENERAL lNFORMATlOt!4
Capacities :
- Fuel tank __ .,.,........._._______...__.____._.,.,..._,_._..,._..._._.._._..._.........................................
- Cooling system ( itzcludivg heater fluit ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- Heater unit alone _. ,.,, ., ,. ,,....__. ._._.._.._.__..._. __...........................
- Engine oil :
- after draining . _._.,.......___.._.____..__..._._._....._...................................................
- difference between Min. and
Max. on dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- Hydraulic system ( approx ) _....,.,,......._.___..._.._.._.............................................
- Gearbox :
- after draining . . .._..._......,,_,....._...._...._._._................................ _.....,.,.........
- difference between Min. and Max. on dipstick _.._,.............,....._._._._._......._.,
- Volume of boot :
- with rear seat in position ............................................................................
- with rear seat folded back ......................................................................... 68 litres ( 15 galls )
16.6 litres ( 18.6 pts )
0,6 litres ( 1.05 pts )
4.650 litres ( 8.2 pts )
1.1 litres ( 1.9 pts )
4 litres ( 7 pts )
1.6 litres ( 2.8 pts )
0.150 litres (0.26 pts )
1100 dm3 ( 38.85cu.ft )
2030 dm3 ( 71.70cu.ft )

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- Kerb weight ( with jull Iauk of fill ) ....................... . ............................................................................ 1345 ( 2965 )
- Weight on front axle ........... .................................................................................................................... 910 ( 2006 )
Weight on rear axle ........................................................................................................................ 435 ( 959 )
- Gross Vehicle Weight ( ir~cludiug all mp/inual ~~quipmwt ) ....................................................... 1810 ( 3990 )
- Maximum authorised weight on front axle ................................................................................... .
1075 (2370 )
- Maximum authorised weight on rear axle .................................................. ..~...............~ .............. 750 ( 1653 )
- Gross Train Weight with a 670 kg ( 1477 lb ) trailer without brakes ) ..........................................
2480 ( 5467 ) Towing :
- Maximum weight of trailer ( on gradient of 1 in 10 ) :
a) s StaiJdard )) r,ehiclc ................................................................................................................ 900 ( 1984 )
h) Vchicfe equipped with a second IO-blade cooling jar? ....................................................... 1300 ( 2866 )
- Gross Train Weight with a 1300 kg ( 2866 lb ) trailer with brakes ............................................ 3110 ( 6856 )
- ‘Max. trailer weight within limit of G.T.W. ( 3110 kg - 6856 lb ) .................... . ............................. 1500 ( 3307 )
- Max. starting gradient ( at G. 7‘. W. I) .......................................................................................... 12 % ( 1 in 8 l/2) I1.l.. GENERAL INFORMATION
Copoci;ies :
- Fuel tank .._.___._._._._.’ __.._._._..._....._._._,_..,._.,_..._..,_,._...._,___....___._______.............,.,.... 68 litres ( 15 galls )
- Cooling system ( ilzcluding heater unit,) __...._.___,_.__.....,....._._.___..___._._____..._._._. 12.3 litres ( 21.6 pts )
- Heater unit alone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .._ . . . . . . . . . .
0.6 litres ( 1.05 pts )
- Engine oil :
- after draining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.650 litres ( 8.2 pts )
- difference between Min. and Max. on dipstick .._._........._.___.,._.____.__.__._.. 1 .l litres ( 1.9 pts )
- Hydraulic system ( approx ) : .._.__.,_,...,._...,.....,..........,..............................,...... 4 litres ( 7 pts ) - Gearbox :
- after draining
. . . ..__._....__._......._......................_......._.__________._._____.............. 1.6 litres ( 2.8 pts )
- difference between Min. and Max. on dipstick . . . . . . . . . . .._..._..._..____......... 0.150 litres ( 0.26 pts )
- Usable volume of rear boot .__..____.___._____..__._____._.________.._....,...,,.._._.,......__..__........ 325 dm3 ( 11..48 cu.ft )

