Front of vehicle
Lights
Verify:
•
All exterior lights illuminate and are clean
•
Headlights function on high and low beam
•
Reflectors are clean, unbroken and of proper
color (red on rear, amber elsewhere)
•
Running lights are clean and unbroken.
Steering gear
Inspect for any:
•
Missing or loose fasteners
•
Power steering fluid leaks
•
Damage to power steering hoses.
Steering linkage
Verify:
•
Connecting links, arms and rods are not worn
or cracked
•
Joints, sockets and boot seals are not worn or
loose
•
Cotter keys, nuts and bolts are not loose or
missing.
Tow hooks
Inspect front and rear tow hooks for damage or
loose mounting. This is particularly important on
vehicles that use them frequently.
Front suspension
Springs
Inspect for leaves that may be:
•
Missing
•
Broken
•
Shifted
•
In contact with (or nearly contacting) a tire,
rim, brake drum, frame or body component.
Note:
Never apply grease to spring pads.
Spring mounts
Inspect the following for cracks, breaks, wear,
damage and tightness:
•
Spring hangers
•
Bolts
•
Bushings
•
Axle mounting bolts
•
Nuts.
Shock absorbers
Inspect for any:
•
Cracks
•
Leaks
•
Missing or broken bolts or bushings.
Vehicle Inspection Guide
17
2015 F-650/750
(f67)
Owners Guide gf
(ownloose)
, 1st Printing, December 2013
Canadian_French
(fr_can)