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AXLES
SUSPENSION
STEERING
AXLE GEOMETRY
Conditions for checking and adjusting
Vehicle heights at reference height
Rear height Front height
L2 L1
Tools : [1] Gauge for measuring the the wheel radius, 4 bolts: 4300-T.
Tyres inflated to correct pressures. Vehicle at reference height.
Steering rack locked at mid point
(see corresponding operation).
H1 = R1 - L1
H1 = Measurement between the measuring zone underneath the front
subframe and the ground.
R1 = Front wheel radius under load.
L1 =Distance between the wheel axis and the measuring zone underneath
the front subframe.H2 = R2 + L2
H2 = Measurement between the measuring zone underneath the rear sill
and the ground.
R2 =Rear wheel radius under load.
L2 =Distance between the wheel axis and the measuring zone underneath
the rear sill.
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AXLES
SUSPENSION
STEERING
XSARA AXLE GEOMETRY
Front and rear measuring points - RPO 8667 #
XSARA ALL TYPES
Front height
Rear height
H1 = Dimension between the centre of the front suspension arm
mounting and the ground.
R1 =Front wheel radius under load.
L1 =Distance between the centre of the wheel and the centre of the
front suspension arm mounting.
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H2 = Dimension between the contact face of the rear mounting and
the ground.
R2 =Rear wheel radius under load.
L2 =Distance between the centre of the wheel and the contact face of
the rear mounting on the bodyshell.
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AXLES
SUSPENSION
STEERING
H1 = R1 – L1 H1’ = R1 – L1’
H1 = From the front suspension arm linkage bolt axis to the ground.
R1 =Radius of the front wheel when laden.
L1 =From the centre of the wheel to the front suspension arm linkage
bolt axis.
H1' =From the front jacking point to the ground.
L1' =From the front jacking point to the radius of the front wheel when
laden.H2 = R2 - L2
H2 = From the rear axle silentblock face to the ground.
R2 =Radius of the rear wheel when laden.
L2 =From the centre of the wheel to the rear axle silentblock face.
AXLE GEOMETRY
Measurements at reference height
NOTE: To make the setting of reference height easier, it is acceptable to take the measurement from the flange of the jacking point.
WARNING: The values shown should only be used as guides. In case of doubt, check the settings at reference height
Rear heightFront height
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XSARA PICASSO
Conditions for checking and adjusting: Tyres inflated to correct pressures. Vehicle at reference height. Steering rack locked at mid point(see corresponding operation).
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