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Measurement preliminaries > < It is necessary to perform a vehicle alignment in the event of:

Fabia Mk1

Test conditions
Test conditions
l  Determine the chassis version according to the vehicle data sticker → Chapter.
l  Check the wheel suspensions, wheel bearing, steering and steering linkage for impermissible play and damage, if necessary repair.
l  Check tyre inflation pressure, if necessary correct → BookletFabia or fuel-tank cap sticker.
l  Check the tyre tread depth. The difference between the left and right tyres on an axle must not exceed 2 mm.
l  The unladen weight of the vehicle must correspond with the vehicle documents.
Unladen weight:
Weight of the vehicle with full fuel tank and full water reservoir for windscreen wiper/washer and headlamp cleaning system, spare wheel, tool kit, jack and without driver. The spare wheel, tool kit and jack must be located in the position prescribed by the vehicle manufacturer.
  Note
If the corresponding unladen weight cannot be achieved (e.g. a vehicle with a tyre repair set or a vehicle with a fuel tank which is not completely full), the vehicle load must be set as follows:
–  Load the vehicle with a corresponding weight.
–  Determine the fuel volume in the fuel tank on the fuel gauge.
–  Place a weight above the fuel tank according to the following table:
   
Fuel gaugeWeight (kg)
Reserve30
1/427
1/218
3/49
Tank full0

  Note
t  Use as weight e.g. plastic tanks filled with water or canisters. 1 liter of water = 1 kg.
t  When fitting the weight onto the rear seat pay special attention so that the seat upholsteries are not dirty or damaged.
l  Vehicle must be aligned, with the springs having been repeatedly deflected and having returned to their original position.
l  Make sure that during alignment no sliding base and no rotating plate touch the limit stop.
Very important!
l  The measuring device must be positioned and adjusted in compliance with the specifications; observe the manufacturer's instructions!
If necessary obtain information on your alignment gauge from the manufacturer.
In the course of time the alignment platform and alignment gauge/alignment computer may deviate from their original adjustment/setting.
The alignment platform and alignment gauge/alignment computer must be tested and adjusted during a maintenance operation at least once a year or following the manufacturer's instructions and if necessary be adjusted!
Treat these precision instruments with great care!
   

Measurement preliminaries > < It is necessary to perform a vehicle alignment in the event of: