steering Citroen XSARA PICASSO 2005 1.G Service Manual

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AXLES
SUSPENSION
STEERING
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.
B3DP04UDB3DP04TC
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AXLES
SUSPENSION
STEERING
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.
B3DP04SP
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AXLES
SUSPENSION
STEERING
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
B3EP08PD
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AXLES
SUSPENSION
STEERING
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
B3EP042D
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SUSPENSION
STEERING
XSARA TIGHTENING TORQUES: POWER-ASSISTED STEERING
Steering wheel - Power 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
B3EP08QD
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AXLES
SUSPENSION
STEERING
TIGHTENING TORQUES: POWER-ASSISTED STEERING
Power steering
XSARA
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 subframe: 5
(11) Hydraulic pipe connection: 2.5
(12)Valve to housing fixing: 1.2
(13)Plunger flange screw: 1.2
(14) Screw fixing the steering ram
to the housing: 5.5
(15)Nut fixing the steering ram
to the yoke: 5.5
B3EP08RD
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AXLES
SUSPENSION
STEERING
TIGHTENING TORQUES: POWER-ASSISTED STEERING
XSARA
Power-assisted steering assembly
T
ightening torques (m.daN).
High pressure tube (rubber seal pump side)Power-assisted valve and pump union: 2.5
Return pipe.
Power-assisted valve union: 2.5
(16)Upper front fixing (E3) : 2.5
(17)Upper rear fixing (E3) : 2.2
(18)Fixing (E3) : 2.2
Tightening sequence.
Tighten screws (16) and (18).
Lightly tighten screw (17), then fully tighten.
Pressure switch on the pressure circuit.
Switch opens 30to 35 bars.
Switch closes 25 bars.
Tighten to: 2 m.daN.
B3EP045D
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AXLES
SUSPENSION
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
B3CP05BCB3CP058DB3DP079C
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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AXLES
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).
B3CP05BCB3CP05AC
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
B3DP079C
Value at reference height (-8/+3 mm)Value at reference height (+10/-3 mm)
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SUSPENSION
STEERING
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
B3CP02UC
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