steering Citroen CX 1985 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
4
Ob 5
Ok 6
Ok 7
O+ 8
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine OPERATION N” MA. 000 : G~~/c~rnl chnracteris/ics Op. MA. 000 3
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
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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)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine OPERATION No MA. 000 : General characteristics Op. MA. 000
o CX 2000 u ESTATE
( Vehicle equipped with M 20/616 1985 cc.engine )
I. GE&AL Cl-jARACTERlSTlCS I.
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. . - 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.
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il. GENERAL DIMENSIONS a.
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- 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 )

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine OPERATION No MA. 000 : General characteristics Op. MA. 000 7
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 )
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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)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine OPERATION No MA. 000 : ~(~tlc,rol tllNrar/vristics Op. MA. 000 11 CX 2400 ESTATE
( 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 )
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--ZX - TU
STANDARD
I AUTHORISED
] ALTERNATIVE Manual
steering
Power
steering
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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)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine OPERATION No MA. 000 : Gwcrnl churactcristics Op. MA. 000 15 CX 2400 AMBULANCE
( 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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SEVEN-PISTON H.P, PUMP
( Power steering and (( Estate )) vehicles )
1. Control shaft
2. Oscillating plate
3. Piston connectin’g rod
4. Piston
5. Sleeve
6. Pump valve
7. Pump body
CHARACTE,RISTICS
- The pump rotates at half engine speed :
- Output for each pump cycle f
/or ir/{orv/afiol; ) . . . . . . . . . . .._.._........._.........._.........._............. 2.8 cm3
- Valves (6) oil tight up to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .._._....... 150 bars (2175 psi )
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Piston connecting rods length ( in step of O,l mm 1 ......................................................... 28.8 to 30.5 mm
- Clearance between crown of piston ( TDC ) and pump vaIve ..... , ...................................... 0.5 mm

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
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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 )

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Op. MA. 390.00 9
SAFETY VALVE
Front
1 2 3 4 5 corrector A 6
i 8 to 8 i/2ft.lb
1. Spring adjustment washer
2. Slide valve spring
3. Valve body cap
4. Slide valve
5. Valve body
6. Pressure switch 1 HP SWP~Y I-
corrector
Steering system supply diaz4.5 mm
CHARACTERISTICS
Calibration pressures for slide valve return spring
- Increasing pressure .l~lOs _._..........__...._,..__._....,..__..__.__.,...___........._...._...,__..._.._.,,.._.,...,.... 130 bars ( 1885 psi )
- Decreasing pressure . . . . . . . . . .._.. I ~...~~~....~.~.....~.~.~.~.~.~~~.~.~....~.~~~~.....~~~..~..~....~~.~~...~.~.. 110 bars ( 1595 psi )
Pressure for checking erfectiveness of’slide valve seal .,_._._.,__._._...,._._.,....__ _,..,..,_.___. 175 bars ( 2538 psi )
Pressure switch :
- Calibration pressure ( Mark 1 on pressure switch ) .._.............._.............._............. 75 to 95 bars ( 1088 to
1378 psi )
SPECIAL FEATURES
Thickness of adjusting shims ( slide rlalrzc wturtj spriv2g calibration i 0.9 mm ...._.__..._....,..._.i___

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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