S40 L4-1.9L Turbo VIN 29 B4204T3 (2001)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Wheel Alignment, Checking / Adjusting
Wheel alignment, checking / adjusting
General
Note! The following applies when checking and adjusting wheel alignment:
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All measurements must be made using alignment equipment for four-wheel drive vehicles
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All readings must be taken on an empty car (the fuel level in the fuel tank does not matter)
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Check all the tire pressures before beginning measurement.
Note! Model year 2001-, note the car chassis type. See Identifying the chassis type See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Application and ID
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Caution! Before taking readings, check that the steering wheel position is straight. When adjusting the front toe-in, correct any misalignment at
the same time. For major steering wheel misalignment, adjust the position of the steering wheel as follows:
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For model year -2000, see Steering wheel module, steering wheel and contact reel, replacement See: Restraint Systems/Air Bag Systems/Air
Bag/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Airbag Driver's Side (SRS), Replacing
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For model year 2001-2002, see Steering wheel module and steering wheel See: Restraint Systems/Air Bag Systems/Air Bag/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Airbag Driver's Side (SRS), Replacing
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For model year 2003-, see Steering wheel three spoke, replace .
Checking for play in the front suspension
Raise the front end.
Lift at the jacking point for the jack.
Check that there is no play in:
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the steering gear housing and ball joints for the tie rod
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the wheel bearings
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the upper spring strut mountings