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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 (2) 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.