Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Fiat
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Fiat Punto (176) Factory Service Manual (1993-1999)07 · 44 Suspension and wheels
07 · Steering & suspension

Toe-in

Make
Fiat
Model
Punto (176) Factory Service Manual
Year
1993–1999
Section
Rear suspension › Toe-in
44 Suspension and wheelsToe-in

The wheel geometry must be checked after the following checks have been performed on the components which affect the wheel geometry:

  • tyre pressures;
  • the eccentricity and out-of-true of the wheel rims must not exceed 3 mm;
  • wheel bearing endfloat;
  • play between vertical link and wishbone balljoint;
  • play on tie-rod end.
Top-down diagram of front wheels showing toe-in measurement points a and b

P3M044G01

TOE-IN

a - b = 0 ÷ 1 mm

Side view of front suspension showing camber angle α

P3M044G02

CAMBER (non adjustable)

  1. 1° ÷ 30'
  2. 22' ÷ 30' (▲)

P3M044G03

CASTER

(non adjustable)

  1. 1.20 ÷ 30 (¹)
  2. 2.00 ÷ 30 (²)

P3M044G04

If the toe-in values are incorrect, slacken the steering tie-rod nuts and adjust the tie-rods.

If the camber angle is not as specified, the car body shell must be checked.

(*) For versions with mechanical steering
(**) For versions with power steering
(▲) For 1372 turbo engines

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