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STEERING
XSARA
Steering wheel Manual steering
MANUAL STEERING SPECIFICATIONS
(a): LHD/RHD = White.
(L): Shaft length = 311 ± 1.5 mm.
(1) Steering wheel fitted with AIRBAG(according to equipment).
(4)Steering column adjustment lever.
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
(b) = Locating bush.
The locating bush must be centred in the reference window before
tightening the cardan bolts
(6).
B3EP08PD
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22/1 Steering ratio
MANUAL STEERING SPECIFICATIONSXSARA
Manual steering (continued)
Number of teeth
Pinion Steering rack
travel
(mm)
73,56 teeth
(RH helix)29(13)
Yellow thicknessmm4,3
Left hand driveSteering rackSteering stop
colour codeNumber
of steering
wheel turns
Length of the steering track rods (Pre adjustment)= 371mm (Between ball joint centres)or391mm (Between the centre of the pivot ball joint and the contact face of the steering rack ball joint).
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STEERING
XSARA POWER ASSISTED STEERING SPECIFICATIONS
Steering wheel Power assisted steering
(a): LHD = Blue.
: RHD = White.
(L): Shaft length = 311 ± 1.5 mm.
(1) Steering wheel fitted with AIRBAG(according to equipment).
(4)Steering column adjustment lever.
Tightening torques (m.daN).
(2) AIRBAGto 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
(b) = Locating bush.
The locating bush must be centred in the reference
window before tightening the cardan bolts
(6).
B3EP08QD
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STEERING
POWER ASSISTED STEERING SPECIFICATIONS
XSARA
Power assisted steering (Continued)
Number of teeth
Pignon Steering rack
travel
(mm)
71,7(
*)
(RH helix)
28
Protector colour Vehicles
BLACKAll Types (except 1.6i 16V 1.9 TD)7
Steering valve
Number of teeth (*) 3,3
LHDSteering rackNumber of
steering wheel
turns
Length of the steering link rods (Pre adjustment)= 371mm (Between ball joint centres)or391mm (Between the centre of the pivot ball joint and the contact face of the steering rack ball joint).
1.6i 16V 1.9 TDORANGE8
18,8/1 Steering
ratio
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STEERING
POWER ASSISTED STEERING SPECIFICATIONS
XSARA
Power assisted steering assembly
Tightening 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. Power assisted steering system capacity =
1 litre.
Oil type:TOTAL FLUIDE ATX.
SAGINAW Pump adjustment = 100 Bars ± 5.
Pump shaft threading 3/8 16 threads per inch.
B3EP045D
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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
Checks 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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STEERING
A > B =Negative figure: – = TOE OUT
A < B = Positive figure:+ =TOE IN
WARNING
AXLE GEOMETRY
Checks at reference height (the reference height of the vehicle is set as per the table below).
NO CRD Vehicle (CRD = Difficult road conditions)
Front axle Rear axle
Vehicle Tracking Castor Pivot angle Camber Tracking Camber
Adjustable Yes No
All types0 ± 1 mm4,8 ± 1,3 mm
0°09’ at + 0°09’3° ± 18’ 10°43’ ± 30’ 0° ± 30’
0°43’ ± 0°12’ 1°13’ ± 18’
XSARA PICASSO
B3CP02UC
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STEERING
A > B =Negative figure: – = TOE OUT
A < B = Positive figure:+ =TOE IN
WARNING
AXLE GEOMETRY
Checks at reference height (the reference height of the vehicle is set as per the table below).
CRD Vehicle (CRD = Difficult road conditions)
Front axle Rear axle
Vehicle Tracking Castor Pivot angle Camber Tracking Camber
Adjustable Yes No
All types 1 ± 1 mm3,7 ± 1,3 mm
0°18’ at 0°0’2°56’ ± 18’ 10°25’ ± 30’ 0°07’ ± 30’
0°33’ ± 0°12’ 1°14’ ± 18’
XSARA PICASSO
B3CP02UC
Engines: NFV RFN RHY
