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SUSPENSION
STEERING
FEATURES OF ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
Engines: HFX KFV KFU NFU 8HX 8HW 8HV 8HY
Steering mechanism
Tightening torques m.daN.
(4)
Ball joint fixing on pivot: 3,5 ± 0,3
(5)
Steering rod lock nut: 5 ± 0,5
(8)
Threaded washer
(9) Stud: 0,8 ± 0,1
(10)
Flat washers
(11)Fixing of mechanism on subframe:8 ±0,8
Connectors.
(6)
Supply of electric assistance motor
(7) Torque sensor signals
HFX KFV 8HX 8HWKFV (BVA)
NFU 8HY 8HV
Electric motor 60 A 65 A
Steering rack travel2x72 2x64
Steering ratio45,6/1
Number of rotations
3,22,8
of steering wheel
Inner angle of lock 38° 32°30’
Outer angle of lock 32°24’ 28°42’
B3EP13JD
C3 C3 PLURIEL
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SUSPENSION
STEERING
SPECIAL FEATURES: STEERING
Engines: HFX KFV KFU NFU 8HX 8HW 8HV 8HY
Centring the steering rack
Preliminary operation.
Raise and support the vehicle on a two column lift.
Remove, on the RH side of the steering rack:
Clip
(1).
Clip (2).
Release the steering rack rpotection gaiter.
Setting.
Move the steering to full left hand lock.
Measure the dimension X.
Move the steering to full right hand lock.
Measure the dimension
Y.
Calculate the dimension:
L = (Y – X): 2.
Refit:
The steering rack rpotection gaiter
New clips
(1)and (2).
B3EP13UC
B3EP13VD
C3 C3 PLURIEL
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STEERING
XSARA
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 RHtorsion bar is identified by 1 paint line.
The
LHtorsion bar is identified by 2 paint lines.
B3DP04SP
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STEERING
XSARA REAR AXLE
The front silentblocks 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 Green or Yellow painted 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 by
2 paint lines.
B3DP04UDB3DP04TC
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STEERING
XSARAMANUAL STEERING SPECIFICATIONS
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 screw: 1.2
B3EP042D
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SUSPENSION
STEERING
POWER ASSISTED STEERING SPECIFICATIONS
Power assisted 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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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
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
REAR AXLE
Tightening torques m.daN.
(14)
Front silentblock on subframe: 9.4 ± 0.9
(15)
Anti roll bar bolt: 5.5 ± 0.5
(16)
Rear torsion bar
(17)Anti roll bar
(18)Tubular axle
(19) Front silentblock on bodyshell: 4 ± 0.4
(20)
Rear upper arm.
(21) Wheel bolt (face and threads not lubricated):9 ±1
(22)
Damper
(23)Rear silentblock on subframe:5.4 ± 0.5
(24)
Damper pin nut: 11 ± 1
(25)
Stub axle nuts (lubricated):25 ±2
(26)
Rear silentblock on bodyshell: 6.5 ± 0.6
Anti roll bar
Torsion bar
Engine
All Types19,6 PINK Ø (mm)Colour
referenceØ (mm)
21Colour
reference
ORANGE
B3DP078D
NOTE:The RH torsion bar can be identified by 1 paint line.
The LH torsion bar can be identified by 2 paint lines.
XSARA PICASSO
