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STEERING
CHECKING THE POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE PRESSURE
Fill the power steering reservoir to the max.mark «a»on the cap (4).
Engine stopped, move the steering slowly from lock to lock, in both directions approx. ten times.
Top up the fluid to the max. mark «a»on the cap (4).
Run the engine at idle for 3 minutes, without any action on the steering wheel.
Move the steering from lock to lock, until there is no longer any tight spot.
Top up the level if it again goes down.
Bleed the circuit by moving the steering several timesin each direction.
Top up the level if it again goes down.
IMPERATIVE: Use new power steering fluid for both filling and topping-up the circuit.
B3EP16HC
374
C4
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XSARA REAR AXLE
- The frontsilentblocks 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 Greenor Yellowpainted 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 by2 paint
lines.
B3DP04UDB3DP04TC
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XSARA TIGHTENING TORQUES: 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 RH torsion bar is identified by 1 paint line.
- The LH torsion bar is identified by 2 paint lines.
B3DP04SP
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XSARATIGHTENING TORQUES: MANUAL STEERING
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 screws : 1.2
B3EP042D
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TIGHTENING TORQUES: POWER-ASSISTED STEERING
Power 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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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
Measurements 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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TIGHTENING TORQUES: 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
Engines
ALL TYPES 19,6 PINKØ (mm)
Colour ref.Ø (mm)
21Colour ref.
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
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TIGHTENING TORQUES: POWER-ASSISTED STEERING
Tightening torques (m.daN).
(7) Pivot ball-joint nut: 4 ± 0.4
(8) Steering rod adjusting lock nut: 4.5 ± 0.4
(9)Ball-joint on steering rack: 6 ± 0.6
(10) Fixing steering on subframe: 8 ± 0.8
(11)Hydraulic pipe connection: 2.4 ± 0.2
(12)Power steering valve: 1.2 ± 0.2
(13)Plunger flange screws: 1.2 ± 0.2
(14)Steering ram screw on housing: 9 ± 1
(15) Steering ram screw on yoke: 9 ± 1
NOTE:When removing the steering, it is imperative to replace screws
(14)and (15)
(new screws).
B3EP117D
XSARA PICASSO
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