CITROËN GSA Operating instructions

CITROtNA
CUSTOMER SERVICES
REPAIR MANUAL No. MAN. 008111
VOLUME 1
AFTER-SALES TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT MAY 1994
. Supplement No. 1 : Included
. . No. 2 : Included ( May 84)
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No. 3 :
GSA VEHICLES
MECHANICAL COMPONENTS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SIEGE SOCIAL : 62, ED. VICTOR HUGO
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NEUILLV~SUR~SEINE ( HAUTS DE SEINE)
KS. NANTERRE B 642 050 199
TtLiPHONE : [I) 759.41.41 TtLtGRAMME ET TtlEX : CITR 614830 F_ SIRET 642 050 I99 00644 APE 3111
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HOW TO USE THE MANUAL
The Repair Manual regarding this type of vehicle is made up of two volumes
Volume 1 is divided into four sections separated by index sheets, numbered from I to IV
I : CHARACTERISTICS - ADJUSTMENTS CHECKS
II : REMOVAL AND FITTING of units. sub-assemblies and accessories
Ill : RECONDITIONING of units, sub-assemblies and accessories
IV : ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- HEATING VENTILATION
Two other index sheets are to be found at the end of this volume, entitled TECHNICAL BULLETINS and INFORMATION
BULLETINS. They are intended for classification of these bulletins.
Volume 2 deals with operations regarding BODYWORK.
Each volume is presented in a blue binder with
« RING » 1) type mechanism, in order to facilitate classification of supplements
or take out an operation sheet needed in the workshop.
COMPOSITION OF VOLUME 1
It contains :
- the list of operations appearing in it,
- the operations, filed in numerical order.
-the summary list of all special tools that are not sold and which are mentioned in the operations; together with the
manufacturing drawings of these tools which have to be made by the repairer himself.
UPDATES TO VOLUME 1
A romannumeral placed in brackets at the bottom right of each right-hand page indicates the section into which
the sheet is to be inserted.
The number of the update is given by the number of dots located on the left of the roman number.
For example : 1 dot .update No. 1
2dots .. update No. 2
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OPERATIONS
The order of operations has been studied to obtain the best working quality in the shortest time.
The operation numbers are composed
of.
a ) the vehicle code « GX » or « GX.ea » *
b) a three-figure number designating the unit or the unit component
c ) a figure indicating the kind of repair :
- Figures 0 0 0 indicate the characteristics of the vehicle
- Figures 0 0 indicate the characteristics of the unit
-Figure 0 indicates the checks and adjustments
-Figures
1,,
4, 7 indicate removals and fittings
- Figures 2, 5, 8 indicate strippings and reassemblings
- Figures 3, 6, 9 indicate reconditionings
TOOLS
Special tools are indicated in the text by a number followed by the letter T.
Complementary tools are indicated in the text by a number preceded by the index MR.
TIGHTENING TORQUES
The torques are expressed in decaNewton metre(
m.daN ), statutory torque measuring unit :
0.981 m.N = 1
m.kg ( former measuring unit)
In practice: 1
m.daN = 1 m.kg
NOTE : When the indication “torque wrench” is mentioned following the value of a tightening torque, the operation must
be
IMPERATIVELY carried out with a torque wrench.
IMPORTANT REMARKS
For all technical information regarding these vehicles, please contact :
The Service Department
Citroen Cars Ltd.
Mill St.
Slough, Berks G B
- Tel. Slough 23808
DEPARTEMENT TECHNIQUE APRES-VENTE, ASSISTANCE TECHNIQUE
- 163. avenue Georges Clémenceau - 92000
NANTERRE ( FRANCE ) Tel : 725-97-l0
* « GX.ea » : vehicle with automatic clutch

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GX 100-00
GX 112-0
GX 120-0
GX 142-000
GX 142-00
GX 142-00 a
0 GX 142-00 b
GX 142-0
GX 142-0 a
0 GX 142-0 b
GX 172-0
GX 173-0
GX 21 0-00
0 GX 210-00 a
GX 210-0
0 GX 210-0 a
GX 220-0
GX 312-00
GX ea 320-00
GX ea. 320-0
GX 330-00
GXea 330-00
GXea.
