Contents LIVING WITH YOUR CITROEN ZX Introduction Safety First! General dimensions and weights MOT Test Checks Checks carried out from the driver’s seat Checks carried out with the …

Contents: Engine and Associated Systems, Transmission, Clutch, Manual transmission, Automatic transmission, Driveshafts, Brakes, Braking system, Suspension, Suspension and steering, Body Equipment, Bodywork and fittings, Electrical, Body electrical systems, Wiring Diagrams, REFERENCE, Tools and Working Facilities, General Repair Procedures, Fault Finding, Glossary of Technical Terms. MOT Test Checks. Exhaust system • Start the engine. With your assistant holding a rag over the tailpipe, check the entire system for leaks. Repair or renew leaking sections. 3. WITH THE VEHICLE RAISED AND THE WHEELS FREE TO TURN. Jack up the front and rear of the vehicle, and securely support it on axle stands. Position the stands clear of the suspension assemblies. Ensure that the wheels are clear of the ground and that the steering can be turned from lock to lock. Steering mechanism: • Have your assistant turn the steering from lock to lock. Check that the steering turns smoothly, and that no part of the steering mechanism, including a wheel or tyre, fouls any brake hose or pipe or any part of the body structure. • Examine the steering rack rubber gaiters for damage or insecurity of the retaining clips. If power steering is fitted, check for signs of damage or leakage of the fluid hoses, pipes or connections. Also check for excessive stiffness or binding of the steering, a missing split pin or locking device, or severe corrosion of the body structure within 30 cm of any steering component attachment point. Front and rear suspension and wheel bearings: • Starting at the front right-hand side, grasp the roadwheel at the 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock positions and shake it vigorously. Check for free play or insecurity at the wheel bearings, suspension balljoints, or suspension mountings,      pivots and attachments. • Now grasp the wheel at the 12 o’clock and 6 o’clock positions and repeat the previous inspection. Spin the wheel, and check for roughness or tightness of the front wheel bearing. Springs and shock absorbers • Examine the suspension struts (when applicable) for serious fluid leakage, corrosion, or damage to the casing. Also check the security of the mounting points. • If coil springs are fitted, check that the spring ends locate in their seats, and that the spring is not corroded, cracked or broken. • If leaf springs are fitted, check that all leaves are intact, that the axle is securely attached to each spring, and that there is no deterioration of the spring eye mountings, bushes, and shackles.

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