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SUSPENSION
STEERING
C4
A < B = Positive figure: + = TOE-IN
A > B = Negative figure: - = TOE-OUTNOTE
AXLE GEOMETRY
Rear axle
Dissymmetry of lower camber 0° 30'.
EnginesET3J4 - TU5JP EW10DV6 EW10DV6
DV6 DW10BTED4 DW10BTED4
Tyres195/65 R 15 205/55 R 16 205/50 R 17
Camber
(± 0° 30’)No adjustable 1° 45’
Push angle
(± 0° 06’)0°
Tracking Adjustable6,5 ± 1 mm
0° 59’ ± 0° 09’ 0° 55’ ± 0° 09’ 0° 52’ ± 0° 08’
NOTE: Front of the vehicle (following arrow).B3CP02UC
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AXLES
SUSPENSION
STEERING
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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AXLES
SUSPENSION
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
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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SUSPENSION
STEERING
AXLE GEOMETRY
(*) = Difficult road conditions.
Compress the suspension to obtain the calculated values.
NOTE: The difference in height between the two sides should be less than10 mm. Measure the radius of the rear wheel: R2.
Calculate the dimensionH2. Measure the radius of the front wheel: R1.
Calculate the dimension H1 ouH1’.
Measurements at reference height (the reference height of the vehicle is set as per the table below).
B3CP05BCB3CP05AC
XSARA PICASSO
Front axleRear axle
Front axle
Rear axle Vehicles all engine versions (except CRD (*))
H1 = R1 – L1 or H1’ = R1 – L1’
L1 = 90,5 mmL1’ = 124 mmL2 = 8,5 mm H2 = R2 + L2
B3DP079C
Value at reference height (-8/+3 mm)Value at reference height (+10/-3 mm)
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AXLES
SUSPENSION
STEERING
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
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AXLES
SUSPENSION
STEERING
AXLE GEOMETRY
(*) = Difficult road conditions.
Compress the suspension to obtain the calculated values.
NOTE: The difference in height between the two sides should be less than10 mm. Measure the radius of the rear wheel: R2.
Calculate the dimensionH2. Measure the radius of the front wheel: R1.
Calculate the dimension H1 orH1’.
Checks at reference height (the reference height of the vehicle is set as per the table below).
B3CP05BCB3CP05AC
XSARA PICASSO
Front axleRear axle
Front axle
Rear axle CRD vehicle versions (*)
H1 = R1 – L1 or H1’ = R1 – L1’
L1 = 75,5 mmL1’ = 109 mmL2 = 23,5 mmH2 = R2 + L2
B3DP079C
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AXLES
SUSPENSION
STEERING
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 TYPES- 1 ± 1 mm3,7 ± 1,3 mm
- 0°18’ à 0°0’2°56’ ± 18’ 10°25’ ± 30’ 0°07’ ± 30’
- 0°33’ ± 0°12’- 1°14’ ± 18’
XSARA PICASSO
B3CP02UC
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CONDITIONING
442
CHECKING THE EFFICIENCY OF THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Interpretation of the diagnosis
«x»Check satisfactory
«y»Lack of aircon fluid in the aircon circuit
«z» Excess aircon fluid in the aircon circuit
«aa» Filtering and drying cartridge clogged
«ab»Other problems
(see table on previous page)
E5AP2FCD
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