Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

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Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

Check condition of BRAKE Fuse. If fuse is blown, locate and repair source of overload. Replace fuse.

WARNING: THE FOLLOWING TEST REQUIRES THAT YOU FREE-ROLL THE REAR WHEELS OF THE VEHICLE ON THE HOIST. BE SURE THE WHEELS ARE FREE OF OBSTRUCTIONS AND THAT YOU AND OTHERS STAY CLEAR OF THE WHEELS AT ALL TIMES. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH. DO NOT BRING WHEEL SPEED ABOVE 70 MPH. ON AN ALL-WHEEL DRIVE L VANS, BOTH FRONT AND REAR WHEELS MUST BE FREE TO ROTATE.