Rear beam "Peugeot Partner" - device, signs of malfunction, repair

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

Peugeot Partner is one of the most famous French compact vans. This machine is famous for its versatility. The car can carry both passengers and large items. Other features include a simple suspension scheme. It is the same as on many budget cars. MacPherson struts are installed at the front, and a beam is at the back. In today's article, we will talk about how the rear beam is arranged on Citroen and Peugeot Partner cars, what are its features and what are the malfunctions.

Purpose, design

Because the rear beam is a key element of the suspension, its main task is to provide a connection between the wheels of the car and the body. Thanks to the elastic elements, this unit is able to absorb shocks that occur when the car hits thebumps. Also, the beam as a suspension element ensures the stability of the car on the road. In terms of construction, the Peugeot Partner rear beam includes the following parts:

• Shafts.
• Fingers.
• Torsion beam.
• Trailing arms.
• Silentblocks.
• Helical springs.
• Double acting dampers.
• Needle bearings.

The work of the beam is directed to torsion, so that the wheels are not completely dependent on each other. When hitting a bump, the adjacent wheel changes position only slightly. However, to achieve such results as on a multi-link suspension, the beam will not work. It is a rigid yet resilient structure. When using a multi-link suspension, each wheel works out the hole separately, independently of each other.

Failure symptoms

How to determine that the Peugeot Partner car needs repair of the rear beam and its components? Signs may be different:

1. Thundering noise when driving on rough roads and excessive buildup at speed. If it is a knock with a minimum interval, most likely, the rear shock absorbers in the car have worn out. As a rule, one of them wears out first - on the right or left side. However, it is recommended to change them in pairs. Of the characteristic signs of a breakdown of a shock absorber, it is worth noting a leak. But the breakdown can also happen inside.
2. The rumble at speeds above 40 kilometers per hour. If the car began to hum from the back, this indicates that the needlerear beam bearing on the Peugeot Partner. You can also determine from which side the bearing has become unusable. Enough to go into a turn at speed. If the noise increases when turning to the left, then the right bearing has crashed. However, it is also recommended to change them in pairs, as is the case with shock absorbers. The resource of the neighboring element will be about the same, so there is no point in doing the time-consuming operation twice.
3. Car pulling to the side and squeaks from the back. This suggests that it is time to change the bushings (silent blocks) of the Peugeot Partner rear beam. If you continue to operate a car with such a malfunction, it may lead to uneven tire tread wear.

Signs to replace the beam

What signs indicate that the replacement of the Peugeot Partner rear beam is required? This can be determined by several things:

• Tire tread wear. This does not always mean only problems with silent blocks. If the beam pins are worn, the camber angle may be broken.
• The location of the rear wheels. On cars with a fairly worn beam, the wheels begin to fold into a “house”. So, at the top they narrow, and at the bottom they diverge. In the early stages, this problem cannot be detected visually. But if the problem is running, it can be recognized with the naked eye. Camber will be negative.

Features of checking beam bearings

Since these elements cannot be checked visually, and they do not always start buzzing immediately (this noise increases for a long time andgradually), you can proceed as follows. It is necessary to hang the rear wheel on the jack, and without removing it, check the play. It is enough to grab two parts of the tire with your hands and shake it from side to side. If the wheel "walks", this indicates that the bearing is broken. Note that a slight play must always be present (a thermal gap in case the bearing expands and prevents it from jamming). But if the disk is staggering, you need to urgently change such a bearing.

Beam repair options

Here are the works performed when repairing the Peugeot Partner rear beam:

1. Replacement of bearings. As we said earlier, they need to be changed in the case of a characteristic hum and backlash, and in tandem with a neighboring element. If this is not done, there is a risk of uneven tread wear and even wheel seizure at speed, leading to a skid.
2. Replacement of torsion bars. Since the element is made of flexible metal and constantly works in torsion, there is a possibility of damage to it. The torsion bar is not repaired, but replaced with a new one.
3. Replacement of silent blocks. This work requires special equipment for pressing rubber-metal bushings into the holes of the beam. Silent blocks in the rear suspension are changed in pairs.
4. Replacing the fingers of the rear beam "Peugeot Partner". They develop over time. Ideally, the beam should be changed entirely. But there is also a more economical option. Now there are different finger repair kits. After installing the repair kit, the rear suspension again performs itsfunctions.

Conclusion

Now we know what the Peugeot Partner rear beam is and how it works. In general, this node is quite reliable and does not require frequent attention. Even in the event of a malfunction, you can continue to operate the car. But it is impossible to “start” a malfunction, especially when it comes to the Peugeot Partner rear beam bearings.