Tyres: Checking - Skoda Octavia III 2013 Service Manual

– Check the rubber-metal bearings -arrow- of the axles for the
following damage:
– Check the rubber-metal bearings -arrow- of the axles for the
following damage:
♦ There must not be any play present on the rubber metal bear‐
ings.
♦ There must not be any tears, porous points and distortions on
the rubber metal bearings.
– Track rod heads: Check clearance, fastening and sealing
flanges
♦ Check play by moving track rods and wheels with the vehicle
raised (wheels hanging free). Play: There should be no play.
♦ Inspect attachment.
♦ Inspect sealing boots for damage and correct installation.
5.6

Tyres: Checking

Inspecting tyres (including spare wheel)
⇒ "5.6.1 Inspecting tyres (including spare wheel)", page 111
Inspecting the tyre tread depth (including spare wheel) and en‐
tering
⇒ "5.6.2 Inspecting the tyre tread depth (including spare wheel)
and entering", page 112
Inspecting the tyre pressure (including spare wheel), if necessary
correcting pressure
⇒ "5.6.3 Inspecting the tyre pressure (including spare wheel), if
necessary correcting pressure", page 113
5.6.1 Inspecting tyres (including spare wheel)
Note
Only tyres of the same type may be fitted to the vehicle. Tyres of
the same brand and tread pattern must always be fitted to wheels
on the same axle!
WARNING
When using tyres, the legal requirements must be observed.
Delivery Inspection:
– Inspect the tyre tread and side wall for damage, if necessary
remove any foreign bodies from the tyres, such as nails or
glass splinters.
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 12.2014