FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Threshold "A" In mm






Threshold "a" in mm

If the readout value is greater than the limit value "a" (table value) : Damping effect insufficient => Replace shock absorber.

If the readout value is less than the limit value "a" (table value) : Damping effect sufficient => Shock absorber does not need to be replaced.

Sportback






1) The vehicle is set to standard vehicle height; it is not permitted to perform the measurement when the vehicle is set to dynamic and with the vehicle lifted in highest level.

The tires must be "partially loaded" when measuring the tire pressure.