Torsion bars
Diameter | 18.6mm |
Elasticity (on the wheel) | 63 mm / 1000 N |
full bend (on the 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 (curb car)
Body suspension height: | |
– engine 1.6 dm3 | 205±7mm |
– engine 1.9 dm3 | 213±7mm |
- the maximum difference between the right and left sides | 10 mm |
wheel alignment (not regulated): | |
– until September 1987 | 1mm±1mm |
- dated September 1987 (modernized levers) | 0.5mm±1mm |
Tilt wheel (not regulated): | |
– until September 1987 | -0°30' ± 30' |
– dated September 1987 | -1°20' ± 30' |
Rear wheel hubs
The rear wheel hub forms an assembly mounted on a double row ball bearing.
Combi cars (peugeot 405 break)
Torsion bar diameter | 19.6mm |
Elasticity (on the wheel) | 49 mm / 1000 N |
Installation options: | |
- wheel alignment (not regulated) | 2±1mm (0°19' ± 10') |
- wheel tilt (not regulated) | -1°20' ± 30' |
Vehicles with 4x4 drive
Tank adjusting pressure | 3.6±0.6 MPa |
Limit sensor control pressure | 13.5 MPa |
Cylinder diameter | 37 mm |
Stabilizer diameter | 20 mm |
Body suspension height adjustment | 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 change and air removal | every 80,000 km |
Cleaning filters | every 40,000 km |
Installing the rear wheels
Convergence | 3±1.5mm (0°28' ± 14') |
Tilt wheel | -1° ± 20' |
Tightening torques
Shock absorber axles | 110 Nm |
Bolts of fastening of torsion bars | 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 spars: | |
- before | 60 Nm |
- back | 25 Nm |
wheel nuts | 275 Nm |
Wheel bolts | 85 Nm |