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Alfa Romeo 147 Factory Service Manual (2000-2004)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Tyre wear

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
147 Factory Service Manual
Year
2000–2004
Section
Consumption /leaks/ wear › Tyre wear
Fault diagnosisTyre wear

TYRE WEAR

1.6 TS, 2.0 TS

Results of the tests
1TYRE WEAR CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check the tyres for wear. In particular:

  • wear on the outside;
  • wear on the inside;
  • wear of the tyre wall;
  • wear of the tread
Continue to Step 4Even wear on both sides: inflation pressure lowRestore the tyre inflation pressures If necessary, replace the tyres
Even wear on both sides: inflation pressure lowContinue to Step 2
Even wear on both sides: inflation pressure lowContinue to Step 3
Even wear on both sides: inflation pressure lowThe problem is due to the customer's driving style which is too 'sporty': if necessary, replace the tyres
Even wear on both sides: inflation pressure lowRestore the tyre inflation pressures If necessary, replace the tyres
Even wear on both sides: inflation pressure lowReplace the tyres
Even wear on both sides: inflation pressure lowReplace the tyres
2TOE IN CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the toe in is correctContinue to Step 4Toe in not correctRestore the correct toe in, if necessary, replace the tyres
3CAMBER CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the camber is correctContinue to Step 4Camber not correctRestore the correct camber, if necessary, replace the tyres
4SHOCK ABSORBER EFFICIENCY CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the efficiency of the shock absorbersContinue to Step 5Front shock absorbers not working properlyReplace the shock absorbers Op. 4410A12. If necessary, replace the tyres
Rear shock absorbers not working properlyReplace the shock absorbers Op. 4420A12. If necessary, replace the tyres
5CORRECT OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'

Parts & tools for this job For 2000 Alfa Romeo 147

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