Rear Arm Bearings

JohnD · Post by **JohnD** » 07 Oct 2004, 00:21

Although my Xantia estate rises smoothly and silently, the rear wheels are beginning to get that sloping look. Maybe it's time for some new bearings. The catalogue shows a full repair kit for the BX, but for the Xantia estate they only list the bearings. What else is needed. Anybody done the job?

Richard Gallagher · Post by **Richard Gallagher** » 07 Oct 2004, 02:45

I did the job on a Xantia hatch, GSF supplied the parts as a whole kit (SKF make) down to the last item. Its not worth buying just the bearings as you will more than likely bugger up the plastic spacer when removing the bearings.
I don't however know whether the estate requires a different kit.

Post by **Jon** » 07 Oct 2004, 17:25

There is not a SKF kit for the estates as far as I'm aware, only the bearings and seals are offered.
If you want I can look up the arm in detail, and see if the bolt, tube and plastic tube differ from the hatchback models.

JohnD · Post by **JohnD** » 07 Oct 2004, 23:34

Thanks Jon - I was hoping you would come to the rescue. I see that for the saloon they do the full kit, but only the bearings for the estate. Some information would be welcome.

Post by **Jon** » 08 Oct 2004, 00:39

John,
The estate shares the large nut and bolt, the metal tube, the shims and spacers with the hatchback. You could therefore plunder a normal kit for these parts. You would need to buy the Estate bearings and seals in addition to the kit.
Hope that helps. I can also post Citroen OE numbers and descriptions if you need to buy all the parts separately, not using a kit, if required.
Jon

JohnD · Post by **JohnD** » 08 Oct 2004, 11:54

Many thanks Jon - that's what I needed to know.

JohnD · Post by **JohnD** » 09 Oct 2004, 14:51

Jon - So it would seem that if I get sets of bearings and seals for the estate from GSF, I could reuse the bolts, shims and steel tubes. The only thing not reusable will be the plastic tube. Do you know the Citroen part number for it?

Post by **Jon** » 10 Oct 2004, 02:24

Yes John, the plastic tube for the estate models is Citroen 517913.

ghostrider · Post by **ghostrider** » 10 Oct 2004, 04:19

hey guys what are those things that look like taper roller bearings in that arm diagram?.... Never found anything like that in any of the arms I've dismantled ....... [:D] [8D] [8D]
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JohnD · Post by **JohnD** » 10 Oct 2004, 14:51

Thanks for that Jon - Now it's down to the Cit dealer - and a three week wait!

TheWorker · Post by **TheWorker** » 10 Oct 2004, 17:32

the taper bearings are in all hydraulic citroens, at least from what ive seen.
7 is the plastic sleeve, 8 is the bearing and race, 9 is the shim,10 is the rubber seal, 11 the metal bush, 12 the metal spacer, 13 obviously the long bolt and the square and circle at the top as the washer and nut,14 doesnt come with the GSF pack - not that you really need it.

ghostrider · Post by **ghostrider** » 10 Oct 2004, 22:04

Are the Estate arms different to the hatch ones, I was fairly sure that they were the same on the BX perhaps things have changed with the Xantia?
Pete
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G4EIY · Post by **G4EIY** » 11 Oct 2004, 02:10

Hi,
If you get stuck for the plastic tube thingy, I have used a piece of plastic water pipe on my BX, slightly undersize in the o/d, making up with tape for a tight fit.
Don't forget to half fill with a mixture of half grease and oil, before inserting the last oil seal.
In addition, if you propose to keep the car for a while also fit grease nipples.
Good luck

JohnD · Post by **JohnD** » 11 Oct 2004, 11:53

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by TheWorker

,14 doesnt come with the GSF pack - not that you really need it.
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I think No: 14 is the shim - in which case you certainly need it.

JohnD · Post by **JohnD** » 11 Oct 2004, 11:55

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by ghostrider

Are the Estate arms different to the hatch ones, I was fairly sure that they were the same on the BX perhaps things have changed with the Xantia?
Pete
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Different on both vehicles. The bearings are bigger on estates.