Common parameters
Note. Separate characteristics are also given in the text of the Chapter and, if they are mandatory, are highlighted in bold
Steering
Design | rack and pinion steering |
Steering column design | folding safety column |
Number of turns of the steering wheel, from lock to lock: | |
| 4.2 |
| 13’3.1 |
| 14’3.0 |
Steering transmission: | |
| 22.4:1 |
| 16.7:1 |
Axial play of the steering wheel | 0 mm |
Play on the steering wheel rim | less than 35 mm |
Steering column length | 556.2 - 557.8 mm |
Front suspension
Design | see the main text of the Guide |
Front springs: | |
| |
| 9.8mm |
| 77.8 by 139.6 mm (conical shape) |
| 399.5 mm (L, LX) 409.5 mm (SLX) |
| |
| white and 1 light green stripes |
| white and 1 light brown stripes |
Coil Springs - 2.0L Di (S/G = manual transmission, A/G = automatic transmission): | |
| |
| 10.1mm |
| 10.1mm |
| 10.1mm |
| 10.2/12.1 mm |
| |
| 78.1 by 140.0 mm (conical shape) |
| 78.1 by 140.0 mm (conical shape) |
| 78.1 by 140.0 mm (conical shape) |
| 78.2 by 140.1 mm (conical shape) |
| |
| 391.0 mm |
| 401.0 mm |
| 401.0 mm |
| 401.0 mm |
| 411.0 mm |
| |
| 2 orange and 1 yellow |
| 2 orange and one orange stripe |
| 2 orange and 1 orange stripe |
| 2 orange and 1 light green stripes |
Coil Springs - 2.0L DE Engine | |
| 10.2 to 12.1 (conical shape) |
| 78.2 by 140.1 mm (conical shape) |
| 383.5 mm |
| 2 light green and 1 orange stripes |
Roll Stabilizer | |
| |
| 26.0 mm |
| 19.0 mm |
| 20.0 mm |
Color coding: | |
| white |
| yellow |
| white |
Front wheel alignment angles: | |
| 0 to 2.0 mm positive toe |
| -45' to +0°45' not adjustable |
| from 1°to 2°30' - not adjustable |
| 13°45' to 15°15' not adjustable |
Wheel Angle: | |
| 35 — 39° (1.6 l), 33 — 37° (2 l) |
| 29 — 33° (1.6 l), 28 — 32° (2 l) |
Rear suspension
Design | see the main text of the Guide |
Coil springs: | |
| 11.4mm (1.6), 12.3 mm (2.0 i), 12.5 mm (DE) |
| 130 mm (1.6), 150 mm (2.0 l) |
| 329.5 mm (1.6), 317.5 mm (2.0 Di), 305.5 mm (DE) |
Color coding: | |
| 1 green and 1 orange stripe |
| Di 2 yellow and 1 red stripes |
| DE 2 yellow and 1 white stripes |
shock absorbers | |
| telescopic shock absorber |
| 20.0 mm (1.6 l), 22 mm (2.0 l) |
Roll Stabilizer | |
| |
| 15.0 mm |
| 16.5mm |
| 18.0 mm |
Rear wheel alignment data | |
| -1°45' to -0°15' |
| -2 to +2 mm |
Rear wheel bearings | |
| 0.05 mm or less |
Tightening torques for threaded connections
Fastener tightening torques are given in the text of the Chapter and in some illustrations*.
*The tightening torques in bold type are subject to exact observance; Efforts not in bold type are indicative only.
Steering
steering wheel nut | 30 - 40 Nm |
steering column on the dashboard, bolts | 13 - 18 Nm |
steering column on the instrument panel, nuts | 15 - 19 Nm |
bottom steering column collar | 3.5 - 4.4 Nm |
steering column pivot on column | 25 - 30 Nm |
tie rod on steering lever | 30 - 40 Nm |
lock nut on tie rod | 40 - 47 Nm |
steering box on chassis | 73 - 97 Nm |
servo control lines, vacuum side | 20 - 25 Nm |
servo control lines, high pressure side | 15 - 25 Nm |
steering pump on console | cm. Engine |
engine pump console | cm. Engine |
hollow bolt on the pump | 50 - 70 Nm |
belt pulley nut (steering pump) | 55 - 70 Nm |
end cover on the pump (2.0 l) | 27 - 36 Nm |
Front suspension
chassis stabilizer | 40 - 50 Nm |
stabilizer link: | |
| 19 - 25 Nm |
| 42 - 52 Nm |
| 42 - 52 Nm |
| 16 - 22 Nm |
body control arm mounting | 120 - 150 Nm |
support console of the upper transverse arm on the body | 95 - 125 Nm |
suspension strut on body | 43 - 55 Nm |
shock absorber on the steering knuckle | 112 - 126 Nm |
upper transverse link on a swivel joint | 112 - 126 Nm |
nut on support pin/knuckle | 100 - 120 Nm |
ball joint on the steering knuckle | 72 - 88 Nm |
control arm support shaft, nut | 95 - 120 Nm |
support shaft on the body | 120 - 150 Nm |
hub nut | 235 - 314 Nm |
piston rod nut | 18 - 24 Nm |
wheel nuts | 90 - 120 Nm |
Rear suspension
suspension strut mount, bottom | 42 - 48 Nm |
suspension strut mount, top | 43 - 55 Nm |
piston rod nut | 60 - 80 Nm |
parallel arms, both sides | 110 - 130 Nm |
trailing arms, both sides | 90 - 110 Nm |
hub nut | 186 - 255 Nm |
brake shield | 40 - 53 Nm |
shield (disc brakes) | 10 - 15 Nm |
stabilizer on consoles | 32 - 43 Nm |
stabilizer bar, both ends | 42 - 48 Nm |
wheels | 90 - 120 Nm |