Citroen C5 Tourer Exclusive (X7) Steering Rack reconditioning

This is the Forum for all your Citroen Technical Questions, Problems or Advice.

Moderator: RichardW

Post Reply
Mantisman
Posts: 22
Joined: 18 Mar 2021, 12:51
Location: Carlisle
My Cars: Citroen C5 Tourer Exclusive (X7) 2.0 - 2008
x 1

Citroen C5 Tourer Exclusive (X7) Steering Rack reconditioning

Post by Mantisman »

Hi All,

I have a Citroen C5 Tourer Exclusive 2.0 (X7) 2008 and the steering rack is leaking badly. I've been looking into getting the rack re-conditioned and wondered if anyone could recommend a company that could do this. I'm up North in Carlisle but would travel to get it done.

I was thinking of maybe picking up a used rack, getting that re-conditioned and then replacing mine with the reconditioned rack but not sure how I find the correct part number. There are a few used racks on eBay but there are obviously different racks for different models. Mine has the Hydractive suspension so I presume the rack will be different to that on a C5 Tourer with conventional springs.

The chassis number is VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]. Does anyone know the part number of the rack that would fit this car? A couple of companies that recondition racks have asked if the car chassis is "FWD II RE_" or "FWD II RW_". Not sure what this means. Can anyone please help?

Regards,

Ian
wheeler
Posts: 6848
Joined: 21 Sep 2002, 19:07
Location: United Kingdom
My Cars:
x 717

Re: Citroen C5 Tourer Exclusive (X7) Steering Rack reconditioning

Post by wheeler »

Whats your reg please an i can check this for you.
User avatar
GiveMeABreak
Forum Admin Team
Posts: 37005
Joined: 15 Sep 2015, 19:38
Location: West Wales
My Cars: C3 Aircross SUV HDi Flair Peperoncino Red (The Chili Hornet)
C5 X7 2.0 HDi Exclusive Mativoire Beige (The Golden Hornet)
C3 1.6 HDi Exclusive Aluminium Grey (The Silver Hornet)
C5 MK II 2.0 HDi Exclusive Obsidian Black
C5 MK I 2.0 HDi SX Wicked Red
Xantia S2 2.0 HDi SX Hermes Red
C15 Romahome White
XM 2.0 Turbo Prestige Emerald Green Pearlescent
XM 2.0 Turbo Prestige Polar White
XM 2.0 SX Polar White
CX 20 Polar White
GS 1220 Geranium Red
CX 2.4 Prestige C-Matic Nevada Beige
GS 1000 Cedreat Yellow
x 5646

Re: Citroen C5 Tourer Exclusive (X7) Steering Rack reconditioning

Post by GiveMeABreak »

Just tell them you need the rack for the 180 ° Travel for the DW10BTED4 Engine.
Please Don't PM Me For Technical Help

Marc
User avatar
Paul-R
Donor 2023
Posts: 6916
Joined: 07 May 2009, 16:24
Location: Wirral, NW England; Vaucluse 84, France
Lexia Available: Yes
My Cars: 2015 1.6 Blue HDi 120 Peugeot 308 Active SW
2013 2.0 HDi 163 C5 Exclusive Tourer
2003 2.0 HDi 110 C5 Exclusive Estate (Gone)
2001 2.0 HDi 90 Xsara Estate (Gone)
x 1369

Re: Citroen C5 Tourer Exclusive (X7) Steering Rack reconditioning

Post by Paul-R »

Speaking generally about the X7 there are basically two different types which vary only in the amount of lock-to-lock turns that they are limited to. The rack for 16" wheels is, I think, limited to a slightly smaller amount compared to the one fitted to all other size wheels (17", 18" and 19").

That's for RHD cars. I presume the LHD cars have a similar difference but don't know for sure.
As I get older I think a lot about the hereafter - I go into a room and then wonder what I'm here after.

Inside every old person is a young person wondering what the hell happened.

