1988 CITROEN CX suspension

USE OF THE MANUAL
PRESENTATION
The Repair Manual comes in a binder with a “Mu/to” type
mechanism to facilitate the filing of additive sheets
or the removal of a part for operation in the workshop.
The MECHANICAL COMPONENTS, PART 1 VOLUME (8531) covers operations on the MECHANlCAL
COMPONENTS and the BODYWORK which may be carried out by a general workshop.
It is divided into 15 chapters separated by vinyl tab inserts numbered @ to @
General
Engine
Fuel system-Carburettor
Ignition system
Clutch
Gearbox-Drive shafts
Source and reserve of pressure
Front axle Rear axle
Suspension - wheels - tyres
Steering
Braking system
Electrical equipment and radio
Heater, ventilation and air-conditioning
Bodywork
COMPOSITION OF A CHAPTER
Each chapter includes:
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the list of operations in it,
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the operations in numerical order.
OPERATIONS
The operation references are made up as follow: MA 100 - 00 II a
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a) z T-r TiiTz
a) vehicle code letters: MA
b) three figure number identifying the assembly or the assembly part
c) figure indicating the type of operation:
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the figures 000 indicate the vehicle specification
- the figures 00 indicate the assembly specification
- the figures 0 indicate checks and adjustments
- the figures 1 indicate removals and refittings
- the figures 2 indicate dismantling and re-assembly
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the figures 3 indicate reconditioning
d) figure /I,... /2.../... standing for a variant,
e) letter: a, b, standing for an evolution
rious operations are presented:
1’ either through photos, drawings and texts,
hrough photos, drawings and symbols.
‘!%.OSSARY has been placed at the beginning of each volume for this purpose.
e glossary (the one in the Mechanical Components volume is different from the one in
caning for each symbol has been translated into nine languages.
kts in a removable set of “plastic” sheets bound with one manceuvrable me
ion of one or several pages (and obtain photocopies from them, for instance). the Bodywork volur nel,
‘tal r ing to facilitate the
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422.1/l OVING AND REFITTING A REAR AXLE ARM
REMOVAL
Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it on stands,
wheels free.
Remove the road wheel.
Release the pressure in the hydraulic systems.
Remove protection plate (I 1, Fig. I.
Vehicle having the A.B.S. fitted, Fig. II :
Withdraw sensor (3) and push aside the metal panel
and sensor, liberating the electrical harness from the
retaining clips.
Remove suspension cylinder (5), Fig. Ill.
(As explained in @ MA 433. l/2/.
Take off fixing lug (41, Fig. Ill.
Uncouple:
- brake hose (21, Fig. I,
- the anti-roll bar, Fig. Ill. In order to do so, extract
screws (6) and (7) and keep adjustment shims and
washers c(a)) and ccbal.
Take off nut (8) 24 mm A/F, Fig. IV.
Free the shaft and remove the arm. REFITTING
Position the axle arm (the thinner thrust cup (9) :
9.34 mm thick at CCCH facing the interior of the
vehicle, -+ l/87), Fig. V).
l/87 -+ the thrust cups are identical and the adjust-
ment is effected by means of shims facing the exte-
rior of the vehicle.
Return the shaft to its original location.
Place nut (8), new NYSLTOP nul, Fig. IV.
Tighten to 13 mdaN.
Recouple the anti-roll bar, Fig. Ill. Add the screws (6)
and (7) together with the adjustment shims and
washers found at c(a)) and c(b)) on dismantling.
Tighten screws (7) to 6 mdaN and (6) to 10 mdaN.
Reconnect brake hose (2) Fig. I, fitted with a NEW
sleeve seal. Tighten it.
Refit fixing lug (41, Fig. Ill.
Locate suspension cylinder (51, Fig. IV.
(See @ MA 433. l/2/.
ABS vehicle, Fig. II :
Refit sensor (31, (grease the outside of the sensor with
MOBIL TEMP No. I).
Tighten the screw to 1 mdaN.
Reassemble:
- protection plate (I 1, Fig. I,
- the road wheel.
Lower the vehicle to the ground.

