Item
SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Suspension springs
U-bolts looseness
BRAKING SYSTEM
Service brake pedal
Brake
performance
Disc brake pad and
disc
Brake lining
Brake drum
Parking brake lever
stroke
Looseness, play
and damage of
brake system parts
STEERING SYSTEM
Steering wheel play
Steering wheel
operation
Time of inspection and maintenance
Inspection interval
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Every 30,000 km/
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18,000 miles or
12 months
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Every 30,000 km/
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18,000 miles or
12 months
Every 30,000 km/
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18,000 miles or
12 months
Every 30,000 km/
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18,000 miles or
12 months
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Every 30,000 km/
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18,000 miles or
12 months
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Working procedures
Check for broken springs and
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tilt of vehicle body toward
either side.
Check U-bolt nuts for loose-
ness.
Check at the first 1‚000 km/
600 miles after removing and
retightening U-bolt nuts.
Check brake pedal play and
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stroke.
Depress the brake pedal and
check that the brakes work
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effectively and evenly on all
wheels.
Check disc brake pad and
disc for damage and wear.
Check lining for wear through
inspection hole.
Disassemble and check drum
for wear, crack and damage.
Check parking brake lever
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stroke.
Inspect brake lines and hoses
looseness, play and damage.
Inspect wheel cylinder and
brake master cylinder for
looseness, play and damage.
Turn steering wheel right and
left to measure play at steer-
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ing wheel rim. Measure while
engine is running.
Check that the steering wheel
does not vibrate or pull to one
side and that it is not unduely
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heavy. Also make sure that
the steering wheel returns to
its neutral position smoothly.
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