Preliminary checks
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 155 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 1992–1998
- Section
- Fault diagnosis and corrective intervention › Preliminary checks
Front suspensionPreliminary checks
PRELIMINARY CHECKS
CHECK TYRES
- Check that tyres are in good condition and that wear is equalized; check that the tyres are evenly worn across the tread.
- Check that the tyre pressure is correct (see: GR. 28).
| ANOMALIES AND SYMPTOMS | CHECK | TEST REFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| STEERING WHEEL KNOCKS, VIBRATIONS OR SHIMMY | - Knocking on the forecarriage when driving on rough roads (holes, hollows, asphalt rises, etc.) - Steering wheel shimmy while driving at high speed on straight roads |
A |
| CONSTANT NOISE | - Constant noise from the forecarriage while driving on a straight and even road; the noise increases as the speed of the vehicle increases | B |
| ABNORMAL (OR UNEVEN) TYRE WEAR | See: GR. 28 - WHEELS & TYRES | C |
Parts & tools for this job For 1992 Alfa Romeo 155
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