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Octavia Mk2

Measurement preliminaries
Measurement preliminaries
l  Determine the chassis version according to the vehicle data sticker → Chapter.
l  Check the wheel suspension, wheel bearing of the vehicle, steering and steering linkage for impermissible play and damage, if necessary repair.
l  Before the chassis alignment and the adjustment of the steering geometry, lock the steering wheel in the middle position of the height adjustment of steering wheel.
l  Check rim runout compensation (compensation). Otherwise the measuring result is inaccurate and a correct toe-in adjustment is not possible!
l  Tyres pumped up to nominal value → BookletOctavia II or label on the fuel-tank cap.
l  The tyre tread depth on an axle must have a difference of maximum 2 mm.
l  The vehicle has an unladen weight.
l  Fuel tank must be full → Anchor.
l  Spare wheel and tool kit at corresponding fitting location of the vehicle.
l  The water reservoir for windscreen wiper/washer and headlamp cleaning system must be full.
l  Vehicle must be aligned perfectly, 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.
Unladen weight:
Technical data apply for the unladen weight of the vehicle ready for driving (full fuel tank and water reservoir for the windscreen wiper washer system, spare wheel and jack (if the vehicle was fitted at the factory with them), tool kit 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)
Reserve37
1/433
1/222
3/411
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.
  WARNING
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.
Alignment platform and alignment gauge/alignment computer should be inspected at least once a year within the scope of servicing and if necessary adjusted!
Treat these precision instruments with great care!
To this end comply with the instructions of the alignment gauge manufacturer.
–  Perform a rim runout compensation.
   
–  Insert brake pedal load, e.g. -V.A.G 1869/2 -
–  Secure the brake pedal with the brake pedal load.
  S45-0016

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