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CLUTCH
GEARBOX
TRANSMISSION
AL4 GEARBOX CONTROLS
Gearbox end.
The automatic gearbox is controlled by a cable.
«c»or «d»Push-button.
(1)Control lever with ball-joint
(2)Automatic adjustment
(pull out the button to adjust the control, push it in to lock the
adjustment of the control)
(3)Sleeve stop
(4)Selection control locking clip (5)on the sleeve stop (3)
Engines: KFV - RFN
C4 - XSARA - XSARA PICASSO
B2CP3N7C
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CLUTCH
GEARBOX
TRANSMISSION
AL4 GEARBOX CONTROLS
In passenger compartment.
The selector control has 6 positions.
The gear selector is guided by the shape of the stepped gate and by a retaining spring
which pulls it to the left hand side.
Push the lever to the right to exit from position «P».
NOTE: The vehicle is equipped with the «shift lock»: you have to switch on the ignition
and press the brake pedal to unlock the selector lever from position «P».
P:Park
(system locked).
R:Reverse gear.
N:Neutral.
D:Automatic
(1st to 4th gear).
3:Automatic (1st to 3rd gear).
2:Automatic (1st to 2nd gear).
A switch located to the left of the gear control allows the driver to choose from these
programmes:
- Normal: Conventional use of the automatic gearbox.
- Sport:This programme favours performance.
- Snow:In position «D», starting is in 2ndgear for diesel and in 3rdgear for petrol.
NOTE:Only the positions «P»or «N»authorise the starting of the engine.
Engines: NFU - RFN - RHZ
XSARA
B2CP3ADC
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CLUTCH
GEARBOX
TRANSMISSION
XSARARECOMMENDATIONS/PRECAUTIONS: AL4 AUTOMATIC GEARBOX (SHIFT LOCK)
Engines: NFU - RFN - RHZ
SHIFT LOCK.
NOTE: The«shift lock» is a system that locks the gear selection lever in position«P».
Unlocking the «SHIFT LOCK»
(normal operation).
- Switch on the ignition.
- Press the brake pedal and keep it pressed.
- Move the gear selection lever out of position«P».
Unlocking the «SHIFT LOCK»
(with an operating fault).
NOTE: It is impossible to unlock the«shift lock» with the«Normal operation» method.
The fault may originate from one of the following components:
- «Shift lock».
- Gear lever position switch.
- Automatic gearbox ECU.
- Electrical harnesses.
- Battery voltage.
Remove:
- The cover(1).
- Unlock the«shift lock» (2) with the aid of a screwdriver.
- Move the gear selection lever out of position«P».
C5FP06ZC
C5FP06YC
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CLUTCH
GEARBOX
TRANSMISSION
RECOMMENDATIONS/PRECAUTIONS: AL4 AUTOMATIC GEARBOX (SHIFT LOCK)
SHIFT LOCK.
NOTE: The«shift lock» is a system that locks the gear selection lever in position«P».
Unlocking the «SHIFT LOCK»
(normal operation).
- Switch on the ignition.
- Press the brake pedal and keep it pressed.
- Move the gear selection lever out of position«P».
Unlocking the «SHIFT LOCK»
(with an operating fault).
NOTE:It is impossible to unlock the«shift lock» with the«Normal operation» method.
The fault may originate from one of the following components:
- «Shift lock».
- Gear lever position switch.
- Automatic gearbox ECU.
- Electrical harnesses.
- Battery voltage.
Remove:
- Unlock the«shift lock» by pressing at «a» with a screwdriver placed in the gear
selection control gate.
- Move the gear selection lever out of position«P».
Engine: RFN
XSARA PICASSO
B2CP3N8C
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AXLES
SUSPENSION
STEERING
AXLE GEOMETRY
Conditions for checking and adjusting
Vehicle heights at reference height
Rear height Front height
L2 L1
Tools : [1] Gauge for measuring the the wheel radius, 4 bolts: 4300-T.
Tyres inflated to correct pressures. Vehicle at reference height.
Steering rack locked at mid point
(see corresponding operation).
H1 = R1 - L1
H1 = Measurement between the measuring zone underneath the front
subframe and the ground.
R1 = Front wheel radius under load.
L1 =Distance between the wheel axis and the measuring zone underneath
the front subframe.H2 = R2 + L2
H2 = Measurement between the measuring zone underneath the rear sill
and the ground.
R2 =Rear wheel radius under load.
L2 =Distance between the wheel axis and the measuring zone underneath
the rear sill.
E1AP0F3D
C4
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AXLES
SUSPENSION
STEERING
C4TIGHTENING TORQUES: POWER-ASSISTED STEERING
Steering column
Ref. Description Tightening
1Fixed central controls steering wheel screw2,2 ± 0,2
2Steering column interface nuts
3Upper nuts
4Lower nuts
5Fixing of steering cardan on valve stem
Steering mechanism with integral ram
Ref. Description Tightening
6Union of hydraulic pipe on ram0,8 ± 0,1
7Fixing of distributor valve on steering mechanism1,5 ± 0,1
8Fixing of bracket on distributor valve2 ± 0,2
9Union of hydraulic pipe on distributor valve0,8 ± 0,1
10Steering ball-joint nut3,5 ± 0,3
11Locking nut for adjustment of steering track rods5,5 ± 0,5
12Fixing of ball-joint on steering rack7 ± 0,7
13Stud on steering mechanism0,8 ± 0,1
14Nut fixing mechanism on subframe8 ± 0,8
B3EP177D
B3EP176D
2,2 ± 0,2
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AXLES
SUSPENSION
STEERING
SPECIAL FEATURES: STEERING
Preliminary operation.
Raise and support the vehicle on a two-column lift.
Remove (on RH side):
- The clip (1).
- The clip (2).
Detach the steering rack protection 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.
Position the steering rack to the dimension “L”
(mid-point of the steering rack).
Refit:
- The protection gaiter.
- The clip (1)
(new)and the clip (2).
B3EP13VD
Engines: KFU - NFU - RFN - RFJ - RFK - 9HX - 9HY - 9HZ - RHR
B3EP13UC
Setting the steering rack mid-point
C4
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AXLES
SUSPENSION
STEERING
CHECKING THE POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE PRESSURE
Checking the valve sealing.
Remove the under-engine shield.
Move aside the heat shield from the steering mechanism.
Slacken the unions (2)on the power steering ram.
Uncouple the two supply pipes (3)from the distributor valve and move them aside.
Fit on the distributor valve the two plugs [8], tighten to 0,8 m.daN.
Move the steering slowly from lock to lock, to drain the ram.
Top up the level of the power steering fluid.
Open the tap [5].
Stop the engine.
Maintain the engine speed at accelerated idle.
Hold the wheels on full lock, first on one side then on the other.
The pressure should adjust to 105 ± 5 bars.
The pressure is correct: replace the steering mechanism.
The pressure is lower than the values above: replace the distributor valve.
Couple the two supply pipes (3)on the distributor valve; tighten to 0,8 m.daN.
Retighten the unions (2)on the power steering ram; tighten to 0,8 m.daN.
Remove the union [7]on the high pressure pipe (1)and the union [6]on the power steering
electropump.
Refit:
- the high pressure pipe (1); tighten to 2 ± 0,2 m.daN.
- the screen wash reservoir, the front RH splash-shield and the front RH wheel.
B3EP16FC
B3EP16GC
C4
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