Light Vehicle Routine Maintenance

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Routine Maintenance

(LV05)

Introduction

On completion of this module you will be expected to effectively:

•Explain the purpose of routine maintenance

•Identify sources of information relating to routine maintenance

•Describe the purpose and methods of vehicle inspection

•Explain the need for vehicle protection prior to maintenance
activities

•Identify the regulations relating to the repair and use of light
vehicles.

Pre-Delivery Service (PDS)

Pre-Delivery Service

Pre-Delivery Service
Items for inspection

Vehicle exterior

Lights

Exterior finish (paint/body
work)

Doors

Bonnet

Boot

Tail gate

Headlight cleaners

Fuel flap

Bonnet raised and engine stopped:

Engine coolant

Windscreen washer fluid

Engine oil

Brake and clutch fluid

Power steering fluid

Battery terminals

Re-fit transit fuses

Wiring connectors

Hose connectors

Pre-Delivery Service
Items for inspection

Bonnet raised, engine running:

Engine condition (abnormal
noise)

Manual transmission or
Automatic transmission
fluid level

Any fluid leaks

Under vehicle:

Any fluid leaks

Exhaust system

Removal of disc brake
anti rust covers

Remove suspension
transit chocks (some
manufacturers)

Wheel nuts

Tyres

Install any additional
parts supplied (which
require the vehicle to be
raised

Pre-Delivery Service
Items for Inspection

Vehicle interior:

Seats

Seat belts

Seat belt hangers

Interior electrical
systems

Road test:

Brakes

Clutch

Engine performance

Transmission

Differential

Any transfer boxes

Steering

Suspension

Any body noise

Pre-Delivery Inspection
Items for Inspection

Final inspection:

Remove all protective plastic coverings

Inspect all interior parts for installation, quality of fit and
cleanliness

Wash exterior of vehicle and inspect paint finish

Inspect all exterior body parts for installation, quality of fit
and damage

Fit carpets and mats.

Routine Servicing

Vehicle Protection

Wing covers

Floor mats

Seat covers

Why Regularly Service Vehicles?

Safety – to ensure that the vehicle complies with current
legislation

2. Reliability – provide the driver with transport that is

economical to use and dependable

3. Optimised performance – to provide the driver with a vehicle

that performs to the manufacturers specifications

Service Times
Examples

10,000 miles =

0.5 hrs labour

20,000 miles=

1.3 hrs labour

30,000 miles=

0.5 hrs labour

40,000 miles=

1.4 hrs labour

50,000 miles=

0.5 hrs labour

Efficient Movement Around Vehicle

Check wipers

Change oil filter

Inspect suspension

Check brake pedal free-play

Check and adjust tyre pressures

Inspect seat belts

Top up washer fluid

Check and clean out rear brakes

Check exhaust for corrosion and alignment

Routine Maintenance
Efficient Movement

Service Sheet
Japanese Manufacturer

Service Sheet
European Manufacturer

Job Card – Front View

Job Card – Reverse View

Technical Bulletin

Engine and Chassis Manuals

Progress check 1

1) Can you think what constitutes as a road or

environmental condition, which may change a service
interval?

Higher than planned mileage

Operating in difficult weather conditions

Rough or dusty surfaces/road conditions

Excessive number of short distance trips

Vehicle not performing to specifications

Progress check 1
Service Task Order

Listed below are tasks to be carried out throughout a
service. Number them in the order you would complete
them. Check wipers

Change oil filter

Inspect suspension

Check brake pedal free-play

Tyre pressures

Seat belts

Washer fluid

Rear brakes

Exhaust

Progress check 1

What items are checked as part of the vehicle exterior pre-delivery
service?

Lights, exterior finish, doors, bonnet, boot, tailgate, headlight
cleaners and fuel flap.

At what vehicle age is the first MOT carried out?

3 years (different rules apply for vehicles used as taxis).

Why are pre-delivery services carried out?

To ensure that the vehicle is in the best possible condition
before it is handed over to the customer.

List four reasons why we regularly service vehicles?
Safety, reliability, optimise performance and retain customer
contact.

