General information on chassis alignment - AR40.20-P-0201A

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MODEL 129, 140, 163, 170, 202, 208, 210

	Checking
1	Check condition of tires	Visual inspection for wear pattern, tread depth and damage.
2	Check condition of rims	Visual inspection for damage.
3	Check tire inflation pressure	See tire inflation pressure table in the fuel filler flap, if necessary correct the tire inflation pressure.
4	Check vehicle underbody	Visual inspection for damage, corrosion of chassis parts and load-bearing body parts, leaks from components and pipes.
5	Inspect wheel bearing play	Without dial gauge.
6	Checking condition of steering mechanism
	Check track rod and drag link linkage for play, check rubber boots	Model 129, 140, 170,202,208	AP46.00-P-4653BA
		Model 163	AP46.00-P-4653GH
		Model 210	AP46.00-P-4653F
7	Check condition of vehicle	The vehicle should be checked and adjusted in ready-to-drive condition.
8	Check alignment of vehicle	Use Data Sheet for Vehicle Measurements, or from the printer in the wheel alignment systems.	OF40.20-P-3000-01B
8	Check alignment of vehicle	Order form for the CD "Specified Data for Passenger Car Suspensions" for your wheel alignment system	OF40.20-P-3000-01A