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OPERATION No MA. 000 : ( rc,rlc,rNI cJ7nrncIerislic.s
Interior dimensions of the driver’s compartment :
I Distance between windscreen and separatinq panels . . . . . .
1 330 m ( 4 ft. 4 l/4 ins )
Width at elbow heiqht . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .._........ ,.....,............., _._._....._..
1.400 m ( 4 ft. 7 ins )
Interior dimensions of patient comportment :.
- Distance between separatinq panel and rear window (at stretcher heiqht ) .._..._.. 2.180 m ( 7 ft. 1 3/4 ins )
_ Width between rear side doors
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _._.. 1.400 m ( 4 ft. 7 ins )
_ Width of floor between rear wheelarches _.... 1.120 m ( 3 ft. 8 ins )
- Height between floor and roof
- at the front .._.._....,.......,..,,,,,,..,.,._..._.. _....................................... 1.420 m ( 4 ft. 8 ins )
- at the rear . . .._....._..__..._._._.......... .._.. .._._._.. 1.175 m ( 3 ft. 10 l/4 ins)
Weights in kg ( lb ) :
- Kerb weight ................................................................................................... 1530 ( 3373 )
- Weight on front axle
..................... ............................................... ...................... 925 ( 2039 )
- Weight on rear axle
.... 605 ( 1334 )
- Gross Vehicle Weight ( G.V.W. ) ........................................................................... 2095 ( 4619 )
- Maximum authorised weight on front axle ........................................................ 1075 ( 2370 )
- Maximum authorised weight on rear axle ‘1030 ( 2271 ) ...........................................................
111. GENERAL INFORMATION
Capacities :
- Fuel tank ............................................................................................................ 68 litres ( 15 galls )
- Cooling system ( including the heater units ) ....................................................... 11.8 litres ( 20.8 pts )
- Heater unit for driver compartment alone .............................................................. 0.6 litres ( 1.05 pts )
- Auxiliary heater unit for patient compartment ................................................... 1.6 litres ( 2.8 pts )
- Engine oil
- after draining ................................................................................................ 4.650 litres ( 8.2 pts )
- difference between Min. and Max. on dipstick ...................... . .......................
i.i litres ( 1.9 pts )
- tiydraulic system ( approx. )
.......... . ..................................................................... 4 litres ( 7 pts )
- Gearbox :
- after draining ............................................................................................... 1.6 litres ( 2.8 pts )
-difference between Min. and Max. on dipstick
.............................................. 0.150 litres ( 0.26 pts )

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OPERATION No MA. 410-00 : Charnctvristics arid S(ICJCI’O~ /‘rattrres o,i the front as/e unit Op. MA. 410-00 1
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SWIVEL
L. 41-l
2.7 daNm
19 1/2ft.lb
‘* Fixing screw for lower ball joint on swivel 2.7 daNm (19 l/2 ft.lb )
I. DESCRIPTION
‘Castor
( adjustable by displacirlg 1011’er am ) :
Castor angle ( for optical appliatjce readings ) : _.,,....._..._,......,,,,,,.......,.,........,,,.,......,,............ - 0’40’
to - lo
Camber ( ttot adiastable ) :
Camber angle ,,.,,,.,,,..._,,,__.....,...,,.........,,.,.......................................................................... . . . . . 00 + 13’
- 29’
Alignment :
Toe-in ,.........._.__...,.,..,.,,.,,,,,.........,,,,.,......................,....................................................................... 1 to 4
mm
IMPORTANT : Checking of readings given above should be made :
- with vehicle empty, engine running and in normal running position with heights maintained at 165 mm at the
front and 215 mm at rear ( Saloons ) or 228.mm ( Estates ) ( See
Op. MA. 410-O ) ~
NOTE : Castor allgle at the ball joint cau be checked aud adjusted ic’itb equipmcwt 6309.7‘ f class- 2 tools J,
see page 3.

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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,) Adjust if necessary I .SVC’ O/,vroli,,u \I,(. .jK1-0 1
b ) .\I ri,f,,,g /he ,w.s;‘;o,, 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). )
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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.