Issue Date April 2013
Contents
Introduction
Abbreviations and Definitions
Introduction
How to Use this Manual
Recommended Inspection Routine
Section 1
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
1.1
Front and Rear Position Lamps, End Outline Marker Lamps, Registration Plate Lamps
1.2
Stop Lamps
1.3
Rear Fog Lamps
1.4
Direction Indicators and Hazard Warning Lamps
1.5
Rear Reflectors
1.6
Audible Warning (Horn)
1.7
Headlamps
1.8
Headlamp Aim
1.9
Electrical Wiring and Battery
Section 2
Steering and Suspension
2.1
Steering Control
2.2
Steering System
2.3
Power Steering
2.4
Suspension – General
2.5
Front Suspension, Wheel Bearings and Drive Shafts
2.6
Rear Suspension and Wheel Bearings
2.7
Shock Absorbers
2.8
Suspension Type Diagrams
Section 3
Brakes
3.1
Parking Brake Control
3.2
Hand Operated Brake Control Valves
3.3
Service Brake Control
3.4
Anti-Lock Braking and Electronic Stability Control Systems
3.5
Mechanical Brake Components
3.6
Braking Systems and Additional Braking Devices
3.7
Brake Performance
3.8
Method of Calculating Brake Performance
3.9
Example of Manufacturers Plate
3.10
Brake Efficiency Table
Section 4
Tyres and Road Wheels
4.1
Tyres
4.2
Road Wheels
Section 5
Seat Belts & Supplementary Restraint Systems (SRS)
5.1
Seat Belt Requirements
5.2
Seat Belt Condition
5.3
Seat Belt Installation Check (Class 4A & 5A only)
5.4
Supplementary Restraint Systems (SRS)
