Front End - Volvo 240 1984 Service Manual

Group 17,7,500 Mile Maintenance Service
- Front end -
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Check wheel bearing play.
Rock thewheelat 12 and 6 o'clock position. lfthere
is play, wheel bearings should be serviced imme-
diately.
Check wheel bearing noise.
Let the wheel fotate freely after spinning. Check
wheel bearing for noise.
Wheel bearings which are not adjusted properly
can cause noise.
Front end
Se|ice every 7,500 miles : 12,500 km
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Check front shock absorbers.
Visually check shock absorbers for leakage.
NOTE:
Do not mistake moisture on shock absorber for
reaKage.
Check front springs.
Check spring attachment and condition
Check steering gear.
Check steering gear rubber bellows for damage.
Check that steering gear is tirmly attached by try-
ing to move it by hand.
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