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THIS HANDBOOKsummarises the specifications, adjustments, checks and special features of CITROËN private vehicles, not including UTILITY vehicles for which there exists a separate
handbook.
The handbook is divided into groups representing the main functions:
GENERAL - ENGINE - INJECTION - IGNITION - CLUTCH, GEARBOX, DRIVESHAFTS - AXLES, SUSPENSION, STEERING - BRAKES - AIR CONDITIONING.
In each section, the vehicles are dealt with in the following order: C4 - XSARA - XSARA PICASSO - BERLINGO and all models where applicable.
The information given in this handbook is based on vehicles marketed in EUROPE.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CLUTCH - GEARBOX - TRANSMISSION (continued)
Gearbox specifications312 - 314
Clutch specifications315 - 316
Checking and adjusting the hydraulic
clutch control317 - 318
Tightening torques: manual gearbox
319 - 330
Manual gearbox controls
331 - 343
Recommendations - precautions:
automatic gearbox344 - 346
Tightening torques: manual gearbox
347 - 349
Automatic gearbox controls
350 - 359
Driveshafts360
AXLES - SUSPENSION - STEERING
Axle geometry: C4361 - 364
Tightening torques: front axle365 - 366
Tightening torques: rear axle367
Tightening torques: power steering368 - 369
Setting the steering rack mid-point370
Checking the power steering pressure371 - 374
Axle geometry: Xsara375 - 379Adjusting the handbrake 426
Filling, bleeding the brakes427
AIR CONDITIONING
R134.a: quantities428
Checking the compressor lubricant429 - 430
Pollen filter: all types431 - 433
Filtering and drying cartridge434 - 436
Checking the efficiency of the circuit437 - 446
C4447 - 451
Xsara452
Xsara picasso453 - 456
CONTENTS
Tightening torques: front axle380
Tightening torques: rear axle382
Tightening torques: steering 383 - 384
Tightening torques: power steering385 - 387
Axle geometry: Xsara Picasso388 - 392
Tightening torques: front axle393
Tightening torques: rear axle394
Tightening torques: power steering395 - 397
BRAKES
Brake specifications: C4398 - 399
Tightening torques: Brakes401 - 403
Adjusting the handbrake 405
Filling, bleeding the brakes406 - 410
Brake specifications: Xsara411
Tightening torques 414
Brake specifications415 - 418
Adjusting the handbrake 419
Filling, bleeding the brakes420
Brake specifications: Xsara Picasso421 - 422
Brake specifications423 - 424
Aircon circuit
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GENERAL
C4 CAPACITIES (in litres)
1.4i 16V 1.6i 16V 2.0i 16V 2.0i 2.0i 16V
KFU NFU RFN RFJ RFK
3,75 3,25 4,25 5 5,5
1,2 1,5 1,7 1,7 1,5
2 ± 0,15 2 2
(1) (1)
With ESP = 0,85 Without ESP = 0,75
5,8 6,2 6,2 (2) - 6,6 (3) 6,2 (2) - 6,6 (3) 6,6
6,7 6,8 (2) - 6,9 (3)
0,85
60
Petrol
IMPERATIVE: Systematically check the oil level using the oil dipstick.(1) = The gearbox is lubricated for life (as a guide, the TOTAL capacity is5.85 litres after draining3 litres).
(2) = Temperature37°C. (3) = Temperature 45°C. Engine type
Oil capacity with change
of cartridge
Between Min. and Max.
Manual gearbox
Automatic gearbox
After draining
Braking circuit
Cooling circuit
Manual gearbox
Automatic gearbox
Steering electro-pump
reservoir
Fuel tank
AUTO.AUTO.
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GENERAL
Engine type
Oil capacity with change
of cartridge
Between Min. and Max.
Manual gearbox
Braking circuit
Cooling circuit
Additive reservoir
Steering electro-pump
reservoir
Fuel tank9HX 9HY 9HZ RHR
3,75 5,25
1,55 1,9
2 2,7
With ESP = 0,85 Without ESP = 0,75
6,5 8,1
2,5 2,5
0,85
60
CAPACITIES (in litres)
Diesel
1.6 HDi 16V 2.0 HDi 16V
NOTE: (*) = Version with additional heating.
IMPERATIVE: Systematically check the oil level using the oil dipstick.
C4
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GENERAL
LUBRICANTS - TOTAL recommended oils
POWER STEERING OILS
ENGINE COOLANT FLUID
TOTAL FLUIDE ATX
TOTAL FLUIDE LDS
Special oil distributed by CITROËN
Part No.: 9979 A3
Power steering
All countries
All countriesCITROËN fluid
Protection: -35C°2Litres
5Litres
20 Litres
210Litres9979 70
9979 71
9979 76
9979 779979 72
9979 73
9979 74
9979 75 PacksCITROËN Part No.
REVKOGEL 2000 GLYSANTIN G33TOTAL FLUIDE DA
Special oil distributed by CITROËN
Part No.: 9730 A1
Very cold countries Power steering all vehicles
(except CITROËN C4and C5)
Power steering
C4and C5
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ENGINE
[1] Belt tension measuring instrument
: 4122-T
- Tension the belt using the screw (2).
- Tension should be:
102 ± 7 SEEM units.
- Tighten the screws(1).
- New belt
100 SEEM units.
- Re-used belt
75 SEEM units.
AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT DRIVE BELT
Alternator
Power-assisted steering Power steering and air con.With air conditioning
[1] Belt tension measuring instrument
: 4122-T
- Tension the belt using the screw (4).
- Tension should be:
102 ± 7 SEEM units.
- Tighten the screws (3).
- New belt
100 SEEM units.
- Re-used belt
75 SEEM units.
B1BP1B3CB1BP124CB1BP1B2CB1BP122C
Engine: KFW
XSARA
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ENGINEAUXILIARY EQUIPMENT DRIVE BELT
Without power-assisted steering
Tool.
[1]Belt tension measuring instrument: 4122-T
Removal.
Loosen the screws (2).
Tighten the screw (1)until it is against its stop.
Remove the belt.
Refitting.
Refit the belt.
Fit the tool [1] on the belt at "d".
Tighten the screw (1)to obtain: 106 ± 10 SEEMunits.
Tighten the screws (2)to 2 m.daN.
Remove the tool [1].
B1BP1SECB1BP1SDC
Engine: WJY
XSARA
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ENGINE
XSARAAUXILIARY EQUIPMENT DRIVE BELT
Without power-assisted steering, with air conditioning
Tool.
[1] Belt tension measuring instrument: 4122-T
Removal.
Loosen the screws (1).
Tighten the screw (2)until it is against its stop.
Remove the belt.
Refitting.
Refit the belt.
Fit the tool [1] at "e".
Tighten the screw (2)to obtain: 106 ± 10 SEEMunits.
Tighten the screws (1)to 2 m.daN.
Remove the tool [1].
B1BP1SGCB1BP1SFC
Engine: WJY
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