Suspension and steering specifications Front wheel alignment Front wheel alignment: Before September 2002: Without power steering - discrepancy 1.0...3.0 mm With power steering - toe 1.0...3.0 mm From September 2002 - 1.0±1.0 mm toe Wheels Type - stamped...
General Suspension and Steering Information The models covered in this manual have MacPherson strut independent front suspension (combining springs and telescopic shock absorbers) and a stabilizer bar. Adjacent to the MacPherson struts are transverse lower...
Steering knuckle assembly — removal and installation Note. All nuts disturbed during removal must be replaced without fail. This is due to the fact that the threads of these nuts are coated with a compound to lock the threaded connections (designed for one puff only)....
Front hub bearings and steering knuckle — replacement Note. The front hub bearings use sealed double row roller bearings, pre-adjusted and pre-lubricated. The resource and characteristics of the bearings are designed for the entire life of the vehicle, and therefore the...
Front suspension strut — removal and installation Note. All nuts disturbed during removal must be replaced without fail. This is due to the fact that the threads of these nuts are coated with a compound to lock the threaded connections (designed for one puff only)....
Front suspension strut — repair Attention! Before disassembling the front suspension strut, you should purchase an appropriate tool to hold the spring in a compressed state. Adjustable spring compressors are available and recommended for this...
The lower arm of the front suspension — removal, repair and installation Note. All nuts disturbed during removal must be replaced without fail. This is due to the fact that the threads of these nuts are coated with a compound to lock the threaded connections (designed for one puff only)....
Front anti-roll bar — removal and installation Note. All nuts disturbed during removal must be replaced without fail. This is due to the fact that the threads of these nuts are coated with a compound to lock the threaded connections (designed for one puff only)....
Front anti-roll bar — removal and installation Note. At installation it is necessary to use new nuts of fastening of a rack. Removing 1. Fully apply the parking brake. Raise the front of the vehicle and securely jack stands under it (see « Lifting and placing the...
Front subframe — removal and installation Note. All nuts disturbed during removal must be replaced without fail. This is explained by. that the threads of these nuts are coated with a thread locking compound (designed for one puff only). These nuts include the...
Rear hub assembly — removal and installation Note. Do not remove the hub assembly unless absolutely necessary. A puller is required to remove the hub from the wheel axle, and removing the hub bearing will damage it. When installing, use a new hub assembly, a new...
Rear hub bearings — replacement Note. The resource and characteristics of the bearings are designed for the entire life of the vehicle, and therefore the bearings do not require any additional maintenance or attention. Never overtighten the hub nut...
Rear suspension elements — general information Although rear suspension components such as torsion bars, trailing arms and anti-roll bar can be removed independently of the rear axle assembly, it is recommended that you have some special tools to successfully...
Rear shock absorber — removal, inspection and installation Note. At installation it is necessary to use new nuts of fastening of shock-absorbers. Removing 1. «Drive» rear of the vehicle onto the overpass, then apply the parking brake and chock the front wheels. 2. Do not place...
Rear axle assembly — removal and installation Removing 1. Disconnect the wire «masses» from battery (see « Disconnecting the battery »). 2. Place wheel chocks under the front wheels. Raise the rear of the vehicle and securely jack stands under it (see « Lifting and...
Vehicle ground clearance — check Checking the vehicle's ride height requires the use of special tools for controlled suspension compression. This work should be left to a Peugeot/Citroen dealer as it is not possible to perform the check accurately...