Do-it-yourself repair of the Citroen berlingo chassis

Suspension is one of the most important devices in the complex mechanism of a car, which ensures effective adhesion of the wheels of the car to the supporting structure of the body. As is typical of any device, its individual parts wear out over time, which leads to critical damage. Fortunately, the whole thing is fixable, and, as evidence, we will present a car with a damaged rear beam. This video takes a closer look at the repair of the rear beam of the Citroen Berlingo.

Our example uses a torsion bar suspension. It is logical that the rear beam can be called a torsion beam. In the diagnostic process, not every novice driver can notice any flaws when checking the rear beam for integrity.

To accurately determine the breakdown, there are the following signs.

1. Audible squeaking or grinding sound.
2. The appearance of a backlash between the rear beam tube and the balancer supporting the wheel itself with the hub. It can be found with independent swinging the lever at the point of joining with the beam, however, you need to correctly distribute the efforts or have a little luck in stock.
3. Shabby appearance and missing some bearings.
4. The wheels are lined up as a "house".

Citroen Berlingo and Peugeot Partner have the same design and interchangeable parts, so the instructions for repairing and replacing the rear beam will be the same.

What manipulations need to be done with your own hands:

1. First you need to unscrew the rear wheels of the car.
2. Remove hubs and brake pads.
3. Unscrew the M8 “sprockets” that secure the bearings.
4. Knock out the torsion bar with a guide, having previously unscrewed two supporting bolts on both sides. It can be easier to knock out by heating.
5. Separate the levers with silent blocks from the structure by knocking out or unscrewing their bolts.
6. Saw off the worn pins of the beam, pull out with heat and replace with new ones.
7. Clean the levers.
8. Insert new bearings into the levers (should be 3.7 times wider) to replace the worn base bearings. An additional plus is the presence of an oil can for each of them.
9. Reassemble the beam by injecting 3-4 grease strokes.

Video (click to play).

It depends on where to buy and what. The price from official dealers can be about 100,000 rubles, taking into account the guarantee and complete replacement of the beam with all the details. If we consider unofficial options, then the cost of repairing the rear beam in different cities is approximately the same.

In Moscow, replacement of needle bearings and pins will cost about 27,000 rubles, in Minsk 900 Belarusian rubles, in Krasnodar 24-25 thousand. The cost of the beam itself is about 33 thousand rubles. How much to spend on repairs is a personal matter for every motorist.

Do-it-yourself car repair without the help of specialists allows you to save a lot. Of course, you should first read the tips and instructions for the operation you want to perform. Having studied the topic, you can start repairing.

The rear torsion bar of the Citroën Berlingo is compact and simple. In its design, needle bearings are provided, a lever (balancer) swings on them. There are bearings on both sides of the rear beam: outer and inner. The bearings themselves are miniature, the needle rollers are thin. They are often forgotten to change, so we recommend buying all the necessary Citroen spare parts in advance at Favorable prices and simplicity will make the purchase simple and enjoyable.

So, on the lever there is a seat where the needle bearing is pressed. The shaft (axle) of the rear beam is called a pin. The lever is put on the beam.The needle bearing allows the arm to "swing" on the rear beam. Torsion bars and stabilizer keep the lever flexible.

The rear beam provides good handling and comfort. Despite the fact that it is massive and durable, the part is subject to breakage and damage.

• "House" on the rear wheels (tires touch the wheel arches - urgent repair of the rear beam is needed;
• audible clicks when the suspension is operating on uneven roads.

The main cause of rear beam failure is excessive bearing run or fluid entering the linkage. As a result, corrosion and rust appears, accelerating the wear of the rollers. Other reasons include:

• improper operation of the vehicle;
• low-quality manufacturing of rear beam parts (bearings, pins, levers);
• structural damage resulting from an accident.

Timely replacement of the needle bearing helps prevent the restoration of the Citroen Berlingo rear beam. Otherwise, due to the damaged bearing, the finger (axle, shaft) of the rear beam is erased; water begins to pass through, the oil seal becomes unusable. Only fingers can be replaced during the repair process. This is not a bad option. A much worse situation is considered to be a failure in the functioning of the balancers (pendulums and levers) of the rear beam of the car. This happens less often, when in a "neglected" case.

• dismantling the rear beam;
• removal of parts in turn: drum, bearing, plate, torsion bars;
• determining which of the parts is defective (bearings, fingers, lever in its seat, etc.);
• replacement of damaged parts. New parts are selected according to the appropriate dimensions. For example, the pin diameter should be the same as the bearing bore;
• assembly of the structure in the reverse order.

In order not to get dust and water, the parts are "put" on the sealant. Before applying the sealant, the mating surfaces are thoroughly wiped; they must be clean and dry.

We will show you how you can replace the front shock absorbers on your own in cars PEUGEOT Partner (Peugeot Partner), CITROEN Berlingo (Citroen Berlingo). All repair work is carried out by a professional auto mechanic, in accordance with the technical regulations of the automaker. The actions are shown in as much detail as possible, from beginning to end, filmed by the operator in good quality. You can easily repeat this repair in your garage using a standard set of tools. Remember to bleed before installing new shock absorbers.

Video of replacing front shock absorbers in CITROEN Berlingo and PEUGEOT Partner:

Backup video of replacing front shock absorbers at Citroen Berlingo and Peugeot Partner:

• Like
• I do not like