330-0
GX 372-00
GX 390-00
GX 390-0
GX 410-00
GX 410-0
GX 420-00
GX 420-0
LIST OF OPERATIONS
IN SECTION I
DESCRIPTION
CHARACTERISTICS - ADJUSTMENTS - CHECKS
General specifications (Saloons and Estates)
Vehicle jacking and towing points
Protection of electrical equipment
Work on the hydraulic system :
Precautions
- Draining the hydraulic circuit
Characteristics and special features of the engine
Rocker arm adjustment
Checking the valve timing
General features of the carburation
Characteristics and special
features of the carburettors ( GSA 1300
- 7/l980 )
Characteristics and special features of the carburettors 1 GSA 1300 7/80 -7/81)
GSA 1130
7/80
- 7/83 )
Characteristics and special features of the carburettors ( ( GSA 1300 7/81
-)
Carburettor adjustment ( GSA 1300
- 7/1980)
Carburettor adjustment ( GSA 1300 7/80 - 7/81 - GSA 1130 7/80
- 7/83 )
Carburettor adjustment ( GSA 1300 7/81 - )
Testing inlet air heating system thermostat probe
Characteristics and checks of the fuel supply system
Ignition system specifications
Characteristics of the transistorized ignition system
Checking and adjusting the ignition system
Checking the transistorized ignition
Checking the oil pressure
Characteristics and special features of the pedal-operated clutch mechanism
Checking and adjusting pedal-operated clutch control system
Characteristics and special features of the torque converter
Checking and adjusting the torque converter and its controls
I. Checking and adjusting the contact gap of the solenoid valve control
II. Checking the pressure of the converter oil feeding circuit
Characteristics and special features of gearbox with
pedaLoperated clutch
Characteristics and special features of gearbox with torque converter
Draining and filling up the gearbox and the converter
Characteristics and special features of the drive shafts
Characteristics and special features of the source and reserve of pressure
- Hydraulic system -
Depressurization of the hydraulic system
Checking the source and reserve of pressure
Characteristics and special features of the front axle unit
Conditions for checking and adjusting the front and
rear axle units using projection equipment
Characteristics and special features of the rear axle unit
Conditions for checking and adjusting the front and rear axle units using projection equipment
(see Operation
GX 410-0)
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LIST OF OPERATIONS
IN SECTION I
.T-.
DESCRIPTION
Char
acteristics and special features of the suspension
Chec king and adjusting the suspension and its controls
- Height preadjustment
- Height adjustment
- Checking and adjusting the manual height control
- Anti-roll bar adjustment
Characteristics and special features of the steering
Characteristics and special features of the braking system
Checking and adjusting the hydraulic brake control
- Bleeding the front brakes
- Bleeding the rear brakes
-Adjustment of brake pedal clearance
-Adjustment of stoplamp switch
- Check and adjustment of the handbrake
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I. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS.
