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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 11.14.05.03" title_num="11" subtitle_num="14" chapter_num="05" heading="Suspension and Alignment.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Suspension. Inspect the suspension system for missing, broken, damaged, worn, rusted, or modified wheel bearings, springs, or frame that would affect vehicle stability.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Wheel Bearings. Wheel bearings out of adjustment can cause wander, unequal brake action, and noise due to interference of parts.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Springs.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Air Suspension. Some trailers and semitrailers may be equipped with air suspension systems. Inspection of the system consists of checking for air leaks, proper height, and ride level. CAUTION: The inspector should not use a creeper under the vehicle unless the vehicle is properly jacked and supported.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Shock Absorbers (if equipped).</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Alignment. Inspect axles for broken, damaged, worn, rusted, bent, or modified axle beams, spindles, or mountings that affect wheel alignment, tracking, toe-in, caster, or camber enough to affect vehicle stability.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>