I've just had new spheres all round, fluid change and rear HCU changed.
The front suspension was feeling as if it had gone firm. Having had them changed two weeks ago it didn't feel as significant improvement as previous change had done. Was out last night and was feeling every cats-eye etc.
Could this be that the replacement spheres are suspect or should I be looking elsewhere?
P.S. Update from previous post: - New clutch plate fitted and operation significantly lighter, just didn't appreciate the gradual increase in pressure req'd upto failure. Thanks to all.
Xantia Front Suspension
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Xantia Front Suspension
Malcolm
'98 Xantia Estate LX - RIP 13/08/16
'08 Renault Trafic 115dci
'98 Xantia Estate LX - RIP 13/08/16
'08 Renault Trafic 115dci
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Are they definitely the right spheres?
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Can you see any numbers on the spheres?
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Is it riding at the correct height - or has it dropped? If it has it could be that the front height corrector is partially seized - and a good lube may help.
You may find an improvement (temporarily) if you raise the car then return it to the correct height thereby stretching it as it were.
I trust you have done Citroebics thoroughly (raising and lowering the car fully a number of times to circulate the LHM and carry the air from the system?
Usual health warning - The car can kill you if its not properly supported before you get underneath - particularly if playing with the height corrector. There must be enough room for you if the car descends.
You may find an improvement (temporarily) if you raise the car then return it to the correct height thereby stretching it as it were.
I trust you have done Citroebics thoroughly (raising and lowering the car fully a number of times to circulate the LHM and carry the air from the system?
Usual health warning - The car can kill you if its not properly supported before you get underneath - particularly if playing with the height corrector. There must be enough room for you if the car descends.
jeremy
Ride height may be a little high at front. I'll have to have a look at front HCU. I'll have another go at Citrobics first.
Thanks for the health warning - always a good reminder. Will get her up on ramps to be on safe side as I did playing with rear HCU linkage.
Any clues as to front HCU location please.
Thanks for the health warning - always a good reminder. Will get her up on ramps to be on safe side as I did playing with rear HCU linkage.
Any clues as to front HCU location please.
Malcolm
'98 Xantia Estate LX - RIP 13/08/16
'08 Renault Trafic 115dci
'98 Xantia Estate LX - RIP 13/08/16
'08 Renault Trafic 115dci
No but it connects to the anti-roll bar either directly or indirectly with a plastic link.
I use things like spray grease and paintbrushes on my BX to get oil and grease into awkward places. Oil may be best first time on the Xantia one as I believe its a rather more substantial setup than a BX and has some bearings in it - so oil may penetrate and loosen everything up while grease may sit on the surface. Follow up with grease after its all moving and the problem is solved.
I use things like spray grease and paintbrushes on my BX to get oil and grease into awkward places. Oil may be best first time on the Xantia one as I believe its a rather more substantial setup than a BX and has some bearings in it - so oil may penetrate and loosen everything up while grease may sit on the surface. Follow up with grease after its all moving and the problem is solved.
jeremy