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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
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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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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’
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B3CP02UC
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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
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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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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’
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B3CP02UC
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STEERING
TIGHTENING TORQUES: FRONT AXLE
Tightening torques (m.daN).(1) Damper nut: 4.5 ± 0.4
(2)Cup screw: 2.5 ± 0.2
(3)Suspension leg
(4)Anti-roll bar link rod ball-joint: 3.7 ± 0.3
(5)Suspension leg swivel: 4.5 ± 0.4
(6)Anti-roll bar
(7)Anti-roll bar link rod ball-joint: 3.7 ± 0.3
(8)Lower swivel ball-joint: 4 ± 0.4
(9)Hub nut
(greased): 32.5 ± 2
(10)Wheel bolt
(face and threads not greased): 9 ± 1
(11) Lower arm front pivot: 7.6 ± 0.7
(12) Lower arm rear pivot and
anti-roll bar bearing: 6.8 ± 0.6
(13) Screw under rear pivot : 3.5 ± 0.3
Lower arm in forged steel : 3.7 ± 0,3
Lower arm in plate steel: 3.1 ± 0,3
Screw fixing subframe on bodyshell: 8.5 ± 0,8
Screw fixing ball-joint on lower
arm
(plate steel): 4.5 ± 0,4
Anti-roll bar
Engines
ALL TYPESDiameter
21Colour ref.
WHITE Suspension leg angle:
Ta b«a»towards the front.
B3CP056P
B3CP057D
B3CP043D
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STEERING
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.
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SUSPENSION
STEERING
TIGHTENING TORQUES: POWER-ASSISTED STEERING
Tightening torques (m.daN).
(2) Airbag to steering wheel fixing: 0.8 ± 0.1
(3)Steering wheel fixing: 3.3 ± 0.6
(5)Steering column to support fixing: 4 ± 0.1
(6)Steering cardan joint fixing: 2.3 ± 0.2
B3EP116D
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SUSPENSION
STEERING
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
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