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VEHICLE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Suspension Rod Control
Stabilizer Bar & Connecting Rod
Inspect the bending and cracking of the stabilizer bar, the
loosening of the rod pin
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s nut, and the abrasion and cracking
of the rubber bushing.
Torque Rod, Radius Rod
Inspect the cracking of each rod and the wearing off and the
cracking of the rubber bushing of each rod pin.
Leveling Valve
Connected to the frame and axle, the rod of the leveling
valve controls the height of the air spring.
Front : 1 leveling valve
Rear : 2 leveling valves (Left, Right)
REFERENCE
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Inspect the torque rod if the vehicle was operated with
repetitive sudden accelerations & stops. Inspect the
radius rod if the vehicle was operated on sharp corners
and frequent turns.
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Periodically replace the rubber bushings of each rod at
appropriate times. If excessive noise is heard, dissemble,
inspect, and repair it.
OM-H002E
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