Engine Compartment Details Flashcards
Belt driven alternator
Properly mounted and secured Not cracked, bent, or broken All wires connected Belt not frayed Free play is between 1/2 to 3/4 inch
Leaks
Check for leaks under the truck
General hose passenger side
Properly mounted and secured at both ends
No abrasions, bulges or cuts
Not leaking
General hoses drivers side
Properly mounted and secure dat both ends
No abrasions, bulges or cuts
Not leaking
Coolant level
Properly mounted and secure
Not cracked, bent or broken
Not leaking
Filled to the manufacturers specification
Belt driven water pump
Properly mounted and secured
Not cracked, bent or broken
Not leaking
Filled to the manufacturers specifications
Oil level
Filled to the manufacturers specification
Power steering fluid
Properly mounted and secure
Not cracked, bent or broken
Not leaking
Filled to the manufacturers specification
Gear driven air compressor
Properly mounted and secure
Not cracked, bent or broken
Not leaking
Gear driven power steering pump
Properly mounted and secure
Not cracked bent or broken
Not leaking
Steering gear box and hoses
Properly mounted and secure
Not cracked, bent , or broken
No abrasions, bulges, or cuts
Not leaking
Steering linkage
Properly mounted and secured
Not cracked, bent, or broken
No missing castle nuts or cotter pins
Spring hangers or mounts
Both front and rear
Properly mounted and secure
Not cracked, bent, or broken
Check bolts
Leaf springs
Properly mounted and secure at both ends
Not cracked, bent, or broken
None are shifted
U-bolts
Properly mounted and secure
Not cracked, bent, or broken
None missing
Check bolts
Shock absorbers
Properly mounted and secure at both ends
Not cracked, bent, or broken
Not leaking
Brake hose or line
Properly mounted and secure at both ends
No abrasions, bulges, or cuts
Not leaking (air)
Brake chamber
Properly mounted and secure
Not cracked, bent, or broken
Not leaking (air)
Slack adjuster and push rod
Properly mounted and secure
Not cracked, bent, or broken
With the brakes released and pulled by hand, push rod shouldn’t move more than 1 inch
Brake drum
Properly mounted and secure
Not cracked, bent, or broken
Brake lining
Properly mounted and secure
Not cracked, bent, or broken
No oil or debris
There is at least 1/4 inch of friction material
Axle seal or hub seal
Properly mounted and secure
Not cracked, bent, or broken
Not leaking
Filled to the manufacturers specification
Lug nuts
Properly mounted and secure Not cracked, bent, or broken Non missing No rust trails or powder residue No cracks around the bolt holes
Rim
Properly mounted and secure
Not cracked, bent, or broken
No unauthorized welds
Steer tire
No abrasions, bulges, or cuts to the tread or sidewalls
Tread depth of no less than 4/32 inch
Properly filled to manufacturers specifications
Check with and air gauge
