Passenger Side Under Bus Flashcards
Frame
No cracks or welds
Spring Mounts
Secure no missing parts
Leaf Springs
Secure not broken, properly stacked, u-bolts secure to the axle
Clamps
Secure to springs
Shock Absorbers
Secure no leaks, fully extended
Air Bag
If equipped, secure, properly inflated and not weather worn
Air Brake Hoses
Secure no leaks, no cracks or bubbles
Brake Chamber
Secure no rust
Slack Adjusters
No more than 1 inch of play
Brake Linings
If visible no less than 1/4 of an inch of thickness
Brake Drums
No cracks, oil or blueing which indicates overheating
Tire Thread
No less than 4/32 of an inch thread depth, recaps allowed
Tired sidewall
No separation, no cuts or bubbles. Both sides
Rims
2 self spacing rims, free and clear of debris. No cracks bends or welds
2 Valve Stems
Secure with metal cap
Tire Pressure
I would check with a gauge or mallot
Lug nuts
Secure none missing, no rust or shiny metal which indicate looseness
Axel Seal
Secure no leaks
Mud Flap
Secure (kick)
Fuel Cap
Secure with rubber gasket, non-sparking metal chain (Aluminum Brass Copper) but our has a plastic cap and strap
Fuel Tank
Secure no leaks. Metal cage secure and intact