Heavy Vehicle Inspection Manual - Transport

4.3. Check steering components under the bonnet and under the vehicle 27
4.4. Check suspension components 29
Section 5:
Wheels and Tyres 31
5.1. Check wheels and rims 31
5.2. Check wheel/rim fasteners 31
5.3. Check retaining rings 31
5.4. Check tyres 31
Section 6:
Structure and body condition 33
6.1. Check exterior body panels and fittings 33
6.2. Check rear marker plates 34
6.3. Check cabin and body condition 34
6.4. Check number plates 34
6.5. Check electrical equipment 34
6.6. Check chassis 35
Section 7:
Seats and seatbelts 37
7.1. Check seats 37
7.2. Check seat belts 37
Section 8 :
Lights and reflectors 39
8.1. Check lights and reflectors 39
8.2. Check headlights 40
8.3. Check headlight aim using a headlight tester 40
Section 9:
Mirrors 41
9.1. Check mirrors 41
Section 10:
Windscreen and windows 43
10.1. Check windscreen and windows 43
10.2. Test the light transmittance level of the windscreen, side
and rear windows 44
10.3. Check windscreen wipers, demisters and washers 45
Section 11:
Engine, drive-line & exhaust 47
11.1. Check exhaust system 47
11.2. Check noise emissions 47
11.3. Check engine and drive-line 48
11.4. Check oil leaks 49
11.5. Check fuel tanks and system for leaks (non LPG/CNG) 50
11.6. Visually inspect fire extinguisher (where required). 50
4 Heavy Vehicle Inspection Manual Version 6, November 2010