Official
symbol
1130 cc engine
Manual gearbox
I
1300 cc engine
1300 cc
ECO engine
Gearbox with
converter
I
1300 cc engine
1300 cc ECO engine
GX series YA
GX series YL
GX series YL
GX series YR
Commercial symbol : GSA
Factory symbol Manual gearbox
(guarantee
type)
I
I
1130 cc engine
1300 cc engine
1300 cc
ECO engine
Gearbox with
1
1300 cc engine
converter 1300 cc
ECO engine
I
1130 cc engine
Introduction date:........... 1300 cc engine
1300 cc
ECO engine
French fiscal rating :
GSA
Spécial
(1130 cc engine)
1
Manual gearbox. 4-speed
Manual gearbox 5-speed
GSA Club, Pallas, X3 : Manual gearbox
( 1300 cc engine) 1 Gearbox with converter
Number of seats :
SALOON
YA
YL
YL
YR
July 80
September 79
July 81
6 cv
5 cv
7 cv
8 cv
5
ESTATE
GX series YE
GX series YS
GX series YS
GX series
W
GSA
YE
YS
YS
YV
July 80
September 79
July 81
6 CV
5 cv
7 cv
8 CV
5
ESTATE
Entreprise
GX series YF
GX series YM
GSA
YF
YM
July 80
6 CV
2
Standard fitting Front Rear Spare
Pressed steel rim : 4 l/2 J15
MICHELIN tyres 145 SR 15 XZX 145 SR 15 XZX
Inflation pressure
1.8 bars 1.9 bars
Optional fitting 145 SR 15 XZX
Light-alloy rim:
4l/2 J 15
2.1 bars
MICHELIN tyres 145 HR 15 XVS 145 HR 15 XVS
Inflation pressure 1.7 bars 1.8
bars
GSA Entreprise 1.8 bars 2.1 bars 2.3 bars
II. DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS:
Wheelbase :
Track, front:
Track, rear :
Length overall:
Width. overall :
Height, normal driving position :
Ground clearance. nil pressure :
Ground clearance, normal driving position
Ground clearance, max. raised position :
SALOON
2.550 m
1.378 m
1.328 m
4.181 m
1.626 m
1.349 m
0.070 m
0.154 m
0.240 m
10.40 m approx
9.66
m approx.
0.845
m
0.786 m
ESTATE
2.550 m
1.378 m
1.328 m
4.143 m
1.626 m
1.349 Ill
0.070 m
0.154 Ill
0.240 m
10.40.40.40
Ill appro,
9.66 m appro:
0.845
m
0.748 m
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OPERATION No.GX. 000 : Genekd specifications Op.
OX. 000 + 5
Weight ( in kg
) :
SALOON ESTATE
Kerb weight :
i
MANUAL GEARBOX
GEARBOX WITH CONVERTER
Weight on front axle :
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MANUAL GEARBOX
GEARBOX WITH CONVERTER
Weight on rear axle :MANUAL GEARBOX
GEARBOX WITH CONVERTER
Gross vehicle weight : MANUAL GEARBOX
GEARBOX WITH CONVERTER
Max. authorized-weight
on front axle : ..............
Max. authorized weight on rear axle :
...............
Max. roof-track load : ............................
Towing details
( (in kg) ) :
Max. weight on tow-bar: ........................
Gross train weight : .............................
- with a 475 kg trailer without brake :
- 1130 cc engine: ., ._.
- 1300 cc engine : MANUAL GEARBOX
GEARBOX WITH CONVERTER
- with a 800 kg trailer with brake, 1130 cc engine :
- with a 1000 kg trailer with brake :
- 1300 cc engine : MANUAL GEARBOX
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GEARBOX WITH CONVERTER
Hill-start max. gradient at Gross Train Weight :
III. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION.
Capacities
:
Fuel tank :
955 965
965 975
605 610
615 620
350 355
350 355
1355 1365
1365 1375
745 745
690 690
60 80
50 50
1830 1840
1830 1840
1840 1850
2155 2165
2355 2365
2365 2375
14% 14%
43
litres
ESTATE
Entreprise
925
605
320
1375
745
690
80
50
1850
2175
14%
Engine oil : TOTAL GOLD or TOTAL
20/50 ( G.B )
- all seasons : TOTAL GTi Route et Villa 10 W 30 (FRANCE )
TOTAL GTS 20 W 50 (SPAIN )
TOTAL GTS 15 W 40 (EUROPE except G.B.
and SPAIN )
TOTAL HD 3-C 20 W 20 ( G.B)
- temperatures below 10 ºC : TOTAL GTi Route et Ville 10 W 30 (FRANCE )
TOTAL GTS 10 W 30 (other EUROPEAN countries)
Sump capacity after draining : 3
litres
Sump capacity after draining and removal of filter cartridge : 4 litres
Difference between min. and max. dipstick readings: 0.5 litres
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