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Fiat Seicento Factory Service Manual (1998-2010)08 · 44 Suspension and wheels
08 · Steering & suspension

1108 Sporting

Make
Fiat
Model
Seicento Factory Service Manual
Year
1998–2010
Section
Hubs and wheels › 1108 Sporting
44 Suspension and wheels1108 Sporting

1108 Sporting

MeasureValue
1   Caster (degrees)1° 52'±30'

1108 Suite - 899

MeasureValue
1   Caster (degrees)1° 30'±30'
Diagram of front suspension strut and wheel assembly showing camber angle measurement

Camber check

The front wheel camber is not adjustable. If the value measured is not within the specified limits check the suspension wishbone and the car body.

  • Carry out the preliminary checks on the car and remove any loads carried.
  • Set the car (in running order) on a lift fitted with optical inspection equipment.
  1. Check that the front wheel camber is within the specified limits
MeasureValue
1   Camber (degrees)0° 12'±30'
Diagram of rear axle and suspension showing toe-in measurement points 1a and 1b

4450A40 - REAR WHEEL GEOMETRY - CHECK WITH OPTICAL EQUIPMENT - INCL. ADJ. IF NECESSARY

  • The rear wheel geometry should be checked after checking the following on parts that affect wheel geometry:
  • tyre inflation pressure;
  • the wheel rim eccentricity and squareness should not exceed 3 mm;
  • wheel bearing end float.

Toe-in check

The rear suspension comprises a rigid axle, therefore toe-in is not adjustable. If the value measured is not within the specified limits check the suspension wishbones and the car body.

  • Carry out the preliminary checks on the car and remove any loads carried.
  • Set the car (in running order) on a lift fitted with optical inspection equipment.
  1. Check that the toe-in (1a - 1b) is within the specified limits
MeasureValue
1   Toe-in (mm)0 ±3

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