Citroen Traction Avant 11CV 15CV Workshop Manual 1938-1950 PDF Download

Citroën Traction Avant Workshop Manual 1938-1950 (11CV / 15CV)

Citroën Traction Avant “Twelve” & “Fifteen” Workshop Manual 1938-1950 PDF. Illustrated repair workshop manual with 116 pages of workshop drawings, sectional diagrams, special tools, and adjustment procedures. Originally issued by Citroën Cars, Limited, Slough, England and reprinted October 1956. Covers the 11CV and 15CV front-wheel-drive models.

Official Workshop manual used by Citroën-approved garages.

Generation:
Citroën Traction Avant (1938-1950). The Traction Avant was one of the most revolutionary cars ever built — the world’s first mass-produced front-wheel-drive car with a monocoque body. This workshop manual covers the “Twelve” and “Fifteen” models (11CV and 15CV) which formed the backbone of the Traction Avant range. A true icon of automotive engineering and French automotive heritage.

Models Covered:
Citroën Traction Avant “Twelve” (11CV)
Citroën Traction Avant “Fifteen” (15CV)

Also known as: Citroën 11CV, Citroën 15CV, Citroën Traction, Citroën Light Fifteen, Citroën Big Fifteen.

Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive (pioneering FWD system with drive shafts, stub axles, and torsion bar suspension)

Years: 1950, 1949, 1948, 1947, 1946, 1945, 1944, 1943, 1942, 1941, 1940, 1939, 1938

Languages: English

Format: PDF (116 pages, ~51 MB, illustrated/scanned)

Compatibility:
Windows 11, 10, 8. 7. Vista, XP. Mac, Linux, Android, IOS + All Tablets & Phones

CONTENTS:
Engine: Lifting the engine, special tools, engine stand, clutch control, timing distributor, cylinder-head tightening sequence, engine assembly longitudinal and cross sections, valve seat and guide replacement, oil pump assembly and adjustment, fan and water pump assembly, spring testing, sparking-plug housing fitment, water pump bush, bearing fitment with shims, oil baffle boring and alignment, gudgeon-pin circlips, sump gasket assembly, fitting pistons into barrels, barrel height gauging, timing wheel setting, water pump and dynamo driving shaft.- Fuel System: Carburettor section and external views, air-intake silencer, petrol pump assembly with sectional diagrams, petrol pump air-leak checking.- Clutch: Clutch assembly and sectional views, toggle adjustment, simplified toggle-adjustment method, gear-locking device adjustment.- Gearbox & Differential: Gearbox dismantling and reassembly stand, gearbox assembly longitudinal section, coupling flange extractor, differential bearing extraction, gearbox cover/forks/gear lock, fixing plates, synchromesh gear fitment, gearbox assembly, satellite thrust face rectification, layshaft front bearing lock-nut tool, crown wheel and bevel pinion adjustment (standard and simplified methods), differential bearing adjustment.- Front Axle & Front-Wheel Drive: Ball pin extraction, silentbloc and torsion-bar assembly, lower arm mounting, torsion bar fitting, hub and swivel centre-line section, hub and ball-race dismantling, steering arm and ball-race retaining ring, upper and lower swivel ball dismantling, upper link centre-line section, serrated shaft dismantling and assembly, stub axle inner ball-race nut, drive shaft fitting, stub axle and inner ball-race removal, outer and inner ball-race extractors, drive-shaft reboring/spline housing/coupling work.- Steering: Steering wheel removal and refitting, steering assembly longitudinal section, ball pin assembly, rack-and-pinion gear holding, steering tools, track-rod length adjustment.- Rear Axle: Raising rear axle, early-type axle dismantling, rear axle positioning, rear-axle assembly plan view, torsion bar removal, rear link arm, rear-axle camber and toe-in checking, brake drum rectification, silentbloc dismantling/assembly, torsion-bar adjustment settings, lateral axle adjustment checking.- Suspension: Spicer shock absorber refitting.- Brakes: Master cylinder removal/fitting and assembly, brake back-plate assembly, brake drum rectification, brake-shoe and lining adjustment, brake-lining concentricity checking.- Electrical: Automatic advance ignition curves, dynamo assembly with induction coils and pole-pieces, starter motor assembly, complete wiring diagrams.- Adjustments & Alignment: Caster angle checking, track-rod length checking, steering lock checking, wheel camber checking, weight distribution, wheel checking, wheel balance checking, headlamp adjustment.- Bodywork: Hull/body shell realignment procedures.- Citroën Traction Avant Workshop Manual, Citroën 11CV Repair Manual, Citroën 15CV Service Manual, Traction Avant Workshop Manual. And Much More…

Special Features:
116 Pages of Illustrated Workshop Diagrams
Sectional Views and Assembly Drawings
Special Tool References Throughout
Front-Wheel-Drive System Detailed Procedures
Crown Wheel and Bevel Pinion Setup
Rack-and-Pinion Steering Service
Complete Wiring Diagrams

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Citroën Traction Avant models are covered in this workshop manual?

This workshop manual covers the Citroën Traction Avant “Twelve” and “Fifteen” models, commonly known as the 11CV and 15CV. The cover confirms coverage for 1938 to 1950 model years. This is the English-language edition originally issued by Citroën Cars Limited in Slough, England, reprinted October 1956. The manual includes 116 pages of detailed workshop illustrations, sectional diagrams, and repair procedures for both front-wheel-drive models.

What engine and gearbox procedures are included?

The engine section includes complete illustrated procedures for engine removal, cylinder head work with tightening sequence, timing distributor setup, valve seat and guide replacement, oil pump assembly and adjustment, water pump and fan assembly, piston and barrel fitting, timing wheel setting, and carburettor and petrol pump service. The gearbox section provides longitudinal section diagrams with procedures for complete dismantling and reassembly, synchromesh gear fitment, crown wheel and bevel pinion adjustment, differential bearing setup, and coupling flange service.

Does this cover the Traction Avant front-wheel-drive system?

Yes, the front-wheel-drive section is one of the strongest parts of this workshop manual. It includes detailed illustrated procedures for drive shaft fitting and reboring, stub axle service, hub and ball-race dismantling, swivel ball removal, torsion bar assembly, silentbloc service, ball pin extraction, steering arm work, and brake back-plate assembly. The Traction Avant’s pioneering FWD layout with drive shafts, torsion bars, and rack-and-pinion steering is thoroughly covered with sectional views and special tool references.

Does this include electrical wiring diagrams and brake service?

Yes, the electrical section includes complete wiring diagrams, dynamo assembly with induction coil and pole-piece diagrams, starter motor assembly, and automatic advance ignition curves. The brake section covers master cylinder removal, fitting and assembly, brake back-plate work, brake drum rectification, brake-shoe and lining adjustment, and brake-lining concentricity checking. Wheel alignment procedures including caster angle, camber, track-rod lengths, steering lock, and wheel balance checking are also included.

What format is this Citroën Traction Avant workshop manual provided in?

This workshop manual is delivered as a PDF document (116 pages, approximately 51 MB) available for instant download. The manual is an illustrated scanned document with detailed workshop drawings, sectional views, and diagram-based repair procedures. It works on all devices including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, tablets, and phones. No installation required. An essential resource for Citroën Traction Avant owners, classic car restorers, and specialist workshops maintaining these iconic French automobiles.