1979 Citroen CX engine

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine d) Valve springs :
The inlet and exhaust valve springs are identical.
Characteristics :
- Diameter of wire : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.6 + 0.02 mm
Interior diameter : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 2 0.2 mm
- Length of spring under load : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 39mm(load=m40t2,8kg)
30.6 mm ( load = 84 ~‘1.8 kg )
Coating : ._._................................................................................................ Red or blue varnish
e) Upper spring cups : Identical inlet and exhaust.
f ) Retaining clips : Identical inlet and exhaust
6. Timing :
a) Camshaft :
Chain-driven camshaft, resolving in three cupro -lead bearings.
- Camshaft end-float (a,//>~ I /hi<-krlc~ss a,/ !/o,/s(, I: 0.05 to 0.30 mm
- Thickness of flange : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.44 to 5.46 mm
- Amount of cam lift :
Inlet : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..__.._..._ _.;._.; .._...._ ..__.___.., 6.63
2’0.02 mm
Exhaust : ___._._..._.........................................................................................,... 6.14 + ‘0.02 mm
WARNING :
Never attempt to rotate the engine by means of the camshaft pulley fixing nut.
TIMING DIAGRAM
(With theoretical inlet and exhaust clearance of 1 .lO mm )

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine OPERATION No MA. 100-00 : Characteristics and special features of the engine. Op. MA. 100.00 15
b) Timing chain :
- Clearance between the chain and the chain guide : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.10 to 0.50 mm
c) Rockers :
- Length of push rods :
- Inlet : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189.10 ‘, Og’Q5 mm
- Exhaust : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213.35 + 0.3
- 0.75 mm
- Maximum out of true of pushrods : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 mm
- Rocker clearance (engine cold) :
-Inlet : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.15mm
- Exhaust : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.20 mm
7. Flywheel :
2 - Distance between the clutch mechanism thrust face, and the 0 u clutch disc thrust face : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5 -is mm
7
co
G NOTE : It is essential to fit the diaphragm or flywheel mounting screws with LOCTITE FRENETANCH.
x
z - Correct fitting of starter ring : non machined face of the ring facing the flywheel shouldering.
s
2
E 8. Lubrication system :
5
z
6%
- Grade of oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TOTAL ALTIGRADE GTS 20/W 50
2
- Capacity of sump :
- after dismantling : . . . . . . . .._................................................................. 5.800 litres ( IO.2 pts )
- after draining and changing the filter : : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l......................... 5.306 litres ( 9.3 pts )
- after draining : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.650 litres ( 8.2 pts )
- Oil pressure :
(At a temperature of 100 +‘S’ C)
- at 2000 rpm : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 .bar min. ( 43.5 psi )
- at 4000 rpm : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 to 5 bar ( 58 to 72 l/2 psi )
- Calibration of pressure switch : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 475 to 675 mbar ( 7 to 9.8 psi )
(warning lamp goes oat)
- Calibration of temperature switch (CX 2000 e Jan. 1975) : . . . . 1... 147’ to 150’ C
(warning lamp goes comes on)
(All CX vehicles Jan. 1975 -) : 135” to 138’ C
(warning lamp comes on )
- Calibration of relief valve spring :
- length of spring fully compressed : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 mm
- length of spring under load of 10.9 kg : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 mm
- Filter cartridge :
- calibration of (( by-pass )) valve : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550 mbar ( 8 psi )
NOTE : When changing the filter cartridge, check the cleanliness of the seal and’the contact area on the filter
housing.
- For removing and fitting the cartridge : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Use Tool 6002-T

