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C4TIGHTENING TORQUES: POWER-ASSISTED STEERING
Steering assistance electrovalve
Ref. Description Tightening
15Fixing of electrovalve on chassis member2,3 ± 0,2
16Screw fixing bracket on electrovalve2 ± 0,2
17Fixing of electrovalve on chassis member2,2 ± 0,2
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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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AXLE GEOMETRY XSARA
Values of the front and rear suspensions, at reference height
RPO 8667 #Front axle
Saloon / Estate
Saloon or Entreprise
All engines (exceptSaloon TU3JPSaloon / Estate CRD
Tolerances Adjustable
All TU3JP engines
TU3JP/CRD)CRD (*)All engines
(except TU3JP)
Tracking±1 mm
YES- 1,5 ± 1 mm
- 0°15' ± 10' (toe-out)
Castor ± 18' 3° 2°55' 2°55'
Pivot angle ± 30' NO 10°40' 10°44' 10°22' 10°26'
Camber ± 30' 0° 0°12' 0°07'
Rear axle
Saloon / Estate CRD (*)
Tolerances AdjustableSaloon all engine types
Estate all engine types all engine types Saloon entreprise
Tracking± 1,3 mm
YES4,54 ± 1,3 mm 4,27 ± 1,3 mm 3,45 ± 1,3 mm
0° 41' ± 11' 0° 39' ± 11' 0° 31' ± 10'
Camber ± 15' NO - 0°57' - 0°58' - 0°59'
(*) CRD = Difficult road conditions.
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XSARA
AXLE GEOMETRY
a = Angle which defines the tracking between the front and rear axles.
Its value must not exceed12'.
Anti-roll bars
Engine versions Diameter Colour ref.
ALL TYPESSaloon 19 Blue
Estate 20 Yellow
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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
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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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A> B =Negative figure: – = TOE-OUT A < B = Positive figure: + = TOE-INNOTE
AXLE GEOMETRY
Measurements at reference height (compress the suspension to obtain the calculated values).
Vehicles all engine versions (except CRD (*))
Front axle Rear axle
Vehicle Tracking CastorPivot angleCamber Tracking Camber
Adjustable Yes No
ALL TYPES0 ± 1 mm4,8 ± 1,3 mm
- 0°09’ à + 0°09’3° ± 18’ 10°43’ ± 30’ 0° ± 30’
- 0°43’ ± 0°12’- 1°13’ ± 18’
XSARA PICASSO
B3CP02UC
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