Diagnose and rectify quad bike steering, brakes and suspension system faults

P3.1. technical data

P3.2. appropriate diagnostic test procedures

P4. prepare and check all the required equipment following manufacturer’s instructions prior to use

P5. use diagnostic methods which are relevant to the symptoms presented 

P6. collect diagnostic information in a systematic way relevant to the diagnostic methods used

P7. collect sufficient diagnostic information to enable an accurate diagnosis of steering, brakes and suspension system faults

P8. accurately identify and record any system deviation from acceptable limits 

P9. ensure your assessment of dismantled sub-assemblies, units and components accurately identifies their condition and suitability for repair or replacement

P10. promptly inform the relevant person(s) where repairs are uneconomic or unsatisfactory to perform

P11. use the equipment required correctly and safely throughout all rectification activities

P12. carry out all rectification activities following: 

P12.1. manufacturer’s instructions

P12.2. industry recognised repair methods

P12.3. your workplace procedures

P12.4. health, safety and environmental requirements

P13. work in a way which minimises the risk of: 

P13.1. damage to other systems, units and components 

P13.2. contact with leakages and hazardous substances

P13.3. damage to your working environment

P13.4. contact with hazardous substances

P13.5. injury to self and others

P14. ensure all repaired and replaced units and components conform to the manufacturers' operating specification and relevant legal requirements

P15. when necessary, correctly adjust units and components to ensure that they operate to meet system requirements 

P16. promptly record and report any additional faults you notice during the course of work 

P17. use appropriate testing methods which are suitable for assessing the performance of the rectified system 

P18. ensure the steering, brakes or suspension system rectified performs to the quad bike’s operating specification and any legal requirements prior to it being returned to the customer

P19. record and report any steering, brakes or suspension systems that do not conform to legal requirements

P20. ensure your records are accurate, complete and promptly passed to the relevant person(s) in the format required

P21. complete all system diagnostic activities within agreed timescales

P22. promptly report any anticipated delays in completion to the relevant person(s)

K3.1. recording diagnostic and rectification activities

K3.2. the referral of problems

K3.3. reporting delays to the completion of work

K4. the importance of documenting diagnostic and rectification information

K5. the importance of working to agreed timescales and keeping others informed of progress

K6. the relationship between time, cost and productivity

K7. the importance of promptly reporting anticipated delays to the relevant person(s) 

Electrical and electronic principles

K8. electrical and electronic principles associated with steering, brakes and suspension systems, including wheels and tyres, types of sensors and actuators, their application and operation

K9. how electrical and electronic brake and suspension systems operate, including electrical component function, electrical inputs, outputs, voltages, wave forms and digital principles

K10. the interaction between electrical, electronic and mechanical systems and components within brake and suspension systems

K11. electrical symbols, units and terms 

K12. electrical safety procedures

K13. the hazards associated with high voltage electrical components and systems

Use of diagnostic and rectification equipment

K14. how to select, prepare and check the accuracy of diagnostic testing equipment

K15. how to use diagnostic and rectification equipment, specialist repair tools and general workshop equipment for steering, brakes and suspension mechanical, electrical, hydraulic systems, including wheels and tyres

Steering, brakes and suspension faults, their diagnosis and rectification

K16. how steering, brakes and suspension mechanical (including wheels and tyres), electrical, electronic and hydraulic systems are constructed, dismantled, reassembled and operate

K17. the types and causes of steering, brakes and suspension mechanical (including wheels and tyres), electrical, electronic and hydraulic system, unit and component faults and failures

K18. steering, brakes and suspension mechanical, electrical and hydraulic unit and component replacement procedures, the circumstances which will necessitate replacement and other possible courses of action

K19. how to minimise the likelihood of corrosion when assembling and reassembling quad bikes

K20. how to find, interpret and use sources of information on electrical operating specifications, diagnostic test procedures, repair procedures and legal requirements relating to brake systems

K21. quad bike operating specifications for limits, fits and tolerances relating to steering, brakes and suspension mechanical, electrical, electronic and hydraulic systems for the types of quad bike on which you work

K22. how to select and carry out the appropriate diagnostic testing method 

K23. how to assess and interpret results of the condition of components 

K24. how to make cost effective recommendations for rectification

K25. the correct choice and applications of lubricants and fluids

K26. how to carry out the rectification activities in order to correct faults and make adjustments to meet rider requirements in the steering, brakes and suspension mechanical, electrical, electronic and hydraulic systems

K27. the relationship between test methodology and the faults rectified – the use of appropriate testing methods

1.1. brakes (mechanical)

1.2. brakes (hydraulic)

1.3. brakes (electrical and electronic)

1.4. brakes (servo assist)

1.5. braking efficiency

1.6. steering control

1.7. steering alignment

1.8. suspension (mechanical)

1.9. suspension (hydraulic)

1.10. suspension (electrical and electronic)

1.11. wheels and tyres

2 Diagnostic and testing methods are:

2.1. sensory

2.2. functional

2.3. measurement

3 Equipment is:

3.1. diagnostic and rectification equipment for steering, brakes and suspension mechanical systems

3.2. diagnostic and rectification equipment for steering, brakes and suspension electrical and electronic systems

3.3. diagnostic and rectification equipment for hydraulic braking systems

3.4. specialist repair tools

3.5. general workshop equipment

4 Rectification activities are:

4.1. dismantling

4.2. replacement of units and components

4.3. adjustment of units and components

4.4. repairs to wiring and connectors

4.5. re-programming quad bike systems

4.6. reassembly

4.7. functional testing​