Maintain and repair cycle suspension systems
Overview
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
P3.1 cycle technical dataP3.2 maintenance and repair proceduresP3.3 legal requirementsP4 identify components relevant to a cycle suspension systemP5 prepare, check and use all the tools and equipment required following manufacturer’s instructionsP6 carry out all cycle suspension system maintenance, repair and adjustment activities following:P6.1 manufacturer’s instructionsP6.2 industry recognised repair methodsP6.3 your workplace proceduresP6.4 health, safety and environmental requirementsP7 work in a way which minimises the risk of:P7.1 damage to the cycle, its systems and componentsP7.2 damage to your working environmentP7.3 injury to self and othersP8 use suitable testing methods to accurately evaluate the performance of the reassembled systemP9 ensure the reassembled system performs to the cycle operating specification and meets any legal requirements prior to return to the customerP10 promptly report any problems or issues relating to the cycle’s condition or conformity to the relevant person(s)P11 ensure your records are accurate, complete and promptly passed to the relevant person(s) in the format requiredP12 complete all cycle suspension maintenance and repair activities within the agreed timescaleP13 promptly report any anticipated delays in completion to the relevant persons(s)
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
K3.1 recording maintenance and repair informationK3.2 the referral of problemsK3.3 reporting delays to the completion of workK4 how to work safely avoiding damage to other cycle systems, components and units and injury to self and othersK5 the importance of documenting cycle suspension system maintenance and repair informationK6 the importance of working to agreed timescales and keeping others informed of progressK7 the relationship between time and costK8 the importance of promptly reporting anticipated delays to the relevant person(s)
Use of technical informationK9 how to find, interpret and use sources of current technical information applicable to cycle suspension systemsK10 the importance of using the appropriate sources of technical information
Tools and equipmentK11 how to select, prepare, check and use all the maintenance and repair tools and equipment required
Cycle suspension system maintenance and repairK12 how to identify the main components in a cycle suspension systemK13 the purpose and operation of each component of a cycle suspension systemK14 the main differences, advantages and disadvantages between various cycle suspension designsK15 the main purpose of an inertia valveK16 how to inspect a cycle suspension systemK17 how to remove and assess the serviceability of cycle suspension system componentsK18 the quality check process and how to report any faults highlightedK19 how to identify and rectify faults presented on cycle suspension systemsK20 how to refit or replace cycle suspension system componentsK21 how to adjust suspension system componentsK22 how to carry out a cycle suspension system function test prior to and following workK23 how to assess the condition of the cycle suspension system following maintenance and repair activity, ensuring the cycle is returned to the customer in a roadworthy condition prior to returning the cycle to the customer
Scope/range
1.1. hand tools
1.2. electrical tools
1.3. measuring equipment
1.4. bench mounted equipment
1.5. power tools
1.6. brake bleeding equipment
1.7. cleaning and degreasing equipment
1.8. pneumatic pressurising equipment
2. Components are:
2.1. shock absorber
2.2. spring
2.3. pivots and bushes
2.4. linkages
2.5. air canister
2.6. seals
2.7. suspension forks
3. Suspension designs include:
3.1. suspension seatpost / dropper post
3.2. single pivot swing arm system
3.3. multiple linkage rear cycle system
3.4. various suspension fork designs including single-sided and double-sided suspension fork, single crown fork, double crown fork
4. Condition assessments include:
4.1. cleanliness
4.2. security
4.3. adjustment
4.4. fluid leaks
4.5. function test