"Trying is the first step towards failure" ~ Homer J Simpson​
User avatar
GiveMeABreak
Forum Admin Team
Posts: 37005
Joined: 15 Sep 2015, 19:38
Location: West Wales
My Cars: C3 Aircross SUV HDi Flair Peperoncino Red (The Chili Hornet)
C5 X7 2.0 HDi Exclusive Mativoire Beige (The Golden Hornet)
C3 1.6 HDi Exclusive Aluminium Grey (The Silver Hornet)
C5 MK II 2.0 HDi Exclusive Obsidian Black
C5 MK I 2.0 HDi SX Wicked Red
Xantia S2 2.0 HDi SX Hermes Red
C15 Romahome White
XM 2.0 Turbo Prestige Emerald Green Pearlescent
XM 2.0 Turbo Prestige Polar White
XM 2.0 SX Polar White
CX 20 Polar White
GS 1220 Geranium Red
CX 2.4 Prestige C-Matic Nevada Beige
GS 1000 Cedreat Yellow
x 5646

Re: Citroen C5 Tourer Exclusive (X7) Steering Rack reconditioning

Post by GiveMeABreak »

No the 17" is also 180 ° - I've already looked it up from his VIN. It's the same as mine and I've had 3 of them.

And for information even some 16" wheels can have the 184 ° Travel . so it is really is down to engine and wheels fitted, hence VIN is needed to be sure.
Please Don't PM Me For Technical Help

Marc
Mantisman
Posts: 22
Joined: 18 Mar 2021, 12:51
Location: Carlisle
My Cars: Citroen C5 Tourer Exclusive (X7) 2.0 - 2008
x 1

Re: Citroen C5 Tourer Exclusive (X7) Steering Rack reconditioning

Post by Mantisman »

Thank you very much for your helpful replies.

Wheeler, regarding the reg number, its BL08CDF
User avatar
Paul-R
Donor 2023
Posts: 6916
Joined: 07 May 2009, 16:24
Location: Wirral, NW England; Vaucluse 84, France
Lexia Available: Yes
My Cars: 2015 1.6 Blue HDi 120 Peugeot 308 Active SW
2013 2.0 HDi 163 C5 Exclusive Tourer
2003 2.0 HDi 110 C5 Exclusive Estate (Gone)
2001 2.0 HDi 90 Xsara Estate (Gone)
x 1369

Re: Citroen C5 Tourer Exclusive (X7) Steering Rack reconditioning

Post by Paul-R »

GiveMeABreak wrote: 19 Mar 2021, 10:09 No the 17" is also 180 ° - I've already looked it up from his VIN. It's the same as mine and I've had 3 of them.

And for information even some 16" wheels can have the 184 ° Travel . so it is really is down to engine and wheels fitted, hence VIN is needed to be sure.
That is new information as the last time this was discussed I'm fairly sure the situation was as I posted.
As I get older I think a lot about the hereafter - I go into a room and then wonder what I'm here after.

Inside every old person is a young person wondering what the hell happened.

"Trying is the first step towards failure" ~ Homer J Simpson​
User avatar
GiveMeABreak
Forum Admin Team
Posts: 37005
Joined: 15 Sep 2015, 19:38
Location: West Wales
My Cars: C3 Aircross SUV HDi Flair Peperoncino Red (The Chili Hornet)
C5 X7 2.0 HDi Exclusive Mativoire Beige (The Golden Hornet)
C3 1.6 HDi Exclusive Aluminium Grey (The Silver Hornet)
C5 MK II 2.0 HDi Exclusive Obsidian Black
C5 MK I 2.0 HDi SX Wicked Red
Xantia S2 2.0 HDi SX Hermes Red
C15 Romahome White
XM 2.0 Turbo Prestige Emerald Green Pearlescent
XM 2.0 Turbo Prestige Polar White
XM 2.0 SX Polar White
CX 20 Polar White
GS 1220 Geranium Red
CX 2.4 Prestige C-Matic Nevada Beige
GS 1000 Cedreat Yellow
x 5646

Re: Citroen C5 Tourer Exclusive (X7) Steering Rack reconditioning

Post by GiveMeABreak »

It's why I always go by the VIN Paul - here as you can see an example :wink: .....

Click Image to Zoom
rack.PNG
Please Don't PM Me For Technical Help

Marc
User avatar
Paul-R
Donor 2023
Posts: 6916
Joined: 07 May 2009, 16:24
Location: Wirral, NW England; Vaucluse 84, France
Lexia Available: Yes
My Cars: 2015 1.6 Blue HDi 120 Peugeot 308 Active SW
2013 2.0 HDi 163 C5 Exclusive Tourer
2003 2.0 HDi 110 C5 Exclusive Estate (Gone)
2001 2.0 HDi 90 Xsara Estate (Gone)
x 1369

Re: Citroen C5 Tourer Exclusive (X7) Steering Rack reconditioning

Post by Paul-R »

**sigh**
Why couldn't it be simple?
As I get older I think a lot about the hereafter - I go into a room and then wonder what I'm here after.

