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Checking the transversal inclination of the vehicle > < Test conditions

Fabia Mk1

Measurement preliminaries
Measurement preliminaries
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Brake pedal arrester, e.g. -V.A.G 1238/B- or -V.A.G 1869/2-
t  Alignment/measuring gauge
t  Weights, e.g. sand bags approx. 10 kg
The lateral runout on the rims must be balanced (compensated). Otherwise the alignment result will be distorted.
Correct toe-in adjustment is impossible if the rim run-out has not been compensated!
Comply with the instructions of the alignment gauge manufacturer.
–  Perform a rim runout compensation.
–  Lower vehicle and deflect the springs.
   
–  Secure brake pedal with brake pedal arrester, e.g. - V.A.G 1238/B- or -V.A.G 1869/2-.
Overview of the work sequence for vehicle alignment
The following sequence of work steps must always be respected!
1 - Determine what chassis has been mounted in the vehicle. This information can be found on the vehicle data sticker → Chapter.
2 - Check camber on front axle, if necessary take the mean → Chapter
3 - Check camber on rear axle → Chapter
4 - Check track on rear axle → Chapter
5 - Check track on front axle, if necessary adjust → Chapter
The following always applies!
Always check the transversal inclination of the vehicle before adjustment if one of the measuring values is outside the tolerance → Chapter.
Chassis terms:
→ Chapter
Nominal values for vehicle alignment:
t  Nominal values front axle → Chapter
t  Nominal values rear axle → Chapter
  S45-0016

Checking the transversal inclination of the vehicle > < Test conditions