suspension SKODA OCTAVIA 1997 1.G / (1U) Body Repairs Workshop Manual
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 00General Information
Edition 08.96
Diagnosing vehicles damaged in an accident
When repairing vehicles damaged in an acci- dent, it is sometimes the case that damage to the chassis or components suspension is not discovered and this may subsequently result in severe consequential damage. When inspecting vehicles which have been damaged in an acci- dent where it is suspected that considerable stresses were involved, it is therefore necessary to pay particular attention to the following com- ponents - irrespective of the check of the chassis alignment which should always be carried out as well:
If it is suspected that the floor assembly has been damaged and/or twisted, the vehicle has to be inspected on the frame straighten-
ing rig and straightened, if necessary.
Inspect the steering and steering linkage to ensure that they operate properly over the entire movement. Carry out a visual inspec- tion for twisting or cracks.
Inspect all components of the running gear such as steering arms, suspension struts, steering knuckles, anti-roll bars, subframe, axle beams and the attachment points of such parts for twisting or cracks.
Examine wheels, tyres for signs of damage, concentricity and imbalance. Examine the tyres for cuts to the tread and the side walls. Check the tyre inflation pressure.
Examine the suspension of the engine, gear- box, axles and exhaust system for signs of damage.
The final step is a reasonable road test after carrying out repairs as an assurance that the vehicle is safe for the road and can be han- ded over to the customer without hesitation.
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Edition 02.03
S00.5119.56.20
Body dimensions Front body
a - 1328 mm
Distance between the hinge attach- ments.
b - 1119 mm Distance between the suspension strut supports.
c - 1533.5 mm Diagonal dimension between hinge
attachment for engine bonnet - top longitudinal member for wheelhouse. d - 1316 mm
Distance between top longitudinal members for wheelhouse.
All dimensions are quoted without a tolerance figure ± 2 mm. Note: The quoted dimensions simply serve for check- ing purposes. The straightening angle set is decisive.
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Rear floor pan
k - 1270 mm
Distance between suspension mounts.
L - 1716 mm Diagonal dimension between suspen- sion mounts and holes (20 mm
∅) of
the rear side members. m - 946 mm
Distance between the holes (20 mm
∅) of the rear side members.
All dimensions without indication of tolerance ± 2 mm.
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6 - Mounting point of front side member
10 - Mounting point of subframe 14 - Mounting point of suspension strut
attachment
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6 - Mount for front side member
10 - Mount for subframe 14 - Mount for suspension strut attach-
ment
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General view of rear straightening jig positions
30 - Mounting point for rear suspension
attachment
32 - Mounting point for suspension strut attachment 40 - Mounting point for hole in side mem-
ber
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30 - Mount for rear axle attachment
Insert pin only after fitting on the body.
31 - Spacer, identical on left and right Use only if rear suspension removed. 32 - Mount for suspension strut attach-
ment
40 - Mount for hole in side member