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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine OPERATION No MA. 100-00 : Characteristics and special jeafruvs oj the cvlghv.
Op. MA. 100-00 17
9..Tightening torque :
a) Engine suspension :
4-.spc~~d manrlal gearbox :
7 Torque bar (( Nylstop )) fixing nuts : .............................................................. 8.2 da Nm ( 59 ft.Ib )
- Securing screws for the flexible bearer on the subframe ; ........................ 3 da Nm ( 22 ft.lb)
- Flexible bearer assembly screws :
..................................................... .
........ 10 da Nm (72 ft.lb)
S-sp~~tl n1m11ra1 gca~box. and forq~~c cour,c~rtrr gc~arkos
- Torque bar (( Nylstop )) fixing nuts : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 da Nm (72 ft.lb)
- R:H. flexible mountinq assembly screws : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 da Nm ( 72 ‘ft.lb )
- L.H. flexible bearer assembly screws : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 to 17 da Nm ( 116 to 123 ft.lb )
b) Crankcase :
Screws and nuts securing the timing cover : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4 to 1.9 da Nm (10 to 14 ft.lb)
c) Timing :
- Screw on the camshaft thrust bearing : . . . . . . . . . . . .._............................................ 1 .4 to 1 .9 da Nm ( 10 to 14 ft.lb )
- Timing chain guide securing screw : . . . . . . . . . . . ..__................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.4 to 1.9 da Nm ( 10 to 14 ft.lb)
- Timing chain tensioner securing screw : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.9 to 1 .I da Nm (6.5 to 8 ft.lb )
d) Lubrication system :
- Oil filter mounting ( LOCTITE FRENETANCH ) : ......................................
1 to 1 .5 da Nm ( 7 to 11 ft.lb )
- Oil temperature switch : .................................................................................. 3 to 3.5 da Nm ( 22 to 25 ft.lb )
- Union screw for cylinder head lubrication passage : ..................................
1 to 1 .2 da Nm ( 7 to 9 ft.lb )
- Oil filter cartridge ( SPV
wnrt/r]nctc/rer‘s rmte ) : ............................................ 1 .l to 1 .5 da Nm ( 8 to 11 ft.lb )
- Engine oil drain plug ( lo~!,c,r s/t~/p
co/‘cr) : .................................................. 3.5 to 4.5 da Nm (25 to 32.5 ft.lb)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine OPERATION No MA. 112-O : ChcJcking and adjusting the valrv mechanism. Op. MA. 112-O
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ADJUSTING THE ROCKER ARMS
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2 Rotating the crankshaft :
7
m
Vc,birlvs /i//cd wifh n WRIINRI ~varbot :
E Raise one front wheel of the vehicle,
and engage 4th or 5th gear in order to rotate the crankshaft by means of the
3
6 raised wheel.
I
e Vchirlcs /ittcd wilh a lo~qnr covwrlc~ :
- There are two methods for rotating the crankshaft :
Gz feed the
starter using CI G-volt battery,
;
remove the protective plate under the converter casing, and rotate it using a screwdriver.
:
Never attempt to rotate the engine using the camshaft pulley locknut.
1. Remove the following :
a) The rocker cover and its gasket (~,ofii~rr~s
/i//d Will, a rarb,,wt/or I.
b) The injection manifold and the racker-cover
(/,,<,I iU/<~CfPd r,zgir,rs 1.
2. Adiust the engine cold :
Inkt : 0.15 mm
With lb<‘ i Exhaust : 0.20 mm
3. Fit the rocker cover and its gasket.
Tightening torque of fixing screws : 0.5 to 0.8 daNm
(3.5 tc. 6 ft.lbs ).
Fit the injection manifold f i/ nczvd br 1.
Lower the wheel to the ground,
and disengage the
gear.
r ACCEPTABLEMETHODS
I I
I. (< Rocking )> the valves :
(Inlet valve starting to open, and exhaust valve
I
closing) closing)
Bring No. 1 in <, rocking position /) adjust No. 4 Bring No. 1 in <, rocking position /) adjust No. 4
II II
No. 3” ” ” ” No. 3” ” ” ” No. 2 No. 2
0 0
No.4 I’ ” ” ” No.4 I’ ” ” ” No. 1 No. 1
” No.2 ” ” ” ” ” No.2 ” ” ” ” No. 3 No. 3
II. Exhaust valves fully open :
Valve to be opened
fully : Adjustment of rocker arm
CleUKUlCe
Exhaust valve No. 1
,, I, No. 3
,, ,, No. 4
,, ,, No. 2
If a rocker-rim noise persists after adjustment, proceed as follows :

