Front of vehicle
Lights:
Make sure all exterior lights illuminate and are
clean. Make sure headlights function on both
high and low beams. Make sure reflectors are
clean and unbroken and of proper color (red
on rear, amber elsewhere). Make sure the
running lights are also clean and unbroken.
Steering gear:
Look for missing or loose fasteners, power
steering fluid leaks and damage to power
steering hoses.
Steering linkage:
Make sure connecting links, arms and rods are
not worn or cracked; joints, sockets and boot
seals are not worn or loose and that there are
no loose or missing cotter keys, nuts or bolts.
Tow hooks:
Front tow hooks should be inspected for
damage or loose mounting. This is particularly
important on vehicles where tow hooks are
frequently used.
Front suspension
Spring:
Inspect for missing, broken or shifted leaves or
leaves that are in contact, or nearly contacting
a tire, rim, brake drum, frame or body
components.
Spring mount:
Inspect spring hangers, bolts, bushings, axle
mounting bolts and nuts for cracks, breaks,
wear, damage and tightness.
Torsion bar, Shock
absorber:
Make sure torsion arm is not cracked, broken
or missing. Inspect for cracks, leaks and
missing or broken bolts or bushings.
Note:
Never apply grease to spring pads.
WARNING:
Do not operate the vehicle if any suspension
conditions listed in the
Front suspension
chart are evident.
Loss of steering or suspension could result in property damage,
personal injury or death.
2009 Low Cab Forward Truck
(lcf)
Supplement
USA
(fus)
Vehicle Inspection Guide
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