Vehicle Inspection Guide 17 Front of vehicle Lights Verify: All exterior lights illuminate and are clean Headlights function on high and low beam Reflectors are clean, unbroken and of proper color (red on rear, amber elsewhere) Running lights are clean and unbroken. Steering gear Inspect for any: Missing or loose fasteners Power steering fluid leaks Damage to power steering hoses. Steering linkage Verify: Connecting links, arms and rods are not worn or cracked Joints, sockets and boot seals are not worn or loose Cotter keys, nuts and bolts are not loose or missing. Tow hooks Inspect front and rear tow hooks for damage or loose mounting.
This is particularly important on vehicles that use them frequently. Front suspension Springs Inspect for leaves that may be: Missing Broken Shifted In contact with (or nearly contacting) a tire, rim, brake drum, frame or body component. Note: Never apply grease to spring pads. Spring mounts Inspect the following for cracks, breaks, wear, damage and tightness: Spring hangers Bolts Bushings Axle mounting bolts Nuts. Shock absorbers Inspect for any: Cracks Leaks Missing or broken bolts or bushings. 2015 F-650/750 (f67) Owners Guide gf (ownloose) , 1st Printing, December 2013 Canadian_French (fr_can)