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5.1.2 MAINTENANCE
5.1.2.1 PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
A. INSPECTION OF TYRE
Tyre wear pattern are a good indicators of
condition of steering and suspension system.
Uneven tyre wear may be caused due worn out
suspension bushes. For common tyre wear
pattern refer Wheels and Tyres section.
B. SHOCK ABSORBER OIL LEAKEGE.
If there is a leakage observed in the shock
absorber. It should be replaced immediately.
C. ROAD TEST
During test drive, ride the vehicle through a rough
patch of road and observe any unusual sounds like
‘THUMP’ sound or any other sound and ascertain
the location of the sound. In a straight level road
at higher speeds observe for any humming noise
due to worn out wheel bearing.
D. GENERAL
Check the torques of all the fasteners.
Check if the brake hose is properly fastened.
Check if the spring is properly seated in strut
seat.
Check if the ride height is same on both sides.
Check if the rubber bushes are in good
condition.
Check if upper lower wishbone ball joint are
damaged
,(Grease leaked)
5.1.2.2 REGULAR MAINTENANCE
A. WHEEL ALIGNMENT
1. Vehicle should be in unladen condition without
driver.
2. Tyre inflation pressures must be properly
maintained.
3. Front wheels should be in straight ahead
condition with rack and pinion at the central
position and steering wheel should be locked.
4. First set the eccentric pin at the lower wishbone
in upright central position.
(Both front and rear).
5. Rotate both front and rear eccentric pins in
same direction and by same amount either
clockwise or anti-clockwise for the camber
adjustment.
6. The camber value should be 0º ± 30’