Inside every old person is a young person wondering what the hell happened.

"Trying is the first step towards failure" ~ Homer J Simpson​
wheeler
Posts: 6848
Joined: 21 Sep 2002, 19:07
Location: United Kingdom
My Cars:
x 717

Re: Citroen C5 Tourer Exclusive (X7) Steering Rack reconditioning

Post by wheeler »

Mantisman wrote: 19 Mar 2021, 10:24 Thank you very much for your helpful replies.

Wheeler, regarding the reg number, its BL08CDF
The original part number was 4001 65 but has now been superseded to 98 014 154 80
admiral51
Donor 2023
Posts: 2625
Joined: 24 May 2007, 10:11
Location: poole dorset uk
Lexia Available: Yes
My Cars: C5 X7 2009 2.0 HDI VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]
C4 2010 2.0 HDi Exclusive VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]
x 378

Re: Citroen C5 Tourer Exclusive (X7) Steering Rack reconditioning

Post by admiral51 »

Paul-R wrote: 19 Mar 2021, 11:47 **sigh**
Why couldn't it be simple?
Because it is a Citroen #-o #-o
Mantisman
Posts: 22
Joined: 18 Mar 2021, 12:51
Location: Carlisle
My Cars: Citroen C5 Tourer Exclusive (X7) 2.0 - 2008
x 1

Re: Citroen C5 Tourer Exclusive (X7) Steering Rack reconditioning

Post by Mantisman »

wheeler wrote: 19 Mar 2021, 13:55
Mantisman wrote: 19 Mar 2021, 10:24 Thank you very much for your helpful replies.

Wheeler, regarding the reg number, its BL08CDF
The original part number was 4001 65 but has now been superseded to 98 014 154 80
Thanks Wheeler, that's great.

Thanks again to all that responded.
Mantisman
Posts: 22
Joined: 18 Mar 2021, 12:51
Location: Carlisle
My Cars: Citroen C5 Tourer Exclusive (X7) 2.0 - 2008
x 1

Re: Citroen C5 Tourer Exclusive (X7) Steering Rack reconditioning

Post by Mantisman »

Hi All,
My reconditioned rack is being fitted today but my indie garage has a problem. The pipe from the pump to the rack is damaged and needs replaced. The Citroen dealer is saying they'll have to put it on back order and don't know when they can get one for. Does anyone know where I could get a pipe from? The part number is 4014JP.
Regards,
Ian
User avatar
KennyW
(Donor 2022)
Posts: 2499
Joined: 17 Jan 2006, 21:22
Location: Letham, Fife
My Cars: Current Citroen's
C5 x7 2010
SWMBO C3 2012
Previous Citroen's
Xantia 2.0 90hp estate
Xantia 1.9 TD estate
x 132

Re: Citroen C5 Tourer Exclusive (X7) Steering Rack reconditioning

Post by KennyW »

Ian,

You an try this lot but it'll cost

https://peugeotcitroendsparts.com/produ ... 014nv.html

The above pipe fits my C5, just enter your Citroen part number in their search engine and good luck

There 2 other similar sites run by the same head company.

Kenny
C5 x7 2.0 HDi 160 hp Estate exclusive, the newbie
Xantia 2.0 Hdi 90hp 1999 only 189,000 and rising!!!!!!! Moved on to a new home
C3 1.4 petrol (SWMBO)
Xantia TD 1.9 Mk 2 Estate LX 1998 model over 210,000 miles now and still rising!!!!!!!!!!!!! now deceased 17/12/2010.
Mantisman
Posts: 22
Joined: 18 Mar 2021, 12:51
Location: Carlisle
My Cars: Citroen C5 Tourer Exclusive (X7) 2.0 - 2008
x 1

Re: Citroen C5 Tourer Exclusive (X7) Steering Rack reconditioning

Post by Mantisman »

Thanks Kenny. I'll give them a go
Post Reply