Suspension 71 LHM
104 Citroen XM Internet Reference Version 1.0
3/3/99
71 LHM
Molycote
I learnt from my local Cit dealer that one can add molycote to the LHM. This would serve several
problems.
It would for example make the pistons in the suspension cilinders move smoother.
Anybody tried this?
“Arthur mentioned adding graphite or molydisulphide to LHM, I have a feeling the black stuff found in the
bottom of new LHM oil containers may be this.”
LHM change
My suspension got worse *after* I changed the LHM fluid! Now can you explain that...
Seriously, my only explanation is that you have not tightened the spheres up enough. There was one
report in the CCC magazine that said that suspension ride problems were cured when the spheres were
tightened up further.
(But be careful - all things in moderation)!
Rotten ride
Has anyone experienced XM Suspension problems on 2 litre early XM’s (1989-90)?
Took of all 4 corner spheres and refitted them, had an improved ride for a short journey, then back to the
rear finding all the pot-holes. would welcome suggestions and views.
Sticky valve? I have to regularly raise my car to its highest position then lower it again. I get a little
thump and everything is fine for a while. I’ll get someone to take a look at this one of these days. It’s
annoying.
“One possible explanation for this is gummed up/jammed height correctors. They are at both the front
and the rear of the car and open to the elements. Try giving them a good clean and a grease. Tell me
how you get on if you try this.
I had both my height correctors overhauled at Pleides the hydraulic specialists some 3 years ago. They
do a very good brochure and price list of Citroen stuff.
Bleeding the system
Hi, Just changed the LHM and had oddities with the brakes.
Re bled all 5 points again VERY thoroughly and all problems vanished.
I have come to the conclusion that all the problems that get blamed on the ABS are simply related to
inadequate bleeding of the system. Was it Alan that said that there is no way the ABS unit could
introduce delays and other problems into the system, he is right.
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