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    Citroen BX hydraulics manual. Official Citroen document.

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    LIST OF OPERATIONS APPEARING IN THE CHAPTER: SOURCE AND RESERVE OF PRESSURE Operation number XB. 390 XB. 390-000 XB. 390-00 XB, 390-0 XB, 391-1 DESCRIPTION Recommended tools ‘Working on the hydraulic system - Precautions to take on refitting Characteristics and special featuras of the source and reserve of pressure Draining the hydraulic system, Checking the hydraulic units I. Draining the hydraulic circuit. I. Checking the hydraulic units of the main circuit. {ll Checking the hydraulic units of the power steering. IV. Checking a suspension sphere or an accumulator, off the vehicle. \V. Pressura regulator test on bench, Working on the source and reserve of pressure | Removing and refitting ~ Ahigh pressure oump = A pressure regulator (manuat steering) Hl. Removing and refitting I Removing and refitting power steering ~ A pressure regulator SOURCE AND RESERVE | a amon OF PRESSURE RECOMMENDED TOOLS sen SA RECOMMENDED TOOLS TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR SALE 4034-7 : Fig. | Test bench for checking the hydraulic components. 3657-T. bis Set of pipe connections to check the hydraulic circuits. STANDARD SIZE TOOL Chain wrench : Fig. It To remove the accumulator or a hydropneumatic sphere, Checking the hydraulic system, on the vehicle : Use a connecting pipe 4.5 mm dia., RP No. 95 596578, pressure regulator to safety valve. SOURCE AND RESERVE! « WORKING ON THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS ON REFITTING WORKING ON THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. PRECAUTIONS ON REFITTING PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHEN WORKING ON THE HYDRAULIC UNITS OR THE SYSTEM The correct functioning of the entire system presupposes perfect claantiness of the fluid and the hydraulic units. Stringent precautions must therefore be taken whan working on the hydraulic sysiem and during ihe storage of the fluidl and components. 4, BYDRAULIC FLUID: Mineral hydrauiie fluid ( LHM} is the only suitable type and must be used to the exclusion of all others in she hydraulic system of the car, This LHM fluid is green i colour and similar 16 engire cil The use of any other would ruin the rubber rings and seals in the system. 2, RUBBER UNITS AND PARTS: Suitable componants are identified by their green co/our and may only be replaced by genuine replacement components painted or marked in green, Allrubber components | joints, hoses, diaahragm, etc... } are af a specia’ quality for use with LHM fluid and are identified by their white or green colour. 3, STORAGE: ‘Components must be stored fall of flvid and blanked off. Like the piping they must be protected against shock and the ingress of dust, Rubber tubing and joints must ba stored away from dust, air. light anc heat. LHM hydraulic fluid rrust be stored in its original containers carofully sealed, We advise the use af one litre( for topping up) or five litre containers { for refiling) 10 avoid having to keep opened containers, 4. CHECKS BEFORE CARRYING OUT WORK: Before working on the hydraulic system in case of correct operation, ensure the following : 3] That the controls or the mechanical linkages of the units ar the group of hydraulic units invalved are not stiff in operation. b) and that the HP circuit rs under prassure. as follows With tha engine at idling speed - Unscrew the pressure-release screw on the pressure regulator by one turn to one turn and a half: @ sound of leakage should be heard from the regulator. ~ Retighten the release screw: cut-out must occur which results in a reduction in the running noise emitted by the H.P. pump, I not, check in the following sequence: + thet there is sufficient fluid in the reservoir. ~ that the reservorr filter is clean and is good condition. + that the H.P, pump is primed and there is no air leak on the suction side of the pump. - that the release screw of the pressure regulator is correctly tightened. - that sealing ball 2 } is in position ( see Fig. I and Il, page & ). WORKING ON THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS ON REFITTING 5. PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN BEFORE WORKING ON THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM: 9) Carefully clean the area of work, the unions and the unit to be removed. - Disconnect the lead from the negative terminal of the battery. + Only use petrol or lead-free petrol for cleaning bj Refease the pressure in the circuits. = Place the vehicle in the « iow > position. ~Slecken the pressure regulator release strew/ dy one lum fo one tum and a half, do not remove the screw: the sealing ball (2), see Fig. | and Il page 6, could get lost). - Wait until the front of the car has reached the low position. PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN DURING REMOVAL 2} Blank off the metal pipes with plugs, end rubber tubes with round pins of the correct diameter. by Blank off the openings of components with plugs of the correct diameter. NOTE ; Plugs and pins must be carefully cleaned before insertion, . CHECK OR TEST OF HYDRAULIC UNITS : - Use 4034-7 test bench equipped and designed for use with LHM fluid. = This bench is painted green and its accessories are marked in green, - Never use the bench with another fluid or for testing components operating with another fluid { units of a « D » car using LHS 2 for instance ) NOTE: The «Le Bozee » pump used on test benches for checking DIESEL injectors can be resorted to for testing ‘components operating with LHM mineral fluid provided that the bench is cleaned first . PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN DURING REFITTING: aj Cleaning = + steal pipes must be blown through with compressed air, = rubber tubes and joints must be washed in petrol or lead-free cetrol and then dried with compressed ai, ~ hydraulic units must aiso be cleaned with petrol or lesc+free petrol and blown through with compressed air, NOTE : Renew all joinis and seals during refitting by Lubrication : = Follow the indications as stated in the operations in the Manual = Joints and intemal parts must be lightly oiled before fitting { use mineral fluid LHM only + {f parts in contact with hydraulic units have to be greased use a mineral grease only( as employed for cardan shafts or bearings). ‘BARD WORKING ON THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS ON REFITTING ol Fitting = Only use jsints of a quality compatible with LHM mineral fluid To connect @ union, proceed as follows: Fig. 11 © Position sleeve-seal « a » lightly coated with LHM fluid; this sleeve must not reach the extremity of pipe « b ». © Centre the pipe in the housing by lining it uo with the axis of the hole, avoiding all stress, { Ensure that the end «

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