Could you please tell me how to bleed the hydraulic system, xantia 1992 1.8 8v.
Thanx
hydraulic system
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See that the LHM level is correct by setting suspension to maximum and checking that the float is at the proper height, between the two rings on the sight glass, a bit over is no problem, under is not good.
Cycle the suspension between min and max several times, waiting for a minute at minimum each time before raising it again, the brakes need to be manualy bled in the conventional way if this is required, though it is not necessary to pump the pedal, just hold it down with the engine running and suspension set to high.
If it is suspected that air has been drawn in either due to a leak or low fluid level, the accumulator sphere can be discharged by loosening the 12mm bolt on the regulator, this will empty it of oil (sending it back to the reservoir) and any air that has got in, do not remove it, just loosen it half a turn, don't forget to re-tighten it.
Dave
Cycle the suspension between min and max several times, waiting for a minute at minimum each time before raising it again, the brakes need to be manualy bled in the conventional way if this is required, though it is not necessary to pump the pedal, just hold it down with the engine running and suspension set to high.
If it is suspected that air has been drawn in either due to a leak or low fluid level, the accumulator sphere can be discharged by loosening the 12mm bolt on the regulator, this will empty it of oil (sending it back to the reservoir) and any air that has got in, do not remove it, just loosen it half a turn, don't forget to re-tighten it.
Dave