CITROEN CX 2000 Repair Manual page 44

OPERATION No MA. 02 : I+ 4' 0, "'g 01, Ill<, l1\~c!).ollli(- s\'sfell~.
Op. MA. 02
I To connect a union proceed as follows :
- Position sleeve-seal (( a u lightly coated with
L,HM fluid; this sleeve seal must not reach the
extremity of pipe (( b )).
- Centre the pipe in the housinq by lininq it up
with the axis of the hole, avoidinq all stress.
( Ensure that the end u b )I of the pipe enters
into the smali bore C< c )> j.
Start screwing in the union nut by hand.
- Tiqhten nut moderately : excessive force could
cause a leak because of deformation of the pipe
NOTE Tiqhteninq torques :
3.5 -mm pipe t 5.8 to 6 6 ft lbs
4 5 mm pipe
5 8 to 0 mN ( 0.8 to.0 9 '1 kg )
6 6 to 8 0 ft.lbs
6. O-mm pipe
1 9 to 11 mN
(0 9 to 1 1 m.kg )
c ) Fittilzg :
I Only use joints of a quality compatible with LHM mineral fluid.
The design of the various seals ensures that their sealing action increases with fluid pressure The oiltiqhtness
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is therefore not improved by greater tiqhtness of the unions
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To connect a rubber tube a rubber rinq of suitabie diameter has to be positioned between thr, tube and the hose
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clip.
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9, CHECKS ON COMPLETION OF WORK
On completion of work on hydraulic units or the system itself check the followinq :
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pipvs
: pipes must not touch one another or any other component, nor may any other
unit, whether fixed or movable, exert any stress on them.