Part A (Front of Truck and Engine) & Coupling 1 - 33

Question 1

1. Truck Front Lights

Answer 1

Left Signal, Right Signal, 4-Way Flashers, Clearance Lights: Amber Color; Both Headlights: Hi & Low Beam:All Lights not cracked or fused, always clean, working good & securely mounted.

Question 2

2. Under the Truck

Answer 2

No Water, Oil, or Fuel leaking, No wires or hoses hanging.

Question 3

3. Windshield Washer Fluid Tank

Answer 3

Not Leaking, Fluid Level Full, Cap on tight, Securely mounted.

Question 4

4. Coolant Tank & Radiator

Answer 4

Not cracked or leaking, fluid level full, cap on tight, securely mounted.

Question 5

5. Water Pump

Answer 5

Belt driven, not cracked or leaking, all nuts are fully tight & securely mounted.

Question 6

6. Alternator

Answer 6

Belt driven, not cracked, broken, or damaged, working good, wires have no cuts, burns, or peels, all connections are tight, securely mounted.

Question 7

7. 3-Way Belt

Answer 7

Runs Alternator, Water Pump, & Fan. No Cuts or Frays, Belt has no play more than 3/4 inch.

Question 8

8. Air Compressor & Governor

Answer 8

Gear driven, not cracked or leaking, nuts are fully tight, securely mounted, air compressor hoses have no cracks or leaks & connections are fully tight.

Question 9

9. Oil Level Dipstick

Answer 9

Oil level full & cap on tight.

Question 10

10. Power Steering Fluid Box

Answer 10

Not cracked broken or leaking, fluid level full, cap on tight, clamp is tight, securely mounted.

Question 11

11. Power Steering Hoses

Answer 11

No cuts, bubbles, or leaks, connections are tight.

Question 12

12. Power Steering Gear Box

Answer 12

Gear driven, not cracked, broken, or leaking, no nuts or bolts missing, securely mounted.

Question 13

13. Power Steering Linkage Arm & Rod

Answer 13

Not cracked, bent, or broken, no illegal welding, joints always greasy, securely mounted.

Question 14

14. Pitman Arm

Answer 14

Not cracked, bent or broken, no illegal welds, Cotter Pin & Castle Nut not missing, securely mounted.

Question 15

15. Spring Mount & Shackle

Answer 15

Not cracked or broken, no illegal welding, no nuts and bolts missing, securely mounted.

Question 16

16. Leaf Springs

Answer 16

No missing, shifted, cracked, bent, or broken Leaf Springs. Not broken more than 1/4 inch, no gap between leaves, no illegal welding, securely mounted.

Question 17

17. U-Bolts & Spacer

Answer 17

Spacer not damaged or missing, U-Bolts not cracked, bent, or broken. U-Bolts fully tight, securely mounted.

Question 18

18. Shocks

Answer 18

Not cracked, damaged, or leaking, nuts & bolts fully tight & securely mounted.

Question 19

19. Brake Hoses

Answer 19

No cuts, cracks, or leaks, connections are fully tight, securely mounted.

Question 20

20. Brake Chamber

Answer 20

Not cracked, Bent, broken, or leaking, clamp is fully tight, securely mounted.

Question 21

21. Slack Adjustor & Pushrod

Answer 21

Not cracked or broken, no loose or missing parts/pins, Brake Pushrod has no play more than 1 inch, securely mounted.

Question 22

22. Brake Drum

Answer 22

Not cracked, bent, or broken, not oily, greasy, or overheated, securely mounted.

Question 23

23. Brake Linings

Answer 23

Not cracked, damaged or loose, not oily or greasy, thickness not less than 1/4 inch.

Question 24

24. Tires

Answer 24

Tread depth 4/32 inch, no cuts, bubbles or recaps, even wear, stem not missing or damaged, air pressure should be 100 PSI checked with air gauge.

Question 25

25. Rims

Answer 25

Not cracked, bent, or broken, no welding repairs, wheel is not loose and is secure with the tire.

Question 26

26. Lug Nuts

Answer 26

Not cracked, broken, loose or missing, all nuts fully tight, no rusty or shiny threads.

Question 27

27. Hub Oil Seal

Answer 27

Oil level is full, not cracked or leaking, all nuts fully tight, securely mounted.

Question 28

28. Green Electrical Wire, Blue Service Line, Red Emergency Line

Answer 28

Green Electrical Wire is not cracked, peeled, or burnt, both sides locked in. Blue Service Line & Red Emergency Line: Connections are tight with Tractor side, not cut, cracked, or leaking, Glad Hands not cracked or leaking, always locked in place, all 3 lines always in hanging position, not touching the frame.

Question 29

29. Fifth Wheel Skid Plate

Answer 29

Check for lubrication, no missing pins or bolts, securely mounted.

Question 30

30. Release Arm

Answer 30

Easy lock, Easy unlock, always locked position.

Question 31

31. Fifth Wheel Platform & Mounting Bolts

Answer 31

Not cracked or broken, no illegal welding, no nuts or bolts missing, all nuts & bolts fully tight, no broken welds, securely mounted.

Question 32

32. Kingpin/Apron/Gap

Answer 32

Kingpin not bent, Apron not cracked or damaged, no gap between Apron and Skid Plate.

Question 33

33. Locking Jaws

Answer 33

Check Fifth Wheel Gap, should be fully closed around Kingpin.