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AXLES
SUSPENSION
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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AXLES
SUSPENSION
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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AXLES
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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AXLES
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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AXLES
SUSPENSION
STEERING
TIGHTENING TORQUES: POWER-ASSISTED STEERING
Tightening torques (m.daN).
Unions between pump unions and power steering valve: 2 ± 0.3
(16)Fixing screw: 2.2 ± 0.3
(17)Fixing screw: 2.2 ± 0.3
(18) Fixing screw: 2.2 ± 0.3
NOTE: Coat the threads with product «E3».
A pressure switch is implanted in the hydraulic piping between the high
pressure pump and the power steering valve.
- Opening pressure = 30 / 35 bars.
- Closing pressure = 25 barsminimum.
Tightening torque = 2 ± 0.2.
B3EP118D
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BRAKES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Gyrometer sensor (7) Hydraulic block
C4AP17YCB3HP002C
Observations Part no. Supplier Components
XSARA
ESP hydraulic
blockBOSCH 5.7 ESPLocated on the front
LH wheelarch:
4 adjustmentchannels.IMPERATIVE: Respect the direction of fitting of the gyrometer/
accelerometer sensor
(connector towards the rear of the vehicle).WARNING: The gyrometer/accelerometer sensor should not be
subjected to any impact. Any gyrometer/accelerometer sensor
having suffered an impact must be replaced.
Tightening torque (15): 0,6 ± 0,1 m.daN.
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BRAKES
TIGHTENING TORQUES: BRAKING SYSTEM
XSARA
Tighten the nuts (1)to 2.3 m.daN.
The shaft (2)is held in place by a plastic clip.
B3FP10YD
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AIR
CONDITIONING
SPECIAL FEATURES: AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (R 134.a)
Changing the filtering/drying cartridge
Move aside the radiator/condenser assembly.
Remove the plug (6), using tool [2].
Support the radiator/condenser assembly thus moved aside.
Remove the filtering/drying cartridge (7), using pliers.
Refitting.
Refit the filtering/drying cartridge (7).
Clean the threads of the plug (6).
It is essntial to change the O-ring seals (8).
Lubricate the O-ring seals (8)with aircon compressor oil.
Refit:
- The plug (6), using tool [2], tighten to 1,4 ± 0,2 m.daN.
- The brackets (5).
- The screws (4).
- The cardboard from the radiator harness.
- The nuts (1).
- The air filter assembly (3).
Couple the hose (2).
Recharge the circuit (R134.a)
(according to equipment) (see corresponding
operation).
Check the operation of the air conditioning.
C5HP14NCC5HP14PCC5HP14QC
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