Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Peugeot
01 Introduction and contents02 General information03 Engine04 Ignition system05 Lubrication system06 Cooling system07 Carburettor fuel system08 Clutch09 Gearbox (transmission)10 Drive shafts11 Front axle and suspension12 Steering13 Rear axle and rear suspension14 Tightening torques — running gear15 Brake system16 Electrical equipment17 General maintenance18 Fault finding section19 Wiring diagrams20 Back cover
Peugeot J5 Pocket Mechanic, 1.8 and 2.0 petrol (1987-1994)02 · General information
02 · General

0.1. Identification

Make
Peugeot
Model
J5 Pocket Mechanic, 1.8 and 2.0 petrol
Year
1987–1994
Section
Identification, characteristics and servicing notes › 0.1. Identification
General information0.1. Identification · page 1 of 3

0.1. Identification

The type identification plate (1) is located at the R.H. front corner and contains the chassis number, the gross vehicle weight, the gross vehicle weight with trailer and the max. permissible weight on the front and rear axles. The chassis number can also be found at position (2). As can be seen from the illustration there is a a difference in the location of the engine number. Pos. (5) is valid for the engines covered in this manual.

The model year of the vehicle at position (7) is important when spare parts are required. The model year together with the chassis number must always be quoted when new parts are required.

The engine type and engine serial numbers are stamped into plates, attached to the engine, as can be seen from Fig. 0.1. Engine type and serial number are given in the identification plate.

Other numbers can be found in the transmission (6) and relate to the paint code (8).

0.2. General Characteristics

0.2.0. DIMENSIONS (typical for C25)

Wheelbase:

  • Short wheelbase: 2923 mm (116.13 in.)
  • Intermediate wheelbase: 3200 mm (127.14 in.)
  • Long wheelbase: 3650 mm (145.0 in.)
  • Front track: 1682 mm (66.83 in.)
  • Rear track: 1965 mm (78.07 in.)
  • Overall Length (given for C25): 4765 or 5495 mm (189.3 or 218.3 in.)
  • Overall Height: Between 2100 and 2470 mm (83.43 and 98.13 in.)
  • Overall width: 1965 mm (78.07 in.)
  • Ground clearance (depending on tyres): 170 to 210 mm (6.75 - 8.35 in.)

0.2.1. FILLING CAPACITIES

Fuel tank: 70 litres

Cooling system: 9.0 litre (16 Imp. pts approx.)

Engine:

  • Without oil filter: 3.5 litres (6.25 Imp. pts.)
  • With oil filter: 4.0 litres (7.0 Imp. pts.)
  • Between "Max." and "Min." marks on oil dipstick: 1.0 litre (2.0 Imp. pts. approx.)

Transmission:

  • With two-wheel drive 1.6 litres (1.25 litre to July 1989)
  • With four-wheel drive: 2.5 litres

0.3. General Servicing Notes

The servicing and repair instructions in this Workshop Manual are laid out in an easy-to-follow step-by-step fashion and no difficulty should be encountered if the text and diagrams are followed carefully and methodically. The intention has been

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