Combination Vehicle Pre-Trip Inspection

2014

By Jeