V40 L4-1.9L Turbo VIN 25 B4204T2 (2000)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Checking/Adjusting Tracking
To check the tracking correctly:
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the car must be unloaded. (the level in the fuel tank makes no difference).
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Check the tire pressures.
Jack front end of car up.
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Jack the wheel arms up as close to the ball joints as possible.
Check front end for play
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Check for play in the following:
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the steering gear housing and the track rod joints
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the wheel bearings
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the top spring mountings
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the ball joints and suspension arm bearing bushes.
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If there is any play in any of the components above, this must be dealt with first. See the section of this manual concerned.
Setting up test equipment
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Set up and calibrate equipment as appropriate.