Running gearTest conditions
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| Determine the chassis version according to the vehicle data sticker → Chapter. |
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| Check the wheel suspensions, wheel bearing, steering and steering linkage for impermissible play and damage, if necessary repair. |
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| Check tyre inflation pressure, if necessary correct → BookletOctavia or fuel-tank cap sticker. |
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| Check the tyre tread depth. The difference between the left and right tyres on an axle must not exceed 2 mm. |
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| 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. |
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| Vehicle must be aligned, with the springs having been repeatedly deflected and having returned to their original position. |
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| Make sure that during alignment no sliding base and no rotating plate touch the limit stop. |
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| The steering wheel must be in the posItion required to drive straight ahead . |
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| 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. |
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01 Steering & suspension
