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Offset
(in mm)
DI3501
WHEELS AND TYRES
Specifications
WHEEL RIMS
There are two forms of wheel identification marking:
- engraved markings for steel rims,
- cast marking for alloy rims.
The marking gives the main dimensional specifications of the wheel.
The marking may be complete:
Example : 5 1/2 J 14 4 CH 36
or simplified
Example : 5 1/2 J 14
35
The four wheel bolts are over a diameter of 100
mm (4 mounting bolts).
Maximum run-out: 1.2 mm measured on the rim
edge (at G).
Maximum eccentricity: 0.8 mm measured on the
pressure face of the tyre beads.
FE
Number
of holes
DCB
WIDTH
(in inches)
5 1/2
A
TYPE
OF WHEEL
5 1/2 J 14
4 CH 36J144CH36
RIM
PROFILE
NOMINAL DIAMETER
(in inches). under tyre
beadTyre bead
profile
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STEERING ASSEMBLY
Axial ball joint
36
Put the vehicle on a two post lift.
REMOVAL
Disconnect the track rod end using tool T.Av. 476.
Slacken the bolt on the parallelism adjustment
sleeve and slacken the track rod end while
holding the axial ball joint using an open wrench.
Make a mark or count the number of turns of
thread taken up so the parallelism can be pre-
adjusted on refitting.
Remove the plastic retaining clip for the gaiter
and remove the gaiter.
SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
Wheel bolts 9
Track rod end nut 3.7
Bolt on parallelism adjustment sleeve 1.7
Axial ball joint 5
Dir. 1305-01 Tool for removing - refitting
axial ball joint
Dir. 1306 Tool for retaining SMI unit rack
T.Av. 476 Ball joint extractor
TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daN.m)Turn the wheels so the rack teeth are freed on the
valve side.
Fit tool Dir. 1306.
In this position, release the axial ball joint using
tool Dir. 1305-01.
97469R1
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STEERING ASSEMBLY
Manual steering rack
36
Put the vehicle on a two post lift.
REMOVAL
Remove the front wheels.
Cut the rubber gaiter retaining clip and push the
gaiter back towards the bulkhead.
Disconnect the ball joints using tool T.Av. 476.
Remove:
- the universal joint eccentric bolt,
- the steering rack mounting bolts on the sub-
frame.
Remove the steering rack.
SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
Wheel bolts 9
Track rod end nut 3.7
Steering rack mounting bolts 5.5
Universal joint eccentric bolt 2.5
T.Av. 476 Ball joint extractor
TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daN.m)REFITTING
Refitting is the reverse of removal. Observe the
recommended tightening torques.
If a new steering rack is being fitted, fit the track
rod ends in the position noted on removal.
To do this, slacken the bolt on the parallelism
adjustment sleeve and slacken the track rod end
while holding the axial ball joint using an open
wrench.
Make a mark or count the number of turns of
thread taken up so the parallelism can be pre-
adjusted on refitting.
Check the parallelism.
NOTE : the markings on the track rod ends MUST
BE OBSERVED
(one mark on right hand joint, two
marks on left hand joint).
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STEERING ASSEMBLY
Power assisted steering rack
36
SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
Mot. 453-01 Hose clamp pliers
T.Av. 476 Ball joint extractor
Wheel bolts 9
Track rod end nut 3.7
Steering rack mounting bolt 5
Universal joint eccentric bolt 2.5
Engine tie bar bolt 6.5
TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daN.m)
Put the vehicle on a two post lift.
REMOVAL
Remove the front wheels.
Fit a clamp Mot. 453-01 to each of the pipes from
the oil reservoir.
NOTE :never clamp the high pressure pipes.
Cut the rubber gaiter retaining clip and push the
gaiter back towards the bulkhead.
Disconnect the ball joints using tool T.Av. 476.
Remove the universal joint eccentric bolt.
Disconnect the oxygen sensor.
Remove the exhaust downpipe.
Remove the bolt (engine side) from the engine tie
bar and pivot the engine and transmission
assembly forwards.
Insert a retaining block.
Special notes for F8Q engine
Remove (from above) :
- the battery,
- the battery mounting,
- the high and low pressure pipes from the
steering valve.
13120S
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STEERING ASSEMBLY
Manual steering assistance pump
36
SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
Mot. 453-01Hose clamp pliers
Put the vehicle on a two post lift.
REMOVAL
Remove:
- the right hand wheel,
- the right hand mudguard,
- the bumper (10 bolts).
- the accessories belt,
- the pulley.
Fit a clamp Mot. 453-01 to the supply pipe.
Disconnect the supply and high pressure pipes.
Take precautions to catch the PAS fluid.
Remove the three pump mounting bolts and
remove the pump.
REFITTING
Refitting is the reverse of removal. Observe the
procedure for tensioning the belt (see section 07).
Fill and bleed the circuit, moving the steering
from lock to lock.
F8Q engine
without AC
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STEERING ASSEMBLY
Steering column
36
TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daN.m)
REMOVAL
Disconnect the battery.
Set the vehicle wheels straight.
Remove the steering wheel in the following
manner.
Without airbag option
Remove the plastic cover.
Remove:
- the steering wheel bolt (this
MUST be renewed
on refitting),
- the steering wheel after noting its position.
With airbag option
REMOVAL
Disconnect the battery.
Remove:
- the driver’s airbag cushion by the two Torx T30
bolts (tightening torque 0.5 daN.m) located
behind the steering wheel and disconnect the
connector ( D ),
IMPORTANT: pyrotechnic systems (airbags and
pretensioners) must not be handled near to a heat
source or flame - they may be triggered.
IMPORTANT : whenever the steering wheel is
removed, the airbag connector ( D )
MUST be
disconnected. The airbag is fitted with a
connector which short circuits when it is
connected to avoid any incorrect triggering.
12973S
- the horn connector, if fitted,
- the steering wheel bolt (this
MUST be renewed
on refitting),
- the steering wheel after setting the wheels
straight,
- the half cowlings ( three bolts).
Disconnect the rotary switch connector and
remove it after removing the three mounting
bolts ( E ).
When removing the switch, its position must be
noted:
• either by ensuring the wheels are straight when
removing it so that the track may be positioned
centrally,
• or by immobilising the rotary switch rotor with
adhesive tape.
Steering wheel bolt 4.5
Steering column universal joint
eccentric bolt 2.5
Steering column mounting nuts 2
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STEERING ASSEMBLY
Steering column
36
If the switch is being replaced, the new part is
supplied ready-centred, held in place by an
adhesive label which tears off when the steering
wheel is moved for the first time (fit with the
wheels straight).
12970S
Remove:
- the half cowlings (three bolts),
- the stalk - switch assembly (one bolt).
12967-1R
12971R
Disconnect the connectors.
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MECHANICAL ELEMENT CONTROLS
Braking compensator
37
NOTE
the braking compensators differ depending on the type of rear axle:
-standard load rear axle: red reference mark,
-increased load rear axle: green reference mark,
REMOVAL
Put the vehicle on a two post lift.
Disconnect the brake pipes.
Disconnect rod ( 2 ) from the compensator by
slackening bolt ( 1 ).
Remove the compensator (two bolts).
12865-1R
TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daN.m)
Hydraulic unions 1.7
Compensator mounting bolt 1.8
Rod adjustment bolt 1
NOTE : do not alter the position of nut (3).
REFITTING
Refitting is the reverse of removal.
Bleed and check the circuit (see section "Checking
- Adjusting").
SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
Fre. 244 -03
or
Fre. 1085-01
CHECKING
Connect two pressure gauges Fre. 244-03 or
Fre. 1085-01 :
- one at the front right hand side,
- one at the rear left hand side.
Bleed the pressure gauges via screw (P).
98828R
Progressively press the brake pedal until the
pressure at the front wheels is the setting
pressure (see table of values). Read the
corresponding pressure at the rear wheels;
correct it if necessary.Pressure gauge for checking
compensator rating
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