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

Citroën Traction Avant Workshop Repair Manual PDF (11CV / 15CV)

Illustrated workshop repair diagrams and service instructions:

CITROËN Workshop Manual for Citroën Traction Avant 11CV & 15CV 1938-1950 — “Twelve” and “Fifteen” front-wheel-drive models. 116 pages of detailed workshop drawings, sectional views, special tool references, and repair procedures. English-language edition originally issued by Citroën Cars, Limited, Slough, England, reprinted October 1956.

The Traction Avant was the world’s first mass-produced front-wheel-drive car with a monocoque body — one of the most revolutionary vehicles ever built. This workshop manual covers the complete mechanical and electrical systems.

Contains all procedures to maintain, service or repair Citroën Traction Avant 1938-1950

Models:
Citroën Traction Avant “Twelve” (11CV)
Citroën Traction Avant “Fifteen” (15CV)
Also known as: Light Fifteen, Big Fifteen

Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive (pioneering FWD with drive shafts, torsion bars, rack-and-pinion steering)

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

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

Language: English

Citroën Traction Avant Workshop Repair Manual PDF Key Features:
116 Pages of Illustrated Workshop Diagrams
Detailed Sectional Views and Assembly Drawings
Front-Wheel-Drive System Service
Crown Wheel & Bevel Pinion Adjustment
Complete Wiring Diagrams
etc.

Citroën Traction Avant 11CV 15CV 1938-1950 Workshop Service Repair Manual PDF Download

Sample of Contents:
Engine (Removal, Stand, Cylinder Head Tightening Sequence, Longitudinal & Cross Sections, Valve Seat/Guide Replacement, Oil Pump Assembly & Adjustment, Fan & Water Pump, Spring Testing, Spark Plug Housings, Bearing Fitment, Oil Baffles, Piston/Barrel Fitting, Timing Wheels, Dynamo Drive Shaft), Fuel System (Carburettor Section & Views, Air-Intake Silencer, Petrol Pump Assembly & Air-Leak Checking), Clutch (Assembly & Section, Toggle Adjustment, Gear-Locking Device), Gearbox & Differential (Dismantling Stand, Longitudinal Section, Coupling Flange Extractor, Differential Bearing, Cover/Forks/Gear Lock, Synchromesh Fitment, Crown Wheel & Bevel Pinion Adjustment, Satellite Thrust Faces, Differential Bearing Adjustment), Front Axle & FWD (Ball Pins, Silentbloc & Torsion Bars, Hub & Swivel Sections, Ball-Race Dismantling, Drive Shaft Fitting/Reboring/Spline Housing, Stub Axle Service, Brake Back-Plate Assembly), Steering (Steering Wheel, Longitudinal Section, Rack-and-Pinion, Track-Rod Adjustment), Rear Axle (Dismantling, Torsion Bars, Link Arms, Camber & Toe-In, Silentbloc Service), Suspension (Spicer Shock Absorbers), Brakes (Master Cylinder, Back-Plate, Drum Rectification, Shoe & Lining Adjustment), Electrical (Ignition Curves, Dynamo, Starter Motor, Wiring Diagrams), Alignment (Caster, Camber, Track-Rod, Steering Lock, Wheel Balance, Headlamp Adjustment), Bodywork (Hull/Shell Realignment), And much more…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Citroën Traction Avant models are covered?

This workshop manual covers the Citroën Traction Avant “Twelve” (11CV) and “Fifteen” (15CV) front-wheel-drive models from 1938 to 1950. English-language edition from Citroën Cars Limited, Slough, reprinted October 1956. Contains 116 pages of illustrated workshop diagrams and repair procedures.

Does this cover the front-wheel-drive system and gearbox?

Yes, the FWD section is one of the strongest parts of this workshop manual with drive shaft fitting and reboring, stub axle service, hub and ball-race dismantling, torsion bar assembly, and swivel ball procedures. The gearbox section covers complete dismantling and reassembly with crown wheel and bevel pinion adjustment, differential bearing setup, and synchromesh gear fitment.

Does this include wiring diagrams and brake service?

Yes, complete wiring diagrams, dynamo and starter motor assemblies, and ignition curves are included. Brake coverage includes master cylinder service, brake drum rectification, shoe and lining adjustment, and concentricity checking. Full alignment procedures for caster, camber, toe-in, and wheel balance are also covered.

What format is this workshop manual provided in?

Delivered as a PDF (116 pages, ~51 MB, illustrated scanned document). Works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, tablets, and phones. No installation required. An essential resource for Traction Avant owners and classic Citroën restorers.