Suspension and steering specifications (Skoda Felicia)

General parameters
Wheelbase, mm
Models produced before November 1994.	2450.0
Models produced since November 1994	2450.0
Track width, mm
Models produced before November 1994.
Front wheels	1420.0
Rear wheels	1380.0
Models produced since November 1994.
Front wheels	1415.5
Rear wheels	1380.0
Minimum turning radius on the outside wheel, m	5.6
Front suspension type	Independent, with MacPherson struts and triangular wishbones
Rear suspension type	Semi-independent, on longitudinal levers connected by a rigid beam, with coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers
Shock absorbers	Telescopic, hydraulic, double acting
Type
Front	PAL V27x165
Rear	PAL PT 27x220
Steering
The number of turns of the steering wheel from lock to lock
Manual models	3.6
Models with power steering	3.6
Steering gear type	Rack and pinion
Steering gear ratio	1:21.28
Steering gear bearing	PLC 0329/1
Steering shaft bearing	PLC 03-33
Power steering manufacturer	TRW Dusseldorf
Wheel alignment and front suspension geometry
Front wheels
Models produced before November 1994.
Convergence, mm	(+ 1) ±1
Divergence when making turns
Inner wheel	20°
Outer wheel	18° 45' ±45'
Collapse	0° 20' ±30'
Wheel steering axis longitudinal tilt angle (run-out)	1° 30' ±45'
Angle of transverse inclination of the wheel pivot axis	12° 20' ±45'
Models produced since November 1994.
Convergence, mm	(+ 1) ±1
Divergence when making turns
Inner wheel	20°
Outer wheel	18° 50' ±45'
Collapse	- 0° 30' ±30'
Wheel steering axis longitudinal tilt angle (run-out)	1° 30' ±45'
Angle of transverse inclination of the wheel pivot axis	12° 20' ±45'
Models produced since November 1994.
Convergence, mm	(+ 1) ±1
Divergence when making turns
Inner wheel	20°
Outer wheel	18° 50' ±45'
Collapse	- 0° 30' ±30'
Wheel steering axis longitudinal tilt angle (run-out)	1° 20' ±45'
Angle of transverse inclination of the wheel pivot axis	11° 45' ±45'
Rear wheels
Convergence, mm	(+1.2) ±1.4
Collapse
Models produced before November 1994.	-1° 24' ±30'
Models produced since November 1994.	1° 24' ±30'
Wheel rims
Type	Stamped steel or cast aluminum alloy (depending on the model)
Size	4.5J x 13, 5.5J x 13 or 5.5J x 14 (depending on the model)
Tire inflation pressure	Cm. Weekly checks
Tightening forces of threaded connections	Nm
Front suspension
Anti-roll bar:
Stabilizer bar strut mounting nuts	33
Bolts for fastening clamps	25
Hub nut	300
Lower suspension arm:
Ball joint mounting bolts (are subject to replacement)	25
Front axle bolt nut	90
Rear support bracket bolts	70
Rear support bracket nut	7
Lower arm ball joint tie bolt nut	65
Subframe mounting bolts	72
Suspension struts:
Upper support nuts	20
Upper support plate nut	50
Hub assembly pinch bolt nut	65
Rear suspension
Nuts for the anti-roll bar mounting bolts	55
Rear axle support bracket bolts	70
Axle bolt nuts of the bridge	80
Brake shield to hub assembly mounting bolts	60
Suspension struts:
Lower support bolt nut	55
Shock absorber piston nut	15
Upper support nut	30
Steering drive
Tie bolt for fastening the column to the intermediate shaft	35
Tie bolt for fastening the intermediate shaft to the rack and pinion drive	35
Bolts for nipple connections of hydraulic pipes	30
Steering pump:
Mounting bolts	23
Pulley mounting bolts	25
Steering column mounting bolts	25
Steering gear mounting bolts:
Models without power steering	20
Models with power steering	65
Steering wheel mounting nut	35
Fastening the inner tie rod end to the steering rack	80
Wheels
Wheel mounting bolts	110