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28 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
Leaks |
Stand in front of the truck. Ensure there are no leaks underneath the engine compartment. |
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Leans |
Make sure the truck isn't leaning to one side which could indicate a suspension problem or low tire pressure. |
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Lights |
Verify that the lights on the front of the truck are the proper color Securely mounted Not cracked Not dirty No moisture inside |
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3 components-alternator |
Securely mounted to the engine Wires are properly fastened and not frayed Belt or gear driven Belt has no more than 1/2 to 3/4 inch of play No splits No cuts |
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Water pump |
Properly mounted Not broken No visible leaks Belt or gear driven Belt has no more than 1/2 to 3/4 inch of play No splits No cuts |
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Air compressor |
Securely mounted to the engine No audible leaks Not broken Not cracked Belt or gear driven Belt has no more than 1/2 to 3/4 inch of play No splits No cuts |
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Coolant |
Verify proper level through sight glass or dipstick Resevoir is properly mounted Not cracked Hoses have no splits No cuts Hoses are securely mounted at both ends |
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Oil |
Indicate where the dipstick is located A nd that the oil is at the proper level |
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Power steering |
Verify proper through sight glass or dipstick Resevoir is securely mounted Not cracked Check hoses for splits or cuts Make sure hoses are mounted at both ends |
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Belts and hoses |
After properly inspecting the power steering hide an d the coolant hose tell the tester that you would inspect all the remaining hoses the same way After properly inspecting the alternator belt tell the tester that you will inspect all the remaining belts the same way |
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Power steering box |
Properly mounted to frame Not cracked Not leaking All hardware present Hose has no leaks Hose properly mounted on both ends |
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Pitman arm |
Securely mounted Not cracked All hardware present Castle nuts an d cotter pins in place |
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Drag link |
Properly mounted at both ends All hardware present Rubber bushings; Undamaged an d properly greased |
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Upper and lower control arms and tie rod |
Not broken Securely mounted All hardware present |
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Brake hose |
Hose to brake chamber not split Not cut No audible leaks Securely mounted at both ends |
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Brake Chamber |
No damage Securely mounted No audible leaks All hardware is present |
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Slack adjuster |
Properly mounted No missing hardware Push rod has no more than 1" of play At 90 degree angle to brake chamber |
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Brake drum |
Not broken No bluing from heat No missing hardware |
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Brake pads |
Not worn dangerously thin Less than 1/4 inch Securely mounted |
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Spring mounts |
Spring mounts and hardware not damaged Properly mounted to frame |
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Leaf springs |
Not shifted Not scissoring Properly mounted to spring hangers |
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U bolts |
Not cracked Not broken No loose parts All hardware present |
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Shock absorber |
Not damaged Mounted securely No visible leaks Rubber bushings not worn |
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Wheel inside |
Not broken Securely mounted No welding repairs |
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Tire |
Sidewalls have no cuts No buldges Tread depth is 4/32 minimum Evenly worn Check inflation with air gauge or mallet Do not kick tires No retreads on steers |
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Valve stem |
Properly secured Has metal cap Not broken |
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Lug nuts |
All lug nuts are present Tight No rust trails No spidering |
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Hub seal |
Not cracked Not broken Not loose Not leaking All hardware is present |
