Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 1.6 16V, CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 1.6, CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 1.8 16V, CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 1.6, CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 2.0 16V, CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 1.6 HDi, CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 1.6 16V, CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 1.6 HDi, CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 1.6, CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 1.6 Chrono, CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 1.8 SX … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change tie rod end / track rod end on CITROEN XSARA PICASSO (N68) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Track Rod End for XSARA PICASSO (N68) and other CITROËN models

Track rod end

Rod Assembly

Mounting Kit, tie rod end

        Track rod end for CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 1.6 16V Petrol (110 hp)
      
        Track rod end for CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 1.6 Petrol (88 hp)
      
        Track rod end for CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 1.8 16V Petrol (115 hp)
      
        Track rod end for CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 1.6 Petrol (95 hp)
      
        Track rod end for CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 2.0 16V Petrol (136 hp)
      
        Track rod end for CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 1.6 HDi Diesel (109 hp)
      
        Track rod end for CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 1.6 16V Petrol (109 hp)
      
        Track rod end for CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 1.6 HDi Diesel (90 hp)
      
        Track rod end for CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 1.6 Petrol (91 hp)

Replacement: track rod end – Citroen Xsara Picasso. Tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Combination spanner #19
                      
                        Combination spanner #21
                      
                        Drive socket # 17 
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #19
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Vernier caliper
                      
                        Ball joint puller
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: track rod end – Citroen Xsara Picasso. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Replace tie rod ends in pairs.
The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left tie rod ends.
During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.
Please note: all work on the car – Citroen Xsara Picasso – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 3

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: track rod end – Citroen Xsara Picasso. Tip from AUTODOC:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

When deinstalling, mark or measure the precise position of the ball joint on the track rod, or count the number of turns in order to prevent misalignment afterward. Use a vernier caliper.
Step 8

Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #21 (2 pieces).
Step 9

Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
Step 10

Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
Step 11

Screw the end out of the tie rod.
Step 12

Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 13

Screw on a new tie rod end.

Replacement: track rod end – Citroen Xsara Picasso. AUTODOC recommends:
While installing the steering rod end remember to make the same number of turns or to leave the same length of thread showing as per your measurements.
Step 14

Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.

Step 15

Treat the threaded part of the tie rod. Use copper grease.

Step 16

When deinstalling, mark or measure the precise position of the ball joint on the track rod, or count the number of turns in order to prevent misalignment afterward. Use a vernier caliper.
Step 17

Tighten the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 49 nm torque.
Step 18

Tighten the tie rod end locknut. Use a combination spanner #19 (2 pieces). Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 62 nm torque.
Step 19

Treat the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use copper grease.
Step 20

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 21

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: track rod end – Citroen Xsara Picasso. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 22

Install the wheel.

Replacement: track rod end – Citroen Xsara Picasso. AUTODOC experts recommend:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 23

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 24

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 100 nm torque.

Replacement: track rod end – Citroen Xsara Picasso. Professionals recommend:
Check and adjust wheel alignment if necessary.
Step 25

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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