Suspension and steering — general information MacPherson type independent front suspension includes coil springs and integral telescopic shock absorbers. MacPherson struts are attached to the lower wishbones with ball joints. Wheel bearings, brake calipers and a...
Suspension Specifications Wheel alignment Front wheel: - convergence angle 0±0.5 mm positive convergence - camber angle 0° ± 30' - longitudinal angle of inclination of the kingpin 3°30' ± 30' - tilt of the finger 11°30' ± 30' Rear wheel: –...
Steering knuckles — removal and installation Attention! New tie rod ball joint nuts, lower ball joint nuts and knuckle clamp bolt and nut must be used when installing. Removing 1. Remove the wheel hub cap, remove the R-bracket. 2. Remove the locking head from the...
Replacing the front wheel bearings Attention! The double row roller bearing requires no adjustments and is lubricated to provide bearing performance for the life of the vehicle. When installing the bearing, a new circlip must be used. 1. Remove the...
Front pillar — removal and installation Removing 1. Raise the front of the car and secure it on stands. Remove the corresponding front wheel. 2. Disconnect the electrical wires and hoses from the rack. 3. Unscrew the mounting bolts and release the...
A-pillar repair 1. Remove the front strut from the car and clean off the dirt. Using a special tool, compress the spring so that its upper cup is unloaded. Attention! When using a special device for spring compression, make sure that...
Lower arm front suspension — removal and installation Removing 1. Raise the front of the car and secure it on stands. Remove the corresponding front wheel. 2. Remove the nut and remove the lower ball joint from the lower arm. 3. Unscrew the pivot bolt (indicated by an...
Lower ball joint of the front suspension — removal and installation Attention! The Peugeot 0615J special tool is required to install the front suspension lower ball joint. If this tool is not available, have the lower ball joint replaced at a service station. Removing 1. Remove the...
Stabilizer bar of the front suspension Attention! New nuts must be used to fasten the stabilizer link. Removing 1. Raise the front of the car and secure it on stands. Remove the front wheels. 2. Unscrew the nuts securing the left and right wings to the...
Front suspension stabilizer bar Attention! When installing the backstage, you must use new fastening nuts. Removing 1. Raise the front of the car and secure it on stands. Remove the front wheels. 2. Unscrew the nuts securing the backstage to the...
Front suspension lower frame — removal and installation Removing 1. Raise the front of the car and secure it on stands. Remove the front wheels. 2. Remove the anti-roll bars. 3. Unscrew a nut and a bolt of fastening of a back suspension bracket of the engine and a...
Rear wheel hub — removal and installation Removing 1. Remove the rear brake drum. 2. Using a lever, remove the protective cap from the center of the rear wheel hub. 3. Using a hammer and punch, bend the locking collar on the rear wheel hub nut. 4. Loosen the...
Rear hub bearing replacement The rear hub bearing is an integral part of the hub and is not available separately. To replace the bearing, the hub assembly must be replaced.
Rear suspension shock absorber — removal, inspection and installation Removing 1. On sedan models (Saloon) remove the luggage compartment upholstery, for which, using a lever, remove the central part of the piston and unscrew the luggage compartment trim to access the upper shock absorber...
Rear suspension coil spring — removal and installation Removing 1. Raise the rear of the car and secure it on stands. Remove the corresponding rear wheel. 2. Place a jack under the outer end of the rear lower arm and raise the arm just enough so that the spring is slightly...
Rear suspension hub trunnion — removal and installation Removing 1. Raise the rear of the car and secure it on stands. Remove the corresponding rear wheel. 2. On vehicles with ABS, unscrew the bolt securing the sensor mounted on the wheel and remove it from the trunnion. 3....
Lower arm rear suspension — removal and installation Removing 1. Remove the suspension coil spring. 2. Remove the inner pivot bolt and remove the lower control arm from the vehicle. Repair Replacing the inner bushing of the lower arm requires the use of a hydraulic press...
The upper arm of the rear suspension — removal and installation Removing the bottom frame The inner hinge bolt of the upper right arm is indicated by an arrow. Right lever Removing The rear suspension and lower frame must be fully lowered to remove the upper right arm inner pivot...
Rear suspension guide arm — removal and installation Removing 1. Raise the rear of the car and secure it on stands. Remove the corresponding rear wheel. 2. Place a jack under the outer end of the lower control arm and raise it just enough to compress the suspension spring...
Rear suspension link — removal and installation Removing 1. Raise the rear of the car and secure it on stands. Remove the corresponding rear wheel. 2. Place a jack under the outer end of the lower arm and raise it just enough to compress the spring slightly. 3. Apply...
Stabilizer bar of the rear suspension Removing 1. Raise the rear of the car and secure it on stands. Remove rear wheels. 2. Unscrew the nuts and remove the wings from the ends of the stabilizer. 3. Apply alignment marks between the installation bushings and...
Rear suspension stabilizer bar Removing 1. Raise the rear of the car and secure it on stands. Remove the corresponding rear wheel. 2. Unscrew the nuts securing the link to the stabilizer and trunnion. Remove the rocker from under the car. 3. Check...
Wheel alignment Wheel adjustment by loosening and turning the inner pivot bolt Wheel alignment has a significant effect on vehicle stability, tire wear and fuel consumption. There are the following wheel alignment angles. Collapse...
The main malfunctions of the suspension and steering Before checking the suspension and steering, check that the tire pressures are correct, that the front wheel alignment is correct and that the vehicle is evenly loaded. Car pulls to the side bus is faulty; excessive...