Form A Flashcards
Start with the front of the vehicle
The high and low beams, left and right turn signals,4 way flashers and clearance lights are all PROPERLY MOUNTED AND SECURE. They are not CRACKED, BENT, OR BROKEN. They are all clean, illuminated and there is no condensation behind any of the lenses. The 4 way flashers, left and right turn signals and clearance lights are amber in color.
Engine Compartment
There are no fluids dripping from the underside of the engine or transmission. There are no puddles on the ground.
Coolant reservoir and tank
The coolant tank is PROPERLY MOUNTED AND SECURE. IT IS NOT CRACKED,BENT,OR BROKEN. The fluid is within SAFE OPERATING RANGE AND ABOVE THE REFILL MARK. THERE ARE NO VISIBLE LEAKS.
Water pump (#1 belt)
The water pump is PROPERLY MOUNTED AND SECURE. IT IS NOT CRACKED,BENT OR BROKEN. There are no visible leaks. IT IS BELT DRIVEN. THE BELT IS NOT CRACKED OR FRAYED.
General Hoses (ABC)
All hoses are PROPERLY MOUNTED AND SECURE AT BOTH ENDS. THEY HAVE NO ABRASIONS,BULGES OR CUTS. there are no visible leaks
Power steering pump #1Gear
The power steering pump is PROPERLY MOUNTED AND SECURE. IT IS NOT CRACKED, BENT OR BROKEN. It is gear driven. There are no visible leaks.
Power steering reservoir
The power steering reservoir is PROPERLY MOUNTED AND SECURE. IT IS NOT CRACKED, BENT OR BROKEN. There are no visible leaks. To check the fluid level I would pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, reinsert it and pull it out again to see if the fluid level is within safe operating range above the refill mark.
Oil level. indicate where the dipstick is located
The engine oil dipstick is secure. To check the fluid level, the engine must be off. I WOULD PULL OUT THE DIPSTICK,WIPE IT CLEAN, REINSERT IT AND PULL IT OUT AGAIN TO SEE IF THE FLUID LEVEL OS WITHON SAFE OPERATING RANGE ABOVE THE REFILL MARK
Alternator belt#2
The alternator IS PROPERLY MOUNTED AND SECURE. IT IS NOT CRACKED BENT OR BROKEN. it is heat driven. There are no audible or visible
Leaks. (Only time anything has audible and visible leaks)
Steering box and hoses
The steering box is PROPERLY MOUNTED AND SECURE. There are no missing nuts or bolts. IT IS NOT CRACKED,BENT OR BROKEN. All of the hoses are properly mounted and secure at both ends. They have no abrasions, bulges or cuts. There are no visible leaks.
Steering linkage
The pitman arm, drag link, tie rods, and linkage from steering box to steering wheel are all PROPERLY MOUNTED AND SECURE. They are not CRACKED, BENT, OR BROKEN. The castle nuts, bolts and cotter pins are all present and secure. The joints and sockets are not worn loose.
Suspension system
The bushings are ALL PROPERLY MOUNTED AND SECURE. THEY ARE NOT CRACKED,BENT OR BROKEN. The leaf springs are ALL PROPERLY MOUNTED AND SECURE. THEY ARE NOT CRACKED BENT BROKEN OR SHIFTED, The U-bolts are ALL PROPERLY MOUNTED AND SECURE. THEY ARE NOT CRACKED BENT OR BROKEN. There are no shiny threads. The hangars are all PROPERLY MOUNTED AND SECURE. THEY ARE NOT CRACKED BENT OR BROKEN. The shock absorber is PROPERLY MOUNTED AND SECURE. THEY ARE NOT CRACKED BENT OR BROKEN. THERE ARE NO LEAKS
Front break system consists of these components-
Consist of the Brake lines, Brake chamber, Slack adjuster and Push rod, Drum and Drum lining
Brake lines
The brake lines are PROPERLY MOUNTED AND SECURE AT BOTH ENDS. THEY HAVE NO ABRASIONS, BULGES OR CUTS. THERE ARE NO AUDIBLE LEAKS.
Brake lines
The brake lines are PROPERLY MOUNTED AND SECURE AT BOTH ENDS. THEY HAVE NO ABRASIONS, BULGES OR CUTS. THERE ARE NO AUDIBLE LEAKS.
Brake chamber
The brake chamber is PROPERLY MOUNTED AND SECURE. IT IS NOT CRACKED,BENT OR BROKEN. THERE ARE NO LOOSE OR MISSING CLAMPS. THERE ARE NO AUDIBLE LEAKS.
Slack adjuster and push rod
The slack adjuster and push rod ARE PROPERLY MOUNTED AND SECURE. THEY ARE NOT CRACKED BENT OR BROKEN. THERE ARE NO MISSING PARTS. IF THE PARKING BREAK WAD RELEASED WITH THE WHEELS CHOCKED WHEM PULLED THERE WOULD BE NO MORE THAN 1” OF PLAY IN THE SLACK ADJUSTER
Drum and Drum lining
The brake drum is PROPERLY MOUNTED AND SECURE. THERE ARE NO LOOSE OR MISSING BOLTS. IT IS NOT CRACKED, BENT OR BROKEN. THERE ARE NO HOLES. The drum lining is not EXCESSIVELY WORN AND IS FREE OF CONTAMINANTS SUCH AS DEBRIS,OIL or grease (DOG). The brake lining is not worn dangerously thin.
Front tire consist of these components
Tire, Rim, Lug nuts, Hub caps
Tire
The tire has been checked with an air pressure gauge to have proper inflation of 130 PSI. It is evenly worn with no cuts or damage to the tread or sidewalls. The tire tread depth has been checked with a depth gauge The tread depth is greater than 4/42nds of an inch. It is not a retread. The valve cap and stem are not missing, broken or damaged. There are no audible leaks
Rim
The rim is not bent or damaged and has no welded repairs
Lug nuts
All lug nuts are PRESENT, TIGHT AND SECJRE. THERE ARE NO CRACKS, SHINY THREADS, RUST TRAIL DISTORTION AROUND THE LUG NUTS OR THE LUG NUT BOLT HOLES
Hub cap
The hub cap is properly mounted and secure. It is not CRACKED BENT OR BROEKN. THERE ARE NO VISIBLE LEAKS.
Front exterior light check (end of form A)
In order to check my high and low beams, left and right signals , 4 way flashers I will need your assistance.
