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Peugeot J5 Factory Workshop Manual (1982-1994)10 · Suspension
10 · Steering & suspension

Refitting

Make
Peugeot
Model
J5 Factory Workshop Manual
Year
1982–1994
Section
Rear suspension springs – removing - refitting › Refitting
SuspensionRefitting · page 1 of 3

– Remove : fig. I and II.

  • the bolts (1) that secure the front plate (2),
  • the bolts (3) that secure the rear plate (4).

– Lower the axle tube by a few centimetres.

– Remove the spring, by releasing the spring centre pin from its location on the axle tube.

– Remove : fig. III and IV.

  • the nut, front securing pin (5) and the plate (2).
  • the nuts (6), plate (7), shackle (8) and the rear securing plate (4).

REFITTING

– Fit : fig. III and IV

  • the rear plate (4), the shackle (8), plate (7) and nuts (6), without tightening them,
  • front plate (2), pin (5) and its nut, without tightening it.

– Position the spring under the body.

– Fit : fig. V

  • the rear plate securing bolts (3).

– Locate : fig. V.

  • the rear securing plate by fitting :
  • a locating rod, 16 mm, in a Ø at “a”,
  • a locating rod 12 mm, in a Ø at “b”.

– Tighten the bolts (3) to a torque of 5 m.daN (50 Nm, 37 lbf ft).

– Fit : fig. VI

  • the front plate securing bolts (1), tightening them to 5 m.daN (50 Nm, 37 lbf ft).

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