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45 NATIONAL CAR TEST (NCT) MANUAL 2012 FRONT SPRINGS Method of Testing Leaf Springs 1. Examine each spring for its general condition and in particular for fractures in the leaves, especially in the vicinity of the anchor eye of the main leaf. 2. Note whether any spring is so weak that it is not holding the body sufficiently far away from the wheels. 3. Examine condition of spring eyes/bushes. 4. Check that no spring clamps are missing. 5. Check that the springs on each axle are symmetrically located. 6. Check that there is no movement of spring leaves denoting a fractured centre bolt. 7. Check that the attachments of the shackle/anchor brackets to the chassis are secure, looking for signs of movement of rivets or bolts, and elongated holes. 8. Examine the bolts and/or nuts securing the spring to the axle for tightness, and examine the spring and axle for evidence that these have been moving relative to each other. Coil Springs 9. Examine each spring for its general condition and in particular for fractures. 10. Note whether any spring is so weak that it is not holding the body sufficiently far away from the wheels. 11. Examine the attachment of the coil springs for security. Torsion Bars 12. Check torsion bars for fracture or damage. 13. Examine the attachment of the torsion bars. Spring Pins and Bushes 14. Examine the amount of play due to wear at spring anchor brackets and pins of the spring shackles. 15. Examine the condition and security of any slipper brackets. 16. Check that the anchor/shackle pins are fully in place, that they are secure and that locking devices are in position and secure. 17. Examine the spring mountings for excessive side play. Air and Fluid Suspension 18. Check for leaks and the condition of the supply lines and suspension bellows. 19. Check the condition of levelling valve linkages. 20. Examine the attachment of the suspension bellows for security. 21. Examine the attachments for security to frame and axle. Bonded Suspension Units 22. Examine the bonding of the flexible element to its associated metal fixings. 23. Examine the condition of the flexible element by applying pressure. 24. Examine the attachments for security to frame and axle. NOTES 1. A bush and/or pin would be considered excessively worn if wear exceeded 2mm (3⁄32”) for 13mm (1⁄2”) diameter pins, others pro rata. 2. Caution should be exercised in the case of springs and suspensions with rubber/compliant mountings where the amount of free movement in new components might well exceed the above limit. In such cases the manufacturer’s tolerances should be sought. Observation of the vehicle attitude when stationary can often reveal the effect of exhausted or broken springs, e.g. vehicle “sitting down” at front. 72
NATIONAL CAR TEST (NCT) MANUAL 2012 45 FRONT SPRINGS ITEM Spring (coil/leaf)/Torsion Bar Spring Mounting or Torsion Bar Mounting Spring Eye-bolt/Shackle Pins Spring or Shackle Bushes Spring Centre Bolt Bump Stop Air, Hydrolastic, Hydrogas, Suspension Bonded Suspension Units REASONS FOR FAILURE 1 Worn or exhausted. 2 Any spring leaf broken, repaired by welding or missing. 3 Spring fitted incorrectly. 4 Spring clamps missing. 5 U-bolts loose or missing. 6 A coil spring or torsion bar broken. 7 Obviously loose/broken. 8 Cracked or damaged. 9 Locking device missing or insecurely fitted. 10 Worn, incorrectly positioned, incorrect type, or missing. 11 Obviously loose in the bush. 12 Worn, missing or perished. 13 Missing damaged or broken. 14 Missing or ineffective. 15 Leaks. 16 Linkage to levelling valve defective. 17 Valves insecure or defective. 18 Suspension bellows giving inadequate movement (risk of wheel fouling). 19 Pipe damaged to the extent that it is likely to fail. 20 Vehicle sitting on bump stops. 21 Failure of rubber/metal attachment. 22 Deterioration of suspension medium (soft and sticky). 73
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