Cabrio GLX L4-2.0L (ABA) (2001)
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Spare wheel and vehicle tools are stowed at correct locations
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Fluid reservoir for windshield/headlight washer system full.
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The tread depth on each axle should differ no more than 2 mm (0.079 inch).
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Tires inflated to correct pressure
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Vehicle aligned, suspension bounced and rocked several times
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Suspension, steering and linkage checked for wear and damage.
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Test equipment properly adjusted and attached to vehicle.
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Do not check vehicle alignment before vehicle has completed (1000 to 2000 km (600 to 1200 miles), to allow coil springs to settle.
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Sliding plates and turntables (alignment equip.) must not touch an end stop when checking wheel alignment.
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Adhere to alignment manufactures instructions
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Check and calibrate alignment equipment once a year.
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Treat alignment equipment with care.
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Maximum wheel run-out must be compensated. Otherwise test results will not be correct.
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Correct toe-in adjustment is not possible without wheel run-out compensation.
Note:
Carefully follow alignment manufacturer's instructions.
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Install brake pedal support.
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Compensate for wheel run-out
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Lower vehicle and bounce
Alignment, overview
Following work sequence must be followed
1-Adjust camber
2-Check rear axle camber. Camber is not adjustable.
3-Check toe at rear axle, adjust if necessary.
Vehicles with front wheel drive
Rear axle is not adjustable.
4-Check toe at front axle, adjust if necessary.
5-Verify vehicle suspension factory code.
Following applies to all suspension versions
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Check vehicle trim height (zero position), if a measurement is out of tolerance, before adjusting refer below.
Vehicle trim height, Zero Position
If vehicle is out of specification check trim height (see illustration).
Example: a vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission could stand slightly lower to one side. This is normal due to installed position of