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Front Springs: Check for loose hardware, cracks at attachments
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Front Wheel Alignment: Check for unusual tire wear, align if required
•
Parking Brake: Check for bent/binding linkage rod, check for damage or
wear to latch arm or catch bracket, lubricate as required, use light oil. Do
not lubricate cables or brake latch.
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Rear Shock Absorbers: Check for oil leakage, loose mounting hardware
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Charger Plug: Clean auxiliary contact (see Battery Charger Maintenance)
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Hardware and Fasteners: Check for loose or missing hardware and compo-
nents, tighten or replace missing hardware
Semi-Annually
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Direction Selector: Check for wear and smooth movement (lubricate shaft
with light oil if required)
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King Pins: Check for excessive play and tightness of retaining nuts
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Steering Assembly: Check bellows and pinion seal for damage or grease
leakage
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Rack End Ball Joint: Lubricate, use wheel bearing grease
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Rear Axle: Check for unusual noise and loose or missing mounting hard-
ware
Annually
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Front Wheel Bearings: Check and adjust as required, see Technician’s Re-
pair and Service Manual
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Rear Axle: Check lubricant, add lubricant level as required
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Service Brakes: Clean and adjust, check brake shoe linings
Tire Inspection:
Tire condition should be inspected per the Periodic Service Sched-
ule. Inflation pressures should be checked when the tires are cool. Be sure to install
the valve dust cap after checking or inflating.
Periodic Test for Mechanical Brake
WARNING:
To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death, always evaluate ped-
al travel before operating a vehicle to verify some braking function is present. All
driving brake tests must be done in a safe location with regard for the safety of all
personnel.
NOTE:
Over time, a subtle loss of performance may take place. Therefore, it is im-
portant to establish the standard with a new vehicle.
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