brakes Citroen CX 1982 1.G Workshop Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine LIST OF OPERATIONS
IN MANUAL 818-l
Operation
number
MA. 450-00
MA,. 451-O
MA. 453-O
MA. 454-O
MA. 510-00
MA. 51 O-00 a
MA. 510-00 b
MA. 530-00
MA. 530-O
MA. 540-O
MA. 560-O
MA. 640-00
MA. 640-O
MA. 642-00
MA. 961-O
MA. 700-00
MA. 840-O
MA. 841-O
MA. 844-O
MA. 852-O
MA. 961-O DESCRIPTION BRAKES
Characteristics and special features of the braking system
Checking the brake components
Checking and adjusting the hydraulic brake control
- Bleeding the brakes on (( Saloon )) and (( Estate H vehicles (‘)/ lO76- )
- Bleeding the’brakes on (( Estate )) vehicles (
-911976)
- Adjusting the brake pedal free play
Checking and adjusting the handbrake ELECTRICITY - HEATING
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Electrical installation ( 9, 1074 -1,1975)
- All C..X 2000 t’cJllicl0.Y. ( cJ.vc-u[)t those 1.ittcd with optimnl towitzg (,rjriiptueflt )
Electrical installation ( I/ 1975 - 711975)
- All <.X 2000 nrtcl 2200 I c>hiclcs (esrept optiwnl towing ccjrli/mv~~t )
Electrical installation ( c)/ 1 !J7 5 - J
- All Pnllas whirlck (Of 1975 :.I __._._.___............................ (Pfiges j-4)
- Prc,.s tige (I 1976 ----tJ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .._.................. (Pngc~s 5-8)
- Estntc SIIpw IIf 1976 -1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Pugc,s 9-12 )
- I~~strriv~cut pajf~,I. nil r~c~hicles (9!’ 1975 - ) . ( Page 13 )
- Tvrqrl~~ COIlI erter. (l/l976 - ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( I’ogc, 14 )
- Air rotiditioffir~g ( - 7:
1076 ) : . . . (PcIgc- 16)
- Air covditiorli,lg (7! 1976 - J . . . .
- ‘l’orytrc~ coilr’f’rter + air contlitiotfirfg ( 12/ 1976 - )
- I?Iect~~r~ic j&l
if~iectiov . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Characteristics of the electrical units
Checking the electrical units
Checking and adjusting the headlamps
Checking and adjusting the windscreen wiper
Pngc 17)
Pogc 15 )
Pup 19)
Characteristics and special features of the air-conditioning system
- Refrigeration
Checking and adjusting the air-conditioning system
- Refrigeration
Characteristics of the (( FROID - 20 )) heating system
Checking and repairing a rear window heating element
(Set, r/JP cc I~OI~~‘WOKK 1) rilnptc~rj
BODYWORK
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Securing the body-shell to the assembled under-frame
Adjusting the body panels
Adjusting the front and rear doors
Adjusting the boot lid
Adjusting the bonnet
- Adjusting the bonnet
- Unlocking the bonnet ( if the bonnet control is uncoupled )
Checking and repairing a rear window heating element TOOLING
Special (( T )) Tools *O 14
Manufacturing diagrams for special tools not sold (cc MR )) tools )
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11
Ol) 12
Ok 13
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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 :
”
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 )
w
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 )
w
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 )
v
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 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .._................................................................

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 6 OPERATION No MA. 000 : Gezcral characteristics :
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 )

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 10 OPERATION No MA. 000 : (;vt/c~ra/ chorac/vris/ics
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 )

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 12 OPERATION No MA. 000: Gcvc,d chnmcteristics _.
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 )

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 14 OPERATION No MA. 000 : G<,ncraZ charactc,ristics Weights in kg ( lb ) :
- 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 )

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine BRAKE ACCUMULATOR
1 I’r~rc~(,r-s!(,(,riri~ I cbic-lcc5 J
HP
To brake valve
--
Front brakes supply Supply :
- steering governor
- safety valve CHARACTERISTICS
Brake accumulator :
- Capacity .._._._.._.._.___._____._._._..__........ _._____ _......._._.___._ _____..____.___ ___._._._._._._. 0 400 litre ( C. 70 pts )
- Identification mark on filler plug ,...........
62
- Calibration pressure f /or rhc,c-kir/~ J 62 _ 3z bars ( 899 1 dTd psi ) SPECIAL FEATURES
Tightening torque :
- Accumulator. onto its mounting .,..... .., .._.. .._.. .._....._._._. 3 daNm ( 21 l/ 2 ft.lb )

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and reserlv oj pressure - Hydraulic system HYDRAULIC SYSTEM SUPPLY DIAGRAMS
1. Supply diagram :
a) Manual steering vehicles :
HP supply
1
Safety ~ Front suspension
va1ve \Rear suspension valve /
1 Rear brakes
Front’ brakes
b ) Power stesritzg vehicles :
HP supply
I
- Brake accumulator - Brake
valve -S
upply to front brakes
I
3-way T ’ Supply to steering governor
Safety talve yw Front suspension
A Rear suspension - y”,;“,“,’ L supp1y to
rear brakes
Steeiing
( Supply to control slide valtv a?zd operating cylirzder J

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine HYDRAULIC SYSTEM SUP.PLY DIAGRAMS
Source of pressure
I
h-Front suspension
Safety “‘lve ; Rear suspension
I
I Brake valve
i :ure limiter-
1
Front brakes Rear brakes
Source of pressure
I
Brake cccumulator
Supply to
I-way wion - steering governor
/Front
Safety va1ve- Rear suspension
I
Steering ( supply to slide-valve and operating cylinder )

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Safety ialveYFront suspension
t
L Rear suspension
I I
Brake valve w Brake pressure limiter w Rear brakes
I t
Front ‘brakes
Source of pressure
I
Brake accumulator
I
3-way union F Brake valve w Front brakes
Supply to steering governor
Safety I
va1ve y Rear suspension
I
Steering ( supply to slide-valve and operating cylinder )