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Diagnostic Check List


NOTE: THE FOLLOWING CHECK LIST SHOULD BE COMPLETED AFTER EACH STEP OF THE DIAGNOSTIC WHERE APPLICABLE.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Checking clearances.

_ Caliper to knuckle clearance.

_ Inner shoe side and end clearance.

2. Lubrication of components.

_ Lubrication of the caliper rails and inner knuckle pad grooves.

3. Radius arm bushings.

_ Replacement of right and left side radius arm bushings.

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE:

1. Tire mismatch.

_ Unlocked hubs check.

_ Front tires swapped side to side.

_ Rear tires swapped side to side.

_ Front to rear tire swap.

2. Alignment.

_ Unlocked hubs check.

_ Toe changed to _.

_ Caster changed and split is _.

_ Camber changed and split is _.

3. Tire circumference.

_ Unlocked hubs check.

_ Tire circumference checked and two closest circumference tires swapped to rear axle.

4. Steering gear valve.

_ Unlocked hubs check.

_ Install pressure gauge.

_ Check fluid level with engine off and on.

_ Apply torque to the steering wheel nut and check gauge readings.

_ Replaced the shaft and control assembly.

_ Removed the pressure gauge.

5. RABS linkage.

_ Replaced the RBS linkage.

6. Brake imbalance.

_ Unlocked hubs check.

_ Front wheel rotational drag check.

_ Master cylinder check.

_ Piston retraction check.

_ Rotors and linings swapped from side to side.

_ Rear brakes checked.

_ Rear drums and shoes swapped from side to side.

7. Miscellaneous.

_ Check for loose, damaged or worn parts.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 90-7-16, 89-21-10
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
900907A Service Procedure 1.3 Hr.
900907B Road Test 0.3 Hr.
900907C Procedure 1 1.9 Hr.
900907D Procedure 2 2.4 Hr.
900907E Procedure 3 0.5 Hr.
900907F Procedure 4 0.9 Hr.
900907G Procedure 6 2.3 Hr.
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
FRONT W2
OASIS CODES: 3050, 3051, 3100, 3200, 3300