Setting The Steering Rack Mid-Point - CITROEN C1 User Manual

B3E2000D
B3E2001D

SETTING THE STEERING RACK MID-POINT

IMPERATIVE : Respect the precautions that must be taken prior to a repair.
Preliminary operation
Raise and support the vehicle on a 2-column lift.
Remove the clips (1) and (2).
Detach the steering rack protection gaiter.
Setting
Turn the steering wheel to full LH lock.
Measure the dimension X.
Turn the steering wheel to full RH lock.
Measure the dimension Y.
Calculate the dimension L = (Y - X) : 2.
Position the steering rack to the dimension "L" (steering rack mid-point).
Additional operation
Refit the protection gaiter.
In order to be able to fit the clip (1), remove :
- The steering ball-joint gudgeon pin
- The steering ball-joint nut.
Uncouple the steering ball-joint from the pivot.
Fit a new clip (1).
Refit :
- The clip (2)
- The new clip (1)
- The steering ball-joint
- The steering ball-joint nut
- The steering ball-joint gudgeon pin
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