james Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Test of SuspensionUnder bonnet checksupper suspension jointsany other suspension components which can be inspected from beneath the bonnetUnder vehicle checksApplies to the front and rear suspensionno split pins or nuts missing, no components broken or excessively damagedroad springs are checked for conditionall suspension joints are checked for conditionshock absorbers must not leak and must be secure (the vehicle will be 'bounced' by the Tester to check that they damp the springs adequately).The suspension is checked for wear by the assistant applying loads in various ways with the wheels jacked up whilst the Tester observes the result from beneath the vehicle. This may include the use of approved wheel play detectors in some Test Stations.Note: There are numerous different suspension systems, and the specific nature of any examination will depend to a large extent on the design of the suspension system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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