A SYSTEMATIC SEQUENCE FOR PM INSPECTIONS



A SYSTEMATIC SEQUENCE FOR PM INSPECTIONSTYPE OFINSPECTIONUNDER THE HOODA B C GASOLINE AND DIESEL____________1Fuel, oil, exhaust leaks - inspect____________2Oil and fuel lines – inspect for kinks and wear____________3Automatic transmission – inspect fluid level____________4Radiator core, water pump, cylinder head, block, heater, hoses and connections – inspect for leaks____________5Power steering pump reservoir – inspect fluid level and for leaks____________6Belts – inspect condition and adjust tension if needed____________7 Electrical connections and mounting bolts for starter, generator, alternator - inspect and tighten if needed____________8Generator commutator and brushes - inspect____________9Alternator – generator and regulator – test and adjust w/voltammeter____________10Steering gear housing – inspect lubricant level____________11Steering gear housing bolts - tighten____________12Clutch and/or brake master cylinder – inspect fluid level____________13Battery – remove cables, clean terminals, reinstall cables, coat with petroleum jelly – test voltage of each cell ___(POS)___1___2___3___4___5___6 (NEG)____________14Battery – test cells specific gravity w/hydrometer____________15Battery – examine level of each cell and add distilled water if needed____________16Radiator – inspect coolant level and add water if required____________17Radiator coolant – inspect for signs of oil or combustion leakage____________18Cooling system – pressure test____________19Engine oil – inspect level; change or add as needed____________20Governor air cleaner - clean____________21Air compressor – adjust, cut in___#, cut out ___#; tighten mountingGAS ONLY____________22Crankcase breather and oil filter cap air cleaner – clean and/or replace____________23Fuel filter – clean or replace (always replace paper element)____________24Fuel pump – test and record pressure. Pressure #____ Vacuum #________________25Carburetor air cleaner – clean or replace____________26Spark plugs – remove, inspect, clean or replace and gap; torque w/ new gaskets____________27Distributor – inspect contacts for corrosion and cap for cracks. Inspect wiring condition and points; check for burning/cracking____________28Cylinder compressions – test and record:Dry 1___ 2___ 3___ 4___ 5___ 6___ 7___ 8___Wet 1___ 2___ 3___ 4___ 5___ 6___ 7___ 8_______________29Manifolds – inspect for leaks, tighten nuts with engine at normal operating temperature____________30Cylinder head bolts - torque____________31Positive crankcase ventilator valve – remove, clean or replace____________32Valves – run engine at proper idle, inspect overhead system and adjust valve lash if needed____________33Valve cover gasket - replace____________34Carburetor – adjust idle mixture and RPM____________35Ignition iteming – set w/light____________36Use tachometer and record top engine RPMDIESEL ONLY____________37Radiator shutters – inspect to see that they are open before starting engine and close as air pressure builds up after starting engine____________38Shutter –stat -lubricate____________39With engine operating at proper temperature – tighten exhaust manifold and exhaust pipe flange nuts. Tighten air inlet system hose clamps. Inspect for leaks____________40Air box drains and crankcase breather tubes, w/engine running, see that they are open____________41Primary and/or secondary fuel filters – open petcock and drain water____________42Fuel return line – disconnect at tank or other convenient place. Run engine at ___RMP. Fuel return should be appr. ____ qts./min. Observe fuel for appearance of air bubble or gasses.____________43Primary fuel filter – clean. Secondary fuel filter – replace if needed____________44Engine and oil cooler lines – inspect for leaks____________45High pressure lines and clamps – inspect, tighten or replace____________46Fuel jumper lines – tighten if required____________47Valves – inspect for proper clearance____________48 Injector nozzles – inspect and clean as required; set pop pressure____________49Injectors – check and adjust for proper height setting. Inspect overhead system and adjust rack ____________50Air cleaners – clean and refill reservoir w/engine oil____________51Emergency stop control – test w/engine off____________52Throttle, accelerator, shut-off and choke controls – test operation____________53No-load high speed setting – test and record _____ RPM; test idle speed setting and record ____RPMWALK AROUND INSPECTION____________1Front sheet metal, paint and bumper – inspect for appearance/accident____________2Front lights and directional signals – inspect____________3Left front tire – inspect for cuts or unusual wear; torque wheel nuts____________4Left side of cab – inspect for appearance and condition____________5Left side door hinges and latch – lubricate, adjust if necessary. Window regulators and vents – test operation____________6Fuel tank mountings – tighten if required____________7Battery – examine box cover clamps. Inspect level of each cell____________8Left side body and frame – inspect for appearance and condition____________9Left rear tires – examine for cuts or signs of unusual wear; torque wheel and axle flange nuts____________10Fifth wheel mountings – tighten if required____________11Rear