2005 Citroen C4 Hand brake

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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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CLUTCH
GEARBOX
TRANSMISSION
HYDRAULIC CLUTCH CONTROL: CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS
Bleeding the hydraulic clutch control
Action the clutch pedal manually through its full travel: 7 timesrapidly down and up.
Allow the clutch pedal to come back up to its high position.
Fill the brake fluid reservoir to the maximum of its capacity.
Open the bleed screw at «c».
Action the clutch pedal manually through its entire travel: 7 times
rapidly down and up.
The last time, keep the clutch pedal fully down.
Reclose the bleed screw, at «c».
If necessary, repeat the operation.
Top up the brake fluid to the MAX.level of the brake fluid reservoir.
Work the clutch vigorously 40 times
.
Start the engine.
Apply the handbrake.
Engage a gear.
Check that the clutch starts to engage at a dimension (X)greater than or equal to 45 mm
(the dimension (X)is
given as a guide).
Repeat the bleed operations if necessary.
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CLUTCH
GEARBOX
TRANSMISSION
AL4 GEARBOX CONTROLS
In passenger compartment.
The selector control has 6 positions.
The gear selector is guided by the shape of the stepped gate and by a retaining spring
which pulls it to the left hand side.
Push the lever to the right to exit from position «P».
NOTE: The vehicle is equipped with the «shift lock»: you have to switch on the ignition
and press the brake pedal to unlock the selector lever from position «P».
P:Park
(system locked).
R:Reverse gear.
N:Neutral.
D:Automatic
(1st to 4th gear).
3:Automatic (1st to 3rd gear).
2:Automatic (1st to 2nd gear).
A switch located to the left of the gear control allows the driver to choose from these
programmes:
- Normal: Conventional use of the automatic gearbox.
- Sport:This programme favours performance.
- Snow:In position «D», starting is in 2ndgear for diesel and in 3rdgear for petrol.
NOTE:Only the positions «P»or «N»authorise the starting of the engine.
Engines: NFU - RFN - RHZ
XSARA
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BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Braking system.
Braking circuit in the form of an X.
Disc brakes at the front and at the rear
(vehicles all types):
- The front brake discs are ventilated.
- The rear brake discs are plain.
NOTE: The front brake pads have no wear warning
lamp.
Handbrake lever controlled by cables acting on the
rear wheels.
The compensator and main brake limiter functions
are assured by the ABS REF systems.
NOTE:REF = Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD).
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BRAKESC4
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BRAKES
PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
Adjustment.
IMPERATIVE: Respect the safety and cleanliness requirements.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the central console.
WARNING: Check the routing of the brake cables under the vehicle.
Release the handbrake lever.
Press gently on the brake pedal
(then repeat the operation 3 times).
Action the handbrake lever with a force of 40 daN.
Use a feeler gauge at «J»to measure the movement of the lever in relation to its stop.
NOTE:The movement should be less than 1,5 mmand more than 0,05 mm.
(1)Nut for adjusting the tension of the handbrake cables
Move the nut (1)to obtain a movement «J»less than or equal to 1,5 mm.
Action the handbrake lever 8 timeswith a force of 40 daN.
With the handbrake released, check the movement «j»with a feeler gauge.
NOTE:The movement should be less than 1,5 mmand more than 0,05 mm.
Refit the central console
(see corresponding operation).
Check the efficiency of the handbrake.
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BRAKES
ABS/ESP HYDRAULIC BLOCK XSARA
Braking system specifications
- 'X'braking circuit.
- Front: disc brakes, ventilated
(according to model).
- Rear: drum brakes with automatic adjustment.
- Cable operated handbrake acting on the rear wheels.
(1)Hydraulic valve block «ABS Bosch 5.3»or
(1)Hydraulic valve block «ABS Bosch 5.3 REF»or
(1)Hydraulic valve block «ABS with ESP Bosch 5.7».
(2)Load sensitive braking compensator
(according to model).
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BRAKES
PARKING BRAKE
XSARA
Checking and adjusting the handbrake.
Remove the handbrake console.
Jack up and chock the vehicle with the rear wheels hanging free.
Check the correct routing of the brake cables under the vehicle.
Apply and release the handbrake ten times
.
Set the handbrake to the 3rdnotch.
Tighten the nut (1)until the rear brakes are applied.
Pull the handbrake lever vigorously 4to 5 times.
Set the handbrake to the 3rd notch.
Check that the rear brakes are applied.
Check that the wheels can be turned freely by hand with the handbrake
released.
Lower the vehicle.
Refit the handbrake console.
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