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AXLES
SUSPENSION
STEERING
The steering mechanism with integral ram is fixed on the front subframe by twostuds.
The steering assistance valve has groove technology.
The hydraulic supply and return pipes are fixed on the steering assistance valve by means of
a flange.
The adjustment of the steering push-rod is via a screw plug «a».
IMPERATIVE: The toothed washers «b» must be placed between the steering mechanism
and the front subframe.
Engines ES9A/DT17BTED4.
Steering rack travel: 90 mm x 2.
Number of teeth on the distributor valve pinion: 9.
Steering ratio: 1/61,26.
Number of rotations of steering wheel (from lock to lock): 2,94.
Inner angle of lock: 37°25'.
Outer angle of lock: 31°36'.
B3EP17TD
POWER STEERING SPECIFICATIONS
Steering mechanism
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SUSPENSION
STEERING
Setting the steering rack mid-point.
IMPERATIVE: Respect the precautions to be taken prior to any operation (refer to the
brochure "Recommendations-precautions").
Preliminary operation.
Raise and support the vehicle on 2-column lift.
Remove (on the RH side):
- The clip (1).
- The clip (2).
Detach the steering rack protection gaiter.
Setting.
Turn the steering wheel to full LHlock.
Measure the dimension X.
Turn the steering wheel to full RHlock.
Measure the dimension Y.
Calculate the dimension L = (Y - X) : 2.
Position the steering rack to the dimension "L"(mid point of the steering rack).
Additional operation.
Refit:
- The protection gaiter.
- The clip (2).
- The clip (1)(new).
B3EP13UCB3EP13VD
POWER STEERING SPECIFICATIONS
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SUSPENSION
STEERING
POWER STEERING: TIGHTENING TORQUES
Engines: ES9A - DT17BTED4
1 Steering wheel bolt 3,3 ± 0,52 Upper nuts 2 ± 0,33 Lower nuts 2 ± 0,34 Fixing of steering cardan on valve stem 2 ± 0,35 Union of hydraulic pipe on ram 1,4 ± 0,356 Fixing of supply pipes bracket on distributor valve 0,8 ± 0,17 Fixing of distributor valve on steering mechanism 2 ± 0,28 Steering ball-joint nut 3,5 ± 19 Locking nut for adjustment of steering track rods 5,3 ± 0,810 Fixing of steering rack ball-joint 9,0 ± 0,911 Steering mechanism stud 0,9 ± 0,212 Steering mechanism nut 14 ± 1,4
B3EP17HDB3EP17GD
Steering column
Steering mechanism with integral ram
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BRAKES
B3FP7GED
BRAKING SYSTEM: GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Braking system
Braking circuit in the form of anX.
Disc brakes at the front and at the rear
(vehicles all types):
- The front brake discs are ventilated.
- The rear brake discs are ventilated.
Electric parking brake (FSE)acting via cables on the
rear wheels.
The compensator and main brake limiter functions are
assured by the ABS REFsystems.
ESPis fitted as standard on the entire range.
NOTE: - REF (EBD) =Electronic Brakeforce
Distribution.
- ESP =Electronic Stability Programme.
Braking circuit
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B3FP7GFC
BRAKING SYSTEM: GENERAL SPECIFICATIONSComponents Supplier Reference Observations
Hydraulic valve blockLocated on the front LH chassis member:
TRWESP 4regulation channels
ECUVSC 440
25-way connector
Integral to the hydraulic valve block
2-way blackconnector
Front wheel sensor The sensors, of inductive type, are fitted on the pivot
SIEMENSAir gap non-adjustable: 0.25 to 1.65 mm
VDO 2-way blackconnector
Rear wheel sensor The sensors, of inductive type, are fitted on the pivot
Air gap non-adjustable: 0.23 to 1.35 mm
Front pivot bearingThe hub has a bearing with integral magnetic wheel
NSK(48 pairs of poles)
Rear hub bearingThe rear hub-bearing has a radial ABS target
(48 pairsof poles)
ABS/ESP hydraulic valve block
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TIGHTENING TORQUES: BRAKING SYSTEM
Front brakes
1 Front brake disc 1 ± 0,12 Yoke on brake caliper 3 ± 0,23 Unions on brake piping 4 ± 0,54 Front brake caliper 11,5 ± 1
5 Hydraulic valve block on intermediate support
0,8 ± 0,26 Intermediate support on support7 Front wheel sensor 0,8 ± 0,1
B3FP7HNDB3FP7HMD
B3FP7HPD
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TIGHTENING TORQUES: BRAKING SYSTEM
Rear brakes
11 Rear brake caliper 3,5 ± 0,312 Unions on brake piping 1,5 ± 0,113 Rear brake caliper support 10,8 ± 114 Rear wheel sensor 0,8 ± 0,1
B3FP7HTDB3FP7HSD
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BRAKES
GENERAL FEATURES OF ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
Presentation.
(6)Electric parking brake control
"a" Parking brake warning lamp
Functioning of the electric parking brake.
To apply the parking brake:
Prior conditions:
- Vehicle stationary or not.
- Ignition switched on.
- Engine running or not.
Pull and release the control (6).
NOTE: The parking brake can be activated when the vehicle is moving, at whatever speed, but
only if the control (6)is kept pulled, the parking brake being deactivated as soon as the control (6)
is released.
NOTE:The electric parking brake has an"anti-lock"system for limiting the locking of the wheels
and guaranteeing vehicle stability if the parking brake is actioned while the vehicle is moving.
To release the parking brake:
Prior conditions:
- Vehicle stationary.
- Gear lever in positionP.
- Ignition switched on.
- Engine running.
Press on the brake pedal.
Pull and release the control (6).
Parking brake warning lamp:
Condition for the warning lamp "a" coming on:
- Electric parking brake activated or incorrectly deactivated.
- Malfunctioning of the electric parking brake.
B3FP7HWDC5FP0W3D
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