Procedures

Engine Oil and Filter Change

Gearbox Oil Level

Differential and Gearbox Leakage

Dampness on the
underside of the differential
and gearbox

Power Steering Fluid Level

Brake Fluid Level

Valve Clearance

Coolant Level

Drive Belts

Timing Belt

Spark Plugs

Removal

Gapping (not to be
done with platinum
tipped plugs)

EGR and Charcoal Canister

Charcoal canister

Fuel Filter

Diesel fuel filter

Petrol fuel filter

Air Filter
Clean or Replace

Brake System
Checking for Leaks

Check pipes, master cylinder
and wheel cylinders for leaks

Break Pedal Free-Play

Brake Pads and Discs

Exhaust System

Ball Joints and Drive Shafts

Lower ball joint

CV boot

Front and Rear Suspension Operation

Battery Electrolyte Levels

Upper

Lower

Oil Cooler, Heater and Fuel System

Tyre Condition

Serviceable?

Tyre Pressure / Tread Depth

Wheel Nut Torque

Steering Wheel Free-Play and Linkage Checks

Steering wheel installation

Steering wheel free-play

Steering linkage looseness

Wheel bearing play

Electrical System and Lights

Door Hinges

Recommended lubricant

Check Windscreen Washers and Wipers

Seat Belts and Anchorage Points

Body Damage and Corrosion

Ministry of Transport
Roadworthiness Test

(MOT)

MOT

MOT Information

The MOT test is required to ensure that vehicles used on the

highway are in a roadworthy condition. The first test is

required when the vehicle reaches three years old (there are

different rules if the vehicle is used as a taxi). After three

years the vehicle must be tested on an annual basis. All the

items tested must meet the legal requirement. There are

approximately 19,000 approved MOT test stations. The

Vehicle Inspectorate (VI) is the government agency

responsible for supervising the MOT scheme.

The Vehicle Inspectorate

The VI is responsible for:

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Authorising MOT stations

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Setting standards for testing

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Training authorised examiners

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Visiting garages on a regular basis and carrying out

checks to ensure testing standards are maintained

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Giving advice / taking disciplinary action where tests are

not being carried out to the required standards

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Dealing with appeals and complaints from MOT customers

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Conducting roadside checks on emissions.

MOT Information

If you feel the MOT was failed incorrectly, then an appeal form

VT17 is available from the MOT station. Alternatively, an enquiry

line (0845 6005977) is available. The complaint must be
registered

within 14 days and a recheck will be carried out within 5 days.

Duplicate certificates can be issued from the MOT station, which

carried out the original test on the vehicle. If the MOT station has

closed down then local VI office should be able to help.

MOT Information

Roadside checks may also be carried out on vehicles. These

checks are carried out against the following regulations,

dependant on the class of vehicle:

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EEC Directives 3820/85 and 3821/85 – Driver hours and
tachographs

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Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1986

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Road Vehicles – Construction and Use Regulations 1996

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Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

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Road Traffic Act 1988

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The Goods Vehicle – Plating and Testing Act 1988

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Vehicle Excise and Regulations Act 1994

Components tested during the MOT Inspection

Vehicle identification number

Registration plate

Lights

Steering and suspension

Wipers and washers

Windscreen

Horn

Seatbelts

Seats

Fuel systems

Exhaust emissions

Exhaust system

Vehicle structure

Doors/mirrors

Wheels and tyres

Brakes

Progress check 2

When carrying out a service, what tasks need to be carried out on the
following systems: vehicle body, tyres, brakes?

Lubricate, check, replace, change, inspect, adjust,
tighten.

Give a brief explanation as to why vehicle protection is fitted prior to
carrying out routine maintenance:

To reduce the possibility of damaging the vehicle, and to provide a
high level of customer service.

Name four types of manufacturers documentation that
support the routine maintenance process:

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technical bulletins

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service tick sheets

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repair manuals

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job cards.

Progress check 2

What regulations are associated with road side checks?

EEC Directives 3820/85 and 3821/85 – Driver hours and tachographs

Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1986

Road Vehicles – Construction and Use Regulations 1996

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Road Traffic Act 1988

The Goods Vehicle – Plating and Testing Act 1988

Vehicle Excise and Regulations Act 1994

Progress check 2

What items should be checked in a cooling system when the vehicle
is being serviced?

Coolant level

Anti-freeze level

Hoses, clips and other fastenings, and

Visual inspection for leaks

What safety precautions should be taken when handling batteries?

Avoid skin contact, use protective equipment and disconnect leads
correctly

What is the minimum thickness that you would accept
for disc pad linings?

Between 1mm and 3mm

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Automotive Skills wishes to thank the Sector Skills Development

Agency (SSDA) and the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) for

supporting the development of this Technical Certificate Learning

Material. It was produced in association with PROAUTO Ltd.

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written permission of Automotive Skills.

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(LV05)

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