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Peugeot J5 Factory Workshop Manual (1982-1994)07 · Front axle
07 · Steering & suspension

Data

Make
Peugeot
Model
J5 Factory Workshop Manual
Year
1982–1994
Section
Front suspension linkage – complete unit – identification - data › Data
Front axleData · page 1 of 2

DATA

PRIOR REQUIREMENTS FOR CHECKING AND ADJUSTING

The tyre pressures must be correct.

The vehicles must be at kerb weight, with the fuel tank full and the spare wheel in place.

NOTE : On vehicle conversions, check these figures after the conversion has been completed.

Toe-in (adjustable) : … 0.5 ± 1 mm

Castor (adjustable) … O° to 1°

Camber (not adjustable) : (vehicle empty) : … 1°50' to 2°50'

(vehicle loaded) : … 1° to 2°

SPECIAL FEATURES

  • The toe-in is adjusted at the left and right hand steering links.
  • The castor is adjusted at the front end of the thrust bar (on either side).
  • Adjusting the bearing play (see figure).

Operating play : … 0.025 to 0.10 mm

Adjusted by shims in thicknesses of : … 1 to 2.30 mm

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