REMOVING AND REFITTING
AN UPPER WHEEL ARM
REMOVAL
Raise and support the front of the vehicle on stands
6602-T.
Depressurize the hydraulic circuit.
Set the height control lever to the (( low )) position
Remove, Fig. I :
- the wheel,
- the suspension cylinder pivot retaining pin (I 1,
- the anti-roll bar link rod nut (2).
Uncouple ball-joint (3) from the anti-roll bar link rod
using puller 6320-T. Fig. II.
Screw up the tool nut in the ball-joint stem. Fit the
tool cross piece and pin.
Extract, Fig. Ill,
- the nut from upper ball-joint (4).
Disconnect the upper ball-joint.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is fitted with the ABS, the removal of
the upper ball-joint nut requires pushing back the
transmission.
Remove:
- the pin, C
- the nut lock,
- the drive-shaft nut.
Fig. IV
- nut (51,
Fig. V
- the spindle with extractor 6303-T.
Remark: An adjustment shim may be found between
the arm and the front face of the subframe. REFITTING
The LH wheel arm is different from the RH one. Boss
u a )a should be directed towards the rear of the
vehicle when the wheel arm has been fitted.
Reinstall, Fig. V :
- the arm fitted with its thrust cups (7)
frhe thinner cup facing rearwardsl,
- the adjustment shim (6) found on dismantling, facing
forward.
Engage the spindle ; place a new NYLSTOP nut.
Tighten to 12.5 mdaN
Recouple the upper ball-joint.
Tighten the new NYLSTOP nut to 7 mdaN
Reconnect the anti-roll bar link rod (wipe the ball-joint
fixing but do nor use solventl.
Tighten the new NYLSTOP nut to 4.7 mdaN
Refit the suspension cylinder pivot and pin.
Vehicles equipped with the ABS:
Fit the drive-shaft nut (with the faces and threads
lubricated).
Tighten to 37.5 mdaN.
Replace:
- the nut lock,
- the pin,
- the road wheel

SPECIFICATION AND PARTICULAR FEATURES OF
THE SOURCE AND RESERVE OF PRESSURE
Reservoir:
The reservoir is located in the left hand rear section of the engine compartment. Its breather, situated on the filler
cap, is connected to a filter-capsule placed in the LH wheelarch.
Level indicator: Fig. I
A: maximum mark
B: minimum mark.
Key to reservoir diagram: Fig. I and II
1 - Overflow return from front and rear suspension cylinders.
2 - Overflow return from security valve and front rear height correctors
3 - Reservoir breather with filter in wheelarch.
4 - Hydraulic control block return pipe (ABS).
5 - Operational and overflow return pipes from compensator-brake control valve.
6 - Operational return pipe from pressure regulator and front and rear height correctors.
7 - Suction line for HP pump.
8 - Baffle deflector.
9 - Filter for overflow and operational return pipes.
10 - Fluid level indicator float.
11 - Filter on HP pump suction line.

SPECIFICATION AND PARTICULAR FEATURES OF
THE SOURCE AND RESERVE OF PRESSURE
Security valve: Fig. I
Calibration pressures for slide valve return spring:
- Pressure for isolation (no supply to suspension at A and D) :
- Pressure for supply to suspension (delivery at A and D) : 110 bars min.
130 bars min.
Key to diagram:
A : Feed to front height corrector.
B : Feed to steering rack and control unit.
C : H.P. inlet
D : Feed to rear height corrector.
E : Leakage return.
(1) : Adjusting shims for the calibration of slide valve return spring.
Shim thickness
(2) : Slide valve.
(3) : Fault detector (mechanically operated through shifting of slide-valve (2) 1.
Brake accumulator: Fig. II
-Capacity: . . . . . . . .._.._..~..._~._............_..........._.....
- Calibration pressure: 0.9 mm
0.4 litres
2
62 f 32 bars
F : HP inlet.
G : Centrifugal regulator, security valve
H: Brake control valve.

