PIAGGIO PORTER 1.3 16V 2008, Service Manual

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Set the caster value read from the
gauge. Turn the compensator dial G so
as to align it at the half of the set caster
value.
- PAY ATTENTION NOT TO TAMPER WITH THE GAUGE
CASTER SET SCREW.
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Repeat the operations described at the two previous points. Make sure that the caster gauge
air bubble sets the same value when the wheel is turned by 180 degrees in a regular or
inverted direction.
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Lower the wheel on the turning radius indicator. Manually shake the vehicle upwards and
downwards so as to stabilise suspension.
4. Camber check
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Make sure that the front wheels are not
steered.
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Align the air bubble H with the central
position
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Set the camber value I read from the
gauge
Characteristic
Specified value:
1° +40' - 50'
5. Check the caster and kingpin inclination angle
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Turn the steering wheel to the right, so that the right front wheel reaches the point in which
the steering angle gauge L registers 20 degrees.
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Turn both caster and kingpin set screws so as to align the respective air bubble with the
zero point.
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Turn the steering wheel to the left, so that the right front wheel reaches the point in which
the steering angle gauge L registers 20 degrees.
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Set the values of the caster angle M and of the kingpin read from the gauge.
Characteristic
Specified value:
Caster: Pickup 3°13' ± 1°, Van 3°02' ± 1°
Kingpin inclination angle: Pickup 10°49' ± 1° Van 11°25' ± 1
PORTER 1.3 16V
Suspensions
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