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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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BRAKES
22,2 (in valve) (1)
22,86/BOSCH/EVA2 (2)25,4/ BOSCH/MCT8 (2)
BOSCH/ZOH 54/22 BOSCH/ZOH 54/26
266 283
22/20 26/24
FEDERAL MODUL/F769 GALFER/G4554
BOSCH/TRW C38
249
9/7
GALFER/G4554
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Master cylinder
ØAmplifier
FT mm Supplier/pistons
Disc Ventilated
Disc thickness
Brake pad grade
ØCylinder or caliper
RR mm Disc Plain
Disc thickness
Brake pad gradeWith ABS
ET3J4 TU5JP4 DV6 TU5JP4
Manual Auto.
(1) AFU system (EBA) =Emergency Brake Assist (incorporated as standard).(2) AFD system =Automatic lighting of hazard warning lamps on emergency braking (incorporated as standard).Brake fluid reservoir.Supplier: BOSCH, brake fluid quality: DOT 4.
The brake fluid reservoir is in 2 parts: the principal reservoir (equipped with a level detector)and a separate reservoir, they are linked by a rislan
pipe by means of a clickfit union.
C4
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BRAKES
23,8 (in click) (1)
25,4/ BOSCH/MCT8 (2)
BOSCH/ZOH 54/26TEVES/F
BOSCH/ZOH 54/26TEVES/F
N3 57/26 N3 57/26
283 302 283 302
26/24
GALFER/G4554 JURID 976 GALFER/G4554 JURID 976
BOSCH/TRW C38
249
9/7
GALFER/G4554
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Master cylinder
ØAmplifier
mm
Supplier
FTpistons
Disc Ventilated
Disc thickness
Brake pad grade
ØCylinder or caliper
RR mm Disc Plain
Disc thickness
Brake pad gradeWith ESP
ET3J4 TU5JP4 EW10A/J4 EW10J4S DV6TED4/ATED4DW10
BTED4
Manual/Automatic
(1) AFU system (EBA) =Emergency Brake Assist (incorporated as standard).(2) AFD system =Automatic lighting of hazard warning lamps on emergency braking (incorporated as standard).Brake fluid reservoir.Supplier: BOSCH, brake fluid quality: DOT 4.The brake fluid reservoir is in 2 parts: the principal reservoir (equipped with a level detector)and a
separate reservoir, they are linked by a rislan pipe by means of a clickfit union.
C4
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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).
400
BRAKESC4
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BRAKES
Without ABS 23,8 (expansion holes)With ABS 23,8 (valve)
228,6
BOSCH 54 LUCAS 57 BOSCH 54
266 283 266
22 / 20
FERF 769 ASFM 380 FERF 769
13 / 2
228 / 230 228 / 230
247 247
8 / 6 8 / 6
JURID
E 558 519 E 558 519
BOSCH/Load-sensitive compensator
32
0,3 - White
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Estates
TU3JP TU5JP4 EW10J4 DW8 DV4TD DW10TDDW10
ATED
FTØ
mmMaster cylinder
Amplifier
Caliper makes/pistons
Disc
Disc thickness/min. thicknessVentilated
Brake pad grade
Thickness/min. thickness
RRØ
mmDrum - Ø min./max.
Disc non-ventilated
Make
Brake lining grade
Make/type
Cut-off pressure in bars
Ramp/paint reference
Disc thickness/min. thickness
XSARA
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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).
B3FP09HC
B3FP09JC
2
1
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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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