Checking the characteristic angles

Checking the characteristic angles

Preliminary operations

• Inflate the tyres to the specified pressure.
• Fill with fuel and the specified oils and fluids.
• Fill with fuel and the specified oils and fluids
• Check that the eccentricity and orthogonality of the wheel rims does not exceed:
  • 1 mm for steel rims
  • 0.3 mm for alloy rims

Checking the front wheel toe-in

• Using suitable tools, check that the toe-in is within the specified limits.

* To '97 versions
** '98 versions

If the toe-in is other than specified, proceed as follows:

1. Slacken the fastenings for adjusting the track rods.

WARNING: Each time the front wheel toe-in is adjusted, it is necessary to check that the boots turn freely on the rod and if necessary remove them and lubricate with the specified grease.

1. Turn the rods, until reaching the specified value without changing the position of the steering wheel spokes

NOTE: Adjustment should be carried out on the rods of both wheels.

• Tighten the track rod adjustment fastenings to the specified torque.

Checking the front wheel camber and caster

• Check that the camber and caster angles (not adjustable) are within the specified limits.

10 ÷ 15 Nm
1.0 ÷ 1.5 Kgm

* To '97 versions
** '98 versions