CITROEN C8 2005 - Checking and Adjusting the Vehicle Height; Checking by Axle

CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE VEHICLE HEIGHT
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HYDRAULICS
Tools.
[1] Gauge for measuring the radius of wheels with 4 bolts : 4300-T
[2] Gauge for under-body height : 2305-T
[3] LEXIA station : 4171-T
[4] PROXIA station : 4165-T
(see chapter on axle geometry).
Preliminary operations.
Check the level of LDS fluid (see corresponding operation).
Check the tyre pressures.
Place the vehicle on a 4-column lift.
Place the vehicle in the normal position.
Release the parking brake.
Start the engine.
Checking by axle.
Lift the vehicle by hand.
Release when you cannot lift any further.
The vehicle descends, then re-ascends and stabilises.
Measure the height.
Push the vehicle down by hand.
Hold the vehicle in this position, release when it re-ascends.
The vehicle ascends, then re-descends and stabilises.
Measure trhe height.
Make an average of the 2 measurements.
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