Rear suspension specifications (Peugeot 405)

Torsion bars

Diameter	18.6 mm
Elasticity (on the wheel)	63 mm/ 1000 N
Full bend (on wheel)	257.6 mm
Repair size for installing a new torsion bar	393 mm

Stabilizer

Diameter: 18 mm.

Location: in front of suspension arms.

Shock absorbers

Brand: Peugeot.

Type: telescopic, hydraulic, double acting.

Installing the rear wheels (equipped car)

Body suspension height:
– 1.6 dm³ engine	205±7 mm
– 1.9 dm³ engine	213±7 mm
– the maximum difference between the right and left sides	10 mm
Wheel alignment (not regulated):
– until September 1987.	1 mm ±1 mm
– from September 1987. (levers have been upgraded)	0.5 mm ±1 mm
Wheel tilt (not regulated):
– until September 1987.	-0°30' ±30'
– from September 1987.	-1°20' ±30'

Rear wheel hubs

The rear wheel hub forms a unit mounted on a double-row ball bearing.

(You can find the original on the resource: «PeugeotBook.ru»)

Combi cars (peugeot 405 break)

Torsion diameter	19.6 mm
Elasticity (on the wheel)	49 mm/ 1000 N
Installation parameters:
- wheel alignment (not regulated)	2±1 mm (0°19' ±10')
– wheel tilt (not regulated)	-1°20' ±30'

4x4 vehicles

Tank adjustment pressure	3.6±0.6 MPa
Adjustment pressure of the limit sensor	13.5 MPa
Cylinder diameter	37 mm
Stabilizer diameter	20 mm
Adjusting the height of the body suspension	180 mm

Hydraulic fluid

Quantity	1.6 dm³
Recommended type	Esso LHM or Shell LHM (Liquide Hydraulique Mineral, i.e. hydraulic mineral fluid – green)
Fluid replacement and air removal	every 80,000 km
Cleaning filters	every 40,000 km

Installing the rear wheels

Convergence	3±1.5 mm (0°28' ±14')
Wheel tilt	-1° ±20'

Tightening moments

Shock absorber axles	110 Nm
Torsion bar mounting bolts	17.5 Nm
Stabilizer mounting bolts	55 Nm
Fastening the metal-rubber element of the rear suspension to the body	55 Nm
Fastening the metal-rubber element of the rear suspension to the side members:
- before	60 Nm
- back	25 Nm
Wheel hub nuts	275 Nm
Wheel bolts	85 Nm