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Calculation of the misalignment on the rear axle > < Checking the track on the front axle, adjusting if necessary

Fabia Mk1

Checking the left and right steering angle
Checking the left and right steering angle
This check is only required if:
t  the steering angles differ by more than 2° from the steering centre.
t  at full steering angle the tyres come into contact with components on the front axle or body on one side
t  the left/right turning clearance circle differs
   
The distance between the components on the front axle and the tyres -arrow- must be the same on both sides at maximum steering angle.
If the distance is unequal it is possible to correct the distance by turning the left and right track rod.
Example:
The distance between the front axle components and the tyres is smaller on the right than on the left.
–  Release the counternuts on the track rods.
–  Turn the track rod on the left (slightly unscrew from track-rod end).
–  Turn the track rod on the right to the same extent (screw into track-rod end).
–  Check overall track.
After this adjustment procedure the overall track must correspond with the specified nominal value!
–  Tighten counternuts.
After tightening the counternuts the set value may change slightly.
Make sure this value remains within the tolerance for the nominal value. If this is not the case repeat the overall track adjustment operation.
Check that the bellows have not become twisted after turning the track rods!
  S44-0016
Tightening torque:
Counternut to track-rod end50 Nm

   

Calculation of the misalignment on the rear axle > < Checking the track on the front axle, adjusting if necessary