Under The Hood 1-5 Flashcards
1 Power
Alternator not cracked bent or broken. No loose or missing nuts and bolts and secured to the truck. Wires are not worn, torn or frayed and have a good connection. Alternator is belt driven
2 Belts
Belts are not worn, torn, or frayed and have no more than 1/2” - 3/4” of play at the center of the belt.
Coolantor reservoir
Not crack bent or broken. No loose or missing nuts or bolts. Secured to the truck and not leaking. I would check it here and fill it there.
4 Hoses
Have no abrasions, bubbles, or cuts. The fittings are tight and not leaking.
5 Water pump
Not cracked bent or broken. No loose or missing nuts and bolts. Secured to the truck and not leaking. Water pump is belt driven.
6 Oil
This is where I check it, this is where I fill it with the engine off using manufacturer’s specifications located on the frame. The engine has no major leaks and it’s free of debris.
7 air compressor and governor
Not cracked bent or broken. No loose or missing nuts or bolts. Secured to the truck and not leaking. Air compressor is gear driven.
8 air compressor hoses
No abrasions bubbles or cuts. The fittings are tight and not leaking.
9 power steering pump
Not cracked, bent or broken. No loose or missing nuts or bolts. Secured to the truck and not leaking. Power steering pump is gear driven
10 power steering reservoir
Not cracked bent or broken. No loose or missing nuts or bolts. Secured to the truck and not leaking. This is where I checked the level and fill it.
11 steering shaft and U-Joints
Not cracked bent or broken no loose or missing bolts. U-joints are properly lubed, free of debris and have no signs of excessive wear
12 Pitman Arm
It’s not cracked pain or broken, no loose or missing nuts or bolts. All Castle nuts are tight and cotter keys are present and everything is well lubed.
13 drag link
Not cracked, bent or broken. No loose or missing nuts or bolts. All Castle nuts are tight and cotter keys are present and everything is well lubed.
14 steering arm
Not cracked, bent or broken. No loose or missing nuts or bolts. All Castle nuts are tight and cotter keys are present and everything is well lubed.
15 steering knuckle
Not cracked, bent or broken. No loose or missing nuts or bolts. All Castle nuts are tight and cotter keys are present and everything is well lubed.