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Remove the control pulley ( 1 ) from the extremity
of the camshaft.
SIacken fixing nuts (3 ) of the camshaft bearing
housing.
Rotate the crankshaft so as to fully open the exhaust
valve of No. 4 cylinder.
Lock the securing screw (3 ) for the bearing housing.
Position the control pulley.
Tightening torque for nut (2) : 8 daNm (58 ft.lbs).
Adjust the rocker arms as indicated previously.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine OPERATION No MA. 120.0 : Chrrki,,~ the /iminp. Op. MA. 120-O 1
CHECKING THE TIMING.
lototing the crankshah :
) Vebirl~s /i/fed with a mantra~ gearbox :
Lift one of the front wheels of the vehicle, and
engage’ 4th or 5th gear so as to rotate the crank-
shaft,
by means of the raised wheel.
1) Vehicles /itted with n torqee ronrwrter :
Two methods are permissible to rotate the crank
shaft :
- feed the starter “iota from (I &volt battery,
or remove the protective plate under the
converter casing, and rotate the converter
using a screwdriver.
1. Remove :
spore wheel,
cylinder head (carburettor engine 1,
the injection manifold and the rocker cover
(fuel injection engine 1.
2. Bring piston of cylinder No. 4 to TDC. with the
valves in (( rocking position x
NOTE : The TDC mark on engine flywheel co”
be see” at point (( a )) on the clutch housing.
3. Adjust clearance of inlet valve ( 1 ) of No. 1
cylinder to
1.10 mm (theoretical clearance 1.
4. Turn crankshaft exactly one turn in direction of
rotation of engine f m/i-clockwise iro>t! /lyre hpel
side I.
5. Check clearance of inlet valve on cylinder No. 1.
This must be between 0.05
and 0.25 mm.
6. Check and adiust rocker-arm clearance
(engine cold )
Inlet .__....__.............................................,.,, 0.1 5 mm
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.20 mm

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OPERATION No MA. 142.000 : c reurral ,‘~alrrrr.s o/’ /he <-arhnra/i”,,.
Op. MA. 142.000 1
NOTE : This operation is relevant for all vehicles lrom 1977 models onwards.
Every o PETROL )) vehicle introduced from October 1st 1976 onwards must be fitted with CI (( tamper-proof ))
carburettor ,Vnl;d Jar n/l fil’KOl’llA rour,/rii,s. v
.~p,
SWll/)li, ,.
This device is made up of a protective plug for the mixture adjustment screw (SOLEX and WEBER), and for the
butterfly adjustment screw or screws (SOLEX ).
If the carburettor is not properly adjusted, the original protective plug Inhifv ov W/:HI:K
rnrhurc,itors. hlnrk 01,
S0l.li.Y rorhuwltor I will be removed, and after adjustment of the carburettor, will he replaced by (I e REPAIR )I
protective plug I
block ou U’I:RIK c n~hur-r~/io~~. md while OH S0l.li.Y rn,br,rv~tors 1.
The Replacement Parts Deportment supplies under Reference Number 4035-T CI new kit for removing and refitting
the protective plugs on WEBER and SOLEX carburettors.
NOTE : The first kits supplied by the Replacement Parts Department (Ref. 4029-T ) con be supplemented with
tools (
D) 4031 -T and ( F ) 4032 T.
o TOOLS INCLUDED IN KIT 4035-T :
4
A -
Gun
2 B - Tool for loading gun
o C - Tool for extracting the plug
(a ) protectinq the sunken mixture adjustment screw lS0LIi.Y ).
:
D - Tool for extracting the plug (a ) protecting the sunken mixture adjustment screw ( WliHliK)
g E - Tool for fitting plug ( Q ) and cop ( b ) lSOl.fi.~ avd WI 2 F - Tool for breaking the head of cap ( b) of the sunken mixture screw with collar ~SOI.I:.Y ,
7 G - Tool for extracting cap (
b ) (JO/.I:. I
2 H - Tool for fitting cap ( C ) protecting the stop-screw for the throttle spindle (~0l.li.x I