Suspension and steering — specifications (Peugeot 106)

Front suspension

Type — Independent by MacPherson struts, with inclined coil springs and integral shock absorbers. Certain models have anti-roll bar linked to the lower arms or struts (depending on model)

Front ride height:

Models with 145/70 R 13 T tyres:

• Normal suspension — 140.0 mm
• Heavy-duty suspension — 185.0 mm
• Models with 155/70 R 13 T tyres — 146.0 mm

Models with 165/65 R 13 T tyres:

• Normal suspension — 144.0 mm
• Heavy-duty suspension — 185.0 mm
• Models with 175/60 R14 H tyres — 154.0 mm

Rear suspension

Type — Trailing arms with transverse torsion bars and telescopic shock absorbers. Certain models have rear anti-roll bar running through axle tube, linking both trailing arms

Rear ride height:

Models with 145/70 R 13 T tyres:

• Normal suspension — 135.0 mm
• Heavy-duty suspension — 179.0 mm
• Models with 155/70 R 13 T tyres — 143.0 mm

Models with 165/65 R 13 T tyres:

• Normal suspension — 140.0 mm
• Heavy-duty suspension — 179.0 mm
• Models with 175/60 R14 H tyres — 150.0 mm

Steering

Type — Rack-and-pinion, power-assisted on certain models

Power steering fluid type — See "Lubricants and fluids"

Wheel alignment and steering angles

Front wheel toe setting:

• 954 cc and 1124 cc engine models — 0.5±0.5 mm (0°4'±4') toe-out
• All other models — 0.5±0.5 mm (0°4'±4') toe-in

Roadwheels

Type — Pressed-steel or aluminium alloy (depending on model)



Size — 4.5B x 13, 5B x 13, 5J x 13, 5J x 14, 5.5J x 14 or 6J x 14 (depending on model)

Tyres

Size — 145/70 Ft 13 T, 155/70 R 13 T, 165/65 R 13 T, 165/70 R 13 T, 165/65 R 14 H, 175/60 R14H or 185/55 R 14 H (depending on model)

Pressures — Refer to end of "Weekly checks".

Torque wrench settings Nm/lbf·ft

Front suspension

• Driveshaft nut— 245/181
• Front suspension strut upper mounting-to-body nuts — 20/15
• Front suspension strut damper rod nut— 60/44
• Lower arm balljoint-to-hub carrier nut and clamp bolt— 50/37
• Lower arm-to-body front mounting nut and through-bolt — 85/63
• Lower arm rear mounting bracket-to-body nuts — 40/30
• Front anti-roll bar mounting clamp-to-body bolts — 55/41
• Front anti-roll bar end clamp-to-lower arm screws — 25/18
• Front anti-roll bar drop-link securing nuts — 30/22
• Rear suspension Rear hub nut— 140/103
• Rear shock absorber upper mounting bolt and nut — 90/66
• Rear shock absorber lower mounting bolt and nut — 110/81
• Rear suspension assembly-to-body mounting bolts — 85/63
• Rear torsion bar retaining bolts — 20/15

Steering

Steering wheel nut/bolt:

• 14 mm nut with plain washer— 40/30
• 14 mm nut without washer— 35/26
• 12 mm bolt — 35/26
• Track-rod end-to-steering arm nut— 35/26
• Lower steering column pinch-bolt and nut*— 25/18
• Steering column securing bolts — 20/15

Steering gear-to-bulkhead bolts:

• 15 mm retaining bolt thread length — 25/18
• 26 mm retaining bolt thread length — 40/30
• Track-rod balljoint locknuts — 45/33
• Track-rod-to-steering gear bolts and nuts — 25/18
• Steering yoke-to-steering gear bolts and nuts — 25/18

Roadwheels

Roadwheel bolts — 85/63



* Use a new nut.

** Use a new nut and bolt.