Front of vehicle
Lights: Make sure all lights illuminate and are clean.
Make sure headlights function on both high
and low beams. Make sure reflectors are clean
and unbroken and of proper color (red on
rear, amber elsewhere). Make sure the running
lights are also clean and unbroken. Rear
running lights must be checked separately
from signal, flasher and brake lights.
Steering gear: Look for: missing or loose fasteners, power
steering fluid leaks and damage to power
steering hoses.
Steering linkage: Make sure connecting links, arms and rods are
not worn or cracked; joints, sockets and boot
seals are not worn or loose and that there are
no loose or missing cotter keys, nuts or bolts.
Tow hooks: Front and rear tow hooks should be inspected
for damage or loose mounting. This is
particularly important on vehicles where tow
hooks are frequently used.
Front suspension
Spring: Check for missing, broken or shifted leaves or
leaves that are in contact, or nearly contacting
a tire, rim, brake drum, frame or body
components.
Spring mount: Check/Inspect spring hangers, bolts, bushings,
axle mounting bolts and nuts for cracks,
breaks, wear, damage, tightness and correct
component quality.
Shock absorber: Check for cracks, leaks and missing or broken
bolts or bushings.
Note: Never apply grease to spring pads.
Do not operate the vehicle if any suspension conditions listed in
the Front suspension chart are evident. Loss of steering or
suspension could result in property damage, personal injury or death.
2004 F650/750 (f67)
Supplement
USA English (fus)
Vehicle inspection guide
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