REMOVING AND REFITTING
THE DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLIES
Support the front of the vehicle on stands 6602-T.
Release the pressure in the hydraulic system.
Set the height control to the “low” position.
Remove: Fig. I:
- the road wheel,
- the pin and nut lock,
- the nut (35 mm A/F). Retain the wheel hub using
tool 6310-T, Fig. I.
Fig. II,
- suspension cylinder swivel ball maintaining pin (I 1,
- anti-roll bar link-rod nut (2).
Uncouple spherical ball (3) from the anti-roll bar link-
rod by means of puller 6320-T, Fig. Ill: (Screw up
the tool nut to the ball-joint stem and fit the tool “U”
part and spindle).
Disconnect the brake pad wear warning lamp electri-
cal harness.
Take off the brake disc cooling plate securing screws. Extract the nut of the swivel lower ball pin.
Uncouple the swivel lower ball pin with extractor
3312-T or 6323-T (Avoid damaging the ball joint
protection rubber).
Removing the LH drive-shaft assembly:
Push the LH drive shaft (5) aside with a chisel (6),
bearing against the heads of the gearbox flange
screws, Fig. V.
Important : If a few hammer strokes are not enough
to push aside drive shaft (51, the circlip is probably
blocked inside the sun gear. In that case, undo
clamp (4) and remove the transmission without its
drive-shaft, (retrieve the rollerl.
Turn the steering through full lock to the left.
Leave the swivel hanging.
Liberate the LH transmission from the hub and remove
it.
Removing the RH drive-shaft assembly:
Slacken the drive-shaft bearing support nuts (71,
Fig. VI.
Swing through a half turn tie rods (81, so as to release
the bearing outer track.
Withdraw drive shaft (9) from the sun gear. (Remove
the shaft, the o’ring seal, bush, and dust seal).
Turn the steering to full right lock; leave the swivel
hanging.
Disengage the RH transmission from the wheel hub
and remove it.

REMOVING AND REFITTING THE
DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLIES
REFITTING
Lubricate the wheel hub seal lips.
Fitting the LH drive-shaft assembly:
install:
- a NEW circlip (21,
- O’ring seal (I).
on the shaft, Fig. I.
Turn the steering through full lock to the left.
Insert the shaft splines home in the sun gear.
Make sure that the circlip is fully entered into its
location within the sun gear by pulling the shaft.
Engage the drive-shaft into the wheel hub.
Fitting the RH drive-shaft assembly:
Turn the steering through full right lock.
Slide the shaft into bearing (3).
Install:
the dust cover (5)
- ring (41,
- o’ring seal (3).
on the drive shaft, Fig. II
Slightly grease the bearing outer ring (7) before ente-
ring it into bearing (8). Fig. Ill.
Introduce the drive-shaft into the hub.
Swivel tie rods (6) by a half turn so that they can grip
the bearing outer ring.
Tighten nuts (9) to 1 mdaN. Couple up the lower ball-joint, (Wipe the ball-joint
fixing but do not use solvent).
Tighten to 6 mdaN the (NEW NYLSTOP) nut.
Recouple link rod (IO) with the anti-roll bar. (Wipe
the ball-joint fixing, do not use solvent).
Tighten to 4.7 mdaN the NEW NYLSTOP type nut.
Refit the suspension cylinder swivel ball and pin (14).
Reconnect the electrical harness to the brake pad
wear warning lamp (I I).
Reinstall the brake disc cooling plate (I 3)
Fit the drive-shaft nut (with faces and threads
lubricatedl.
Clamp the wheel hub with tool 6310-T.
Tighten to: 37.5 mdaN.
Replace:
- nut lock (121,
- the pin,
- the road wheel
Lower the vehicle to the ground
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