Type. — Independent with MacPherson struts and coil springs. Anti-roll rod.
Suspension and steering angles. - Talk to Specifications in Chapter 8 and to the introductory Section of this manual for wheelbase dimensions and the distance between the front and rear wheels.
Rear suspension.
Type. - Semi-independent torsion bar with locking arms, coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers. Anti-roll rod on models 1.6 and 1.8.
Suspension angles (not regulated):
- Wheel camber. - from 0 to -1 degrees.
- Maximum side to side deflection. — 0 g 30 min.
- Convergence "toes inward". — from + 0 g 20 min to 1 g 00 min (from 2.0 to 6.0 mm).
- Maximum side to side deflection. — 0 g 15 min.
Road wheels and tires.
Pressed steel type. - 53 or 5 1/2 3 x 13 depending on the model.
Light alloy type. - 5 1/2 3 x 13 or 14 depending on the model.
Tire sizes. — 155 SR 13,165 SR 13,165 HR 13,185 / 70 SR 13,185 / 70 HR 13, 185 / 70 TR 13,195 / 60 HR 14 depending on the model.
Tire pressure (at normal load) * — Front/Rear.
Pressure - bar (Lbf / in2), cold:
models 1.3:
- tires 155 x 13. - 2.0 (29) / 1.9 (28).
- tires 165 x 13. - 1.9 (28) / 1.7 (25).
1.6 models up to 1985:
- all models except SR. — 1.9 (28) / 1.7 (25).
- SR. — 2.0 (29) / 2.0 (29).
1.6 models after 1985:
- Base.— 2.0 (29) / 1.8 (26).
- L, GL and GLS. — 1.9 (28) / 1.7 (25).
1.8 models up to 1984:
- tires 185 / 70 x 13. - 1.9 (28) / 1.8 (26).
- tires 195 / 60 x 14. - 2.0 (29) / 2.0 (29).
1.8 models after 1985:
- tires 185 / 70 x 13. - 2.0 (29) / 1.8 (26).
- tires 195 / 60 x 14. - 2.1 (30) / 1.9 (28).
(*) — For driving at high speeds, increase the pressure by 0.2 bar (3 Lbf / in2). For heavy loads, consult your manual or dealer.
Torque values. Nm/Lbf ft.
Front suspension
Control Bracket Ball Joint - Short Axle Holder. - 70 /52.
Suspension strut upper mounting nuts. — 20/15.
Strut piston rod nut. - 55 / 41.
Strut nut. - 200 / 148.
The ball joint of the rod is the steering arm. - 60 / 44.
U - anti-roll rod clamps. — 20/15.
Suspension control bracket axle bolts. - 110 / 81.
Suspension control bracket support (short type):
- Small bolts. - 110/81.
- Large central bolt. - 130 / 96.
- Suspension control bracket support bolts (long type). — 110 / 81.
Toothed nut drive shaft - hub holder:
- Stage 1. - 100 / 74.
- Loosen, then Stage 2 - 20 / 15.
- Stage 3. - Tighten 90 degrees.
Rear suspension
Bolts-axle rear axle - bottom - 100 / 74.
Rear shock absorber supports ("station wagon"):
- Upper. — 20/15.
- Bottom. - 55 / 41.
Rear shock absorber lower mount ("salon" / "hatchback"):
- Up to VIN DV 144 510 / D6 041 675. - 60 / 44.
- Latest models. - 70 / 52.
- Level control system couplings. - 3/2.
- Anti-roll rod clamps. — 18/13.
Short Axle Flange - Rear Axle:
- Stage 1. - 60 / 44.
- Stage 2. - Tighten 30 degrees.
Road wheels.
Road wheel bolts. - 90/66.
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