of vehicle – inspect for appearance and condition____________12Cab sheet metal – inspect for appearance and condition____________13Right rear tires – examine for cuts or signs of unusual wear; torque wheel and axle flange nuts____________14Right side body and frame – inspect for appearance and condition____________15Right side door hinges and latch – lubricate, adjust if necessary. Window regulators and vents – test operation____________16Right front tire – inspect for cuts or unusual wear; torque wheel nuts____________17Front ball joints – inspect on both wheels and excessive looseness____________18Front kingpins and bearings – inspect on both wheels for looseness____________19Front brake linings, anchors, locks, wheel cylinders and drums – inspect, blow out drums and shoes. Lubricate shoe anchors and cams – wedge type brakes, clean and lubricate actuating components____________20Front wheel bearings – clean repack and adjust for both front wheels, Replace grease retainer.____________21Rear brake linings, anchors, locks, wheel cylinders and drums – inspect, blow out drums and shoes. Lubricate shoe anchors and cams – wedge type brakes, clean and lubricate actuating components____________22Wedge-type brake system – remove brake drums, clean and lubricate adjusting components____________23Rear wheel bearings – clean, repack and adjust. Replace g____________24 Front wheel caster and camber – inspect to see that it is within specifications____________25Toe-in – adjust as requiredUNDER VEHICLE____________1 Chassis – lubricate according to lub chart____________2Front tires – examine for cuts or unusual wear____________3Front springs – inspect for shackle looseness and wear. Inspect leaves for breakage and misalignment____________4Pitman and steering arms, drag link and tie rod - inspect____________5Power steering cylinder – inspect for leaks____________6Propeller shaft – inspect, including all brackets, flanges, hangers and center bearings____________7Rear springs – inspect for loose or worn shackles, broken/misaligned parts____________8Engine oil – replace oil, filter element and gasket at change period____________9Engine pan gasket, front and rear crankshaft seals - inspect____________10Engine mounts – inspect for deterioration or looseness____________11Clutch controls – examine for any abnormal condition. Inspect clearance, adjust as needed____________12Front U-bolts – tighten to specifications____________13Transmission – inspect for leaks. Inspect the lubricant level.____________14Automatic transmission cooler lines – inspect for leakage____________15Automatic transmission linkage – adjust if needed____________16Transmission support and strut rod – adjust if required____________17Driveline-type parking brake – inspect lining condition and adjust____________18Auxiliary or transfer case – inspect for leaks; check breather; tighten rear bearing retainer bolts____________19Transmission: auxiliary or transfer case linkage pivot points - lubricate____________20Center bearing, brackets, U-joints and flanges – tighten as needed____________21Rear axle – inspect lubricant level, add if required. Clean breather____________22Rear axle differential housing – inspect for lubricant leakage and pinion bearings for looseness; check that axle breather is free of dirt____________23Rear tires – examine for cuts and unusual wear____________24Rear axle carrier housing and pinion cage bolts - tighten____________25Rear U-bolts – tighten to specs____________26Air brake valve clevis pin - lubricate____________27Brake hose, lines, valves, chambers, etc. – inspect for leaks; examine cross shaft, cables, linkage for abnormal wear____________28Air tanks - drain____________29Frame and cross-members - examine____________30Exhaust pipe, muffler, tailpipe and hanger brackets - inspect____________31Cab hold-down-bolt insulators – inspect, tighten bolts as needed____________32Body mounts – tighten if requiredCAB/DRIVER ITEMS____________1Cab interior – inspect for appearance and condition____________2Seat adjustment – operate. Inspect seat cushions____________3Window regulators and wing vents - operate____________4Mirrors – inspect for cracks, discoloration and tightness____________5All lights, horn and dash instruments - test____________6Wipers – inspect for correct operation and wear. Adjust, repair or replace as necessary____________7Washers - operate____________8Radio; heater and directional signals - operate____________9Steering wheel – inspect steering gear play____________10Service brake pedal – test for action and reserve____________11Parking brake – test for action and reserve____________12Transmission lever – shift through all gear positions____________13Clutch pedal – test for action and adequate free play____________14Fire extinguisher – inspect for leakage and secure mounting____________15Fire extinguisher – refill or recharge if needed____________16Tools – check that those regularly assigned are in the vehicle____________17Engine emergency stop – test with engine off____________18Throttle and accelerator controls – test for binding____________19Choke – test for binding____________20Seat belts – securely anchored and in good condition ................
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