Rear of vehicle
Electrical lines:
Make sure electrical lines are not tangled,
crimped or pinched or being dragged against
any truck parts. Electrical line insulation
should not be cut, cracked, chafed or worn.
None of the electrical lines should be spliced
or taped. Check for corrosion on pins and in
electrical sockets to ensure continuity and
reduced heat build-up potential.
Turn signals/Brake
lights:
Make sure both brake lights illuminate when
the brake pedal is applied and each turn signal
flashes. Make sure that the four-way flashers
work properly.
Lights, reflectors:
Make sure all exterior lights illuminate and are
clean. 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. Rear
running lights must be checked separately
from turn signal, flasher and brake lights.
Rear springs
Springs:
Check for broken or shifted leaves or leaves
that are in contact, or nearly contacting a tire,
rim, brake drum, frame or body components.
Check for missing or broken leaves in the leaf
spring.
Spring mounts:
Check for cracked or broken spring hangers,
broken, missing or loose bolts, missing or
damaged bushings, broken, loose or missing
axle mounting parts.
Shock absorber (if
equipped):
Check the shock absorber for cracks or leaks;
there should be no missing or broken
mounting bolts or worn bushings.
2009 Low Cab Forward Truck
(lcf)
Supplement
USA
(fus)
Vehicle Inspection Guide
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