Visual Inspection and Basic Adjustments

NOTE: It is important that the following instructions are carried out in the sequence shown and the results recorded.

1. Road Springs - check that road springs are correctly seated and are to correct specification for vehicle.
2. Ride Height - measure trim height from wheel center to wheel arch eyebrow.
- Record results on Check Sheet.
3. Check/top up power steering fluid.
4. Check tension and condition of drive belt.
5. Track Rod/Drag Link - check condition of track rod, drag link and ball joints See Repair, Drag Link and Drag Link Ends.
- If either component is damaged, check operation of steering damper and steering box for smoothness.
- Replace all damaged or worn components that impair the operation of the steering system.
6. Suspension Bushes - examine all steering and suspension bushes for signs of wear and deterioration.
- Also check all fixings for torque relaxation.
- Tighten to correct torque value, refer to specifications
7. Oil Leaks - check front and rear axle hubs for leak and repair as necessary.
8. Brake System - check brake system for leaks, pipe condition, pad wear/contamination, disc wear/condition.
9. Hub End Float - check movement in the hubs by rocking the wheels.
10. Check front wheel alignment.
- Vehicles displaying a tendency to veer more than considered allowable, it is permissible to set the front track to parallel.
11. Having completed all the above checks and adjustments, road test vehicle. Road Test Procedure
- Attempt to reproduce the symptoms established earlier.
- If symptoms still exist refer to relevant troubleshooting procedure