engine Citroen XSARA PICASSO 2005 1.G Workshop Manual

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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
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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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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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AXLE GEOMETRY
a = Angle which defines the tracking between the front and rear axles.
Its value must not exceed12'.
Anti-roll bars
Engine versions Diameter Colour ref.
ALL TYPESSaloon 19 Blue
Estate 20 Yellow
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XSARA TIGHTENING TORQUES: FRONT AXLE
Tightening torques (m.daN).
(1)Damper nut: 4,5 ± 0,4
(2)Cup screw: 2,5 ± 0,3
(3)Suspension leg
(4)Anti-roll bar link rod upper ball-joint: 3,7 ± 0,3
(5)Suspension leg pivot
(hollow pivot): 4,5 ± 0,5
(5)Suspension leg pivot (pivot «H»): 5,5 ± 0,5
(6)Anti-roll bars: 3,7 ± 0,3
(7)Anti-roll bar link rod lower ball-joint
(8)Pivot lower ball-joint: 4 ± 0,4
(9) Driveshaft nut: 32,5 ± 2,5
(10)Wheel bolt: 9 ± 1
(11) Lower arm front mounting: 7,6 ± 0,7
(12)Lower arm rear mounting and anti-roll bar bearing: 6,8 ± 0,6
(13)Screw under rear mounting: 3,1 ± 0,3
(14) Ball-joint fixing on lower arm: 5 ± 0,5
Subframe to bodyshell fixing screw: 8,5 ± 0,8
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Vehicles from RPO 8667# are all
equipped as standard with ventilated
discs.
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XSARA REAR AXLE
- The frontsilentblocks are aligned at an angle of 45°in relation to the vehicle's axis.
- The rearsilentblocks are in parallel with the vehicle's axis.
NOTE:There are two suppliers for the silentblocks:
- RBT, identified by a Greenor Yellowpainted dot on the side of the mounting.
- PAULSTRA, identified by a Blackpainted dot on the side of the mounting.
It is FORBIDDENto swap components of different suppliers. Operating clearance - X = 1 to 1.4 mm.
NOTE: The RH torsion bar can be identified
by 1 paint line.
The LH torsion bar can be identified by2 paint
lines.
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XSARA TIGHTENING TORQUES: REAR AXLE
Tightening torques (m.daN).
(1)Anti-roll bar lever: 3,2 ± 0,3
(2)Anti-roll bar
(3)Transversal torsion bars
(4)Rear crossmember flanges: 8,3 ± 0,8
(5)Front silentblocks: 5,5 ± 0,5
(6) Rear silentblocks: 4,5 ± 0,4
(7)Anti-vibration clamp
(8)Damper pin: 9,6 ± 0,9
(9)Stub axle nuts
(lubricated): 18,5 ± 1
NOTE:
- The RH torsion bar is identified by 1 paint line.
- The LH torsion bar is identified by 2 paint lines.
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XSARA
Steering wheel - Manual steering
TIGHTENING TORQUES: MANUAL STEERING
Tightening torques (m.daN).
(2)AIRBAG to steering wheel fixing: 0.8
(3)Steering wheel fixing: 3.3
(5)Steering column to support fixing: 2.3
(6)Steering cardan joint fixing: 2.3
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XSARATIGHTENING TORQUES: MANUAL STEERING
Manual steering
Tightening torques (m.daN).
(7)Pivot ball-joint nut: 4
(8)Link rod lock nut :4.5
(9) Ball-joint on steering rack: 6
(10)Fixing on cradle : 5
(11)Plunger flange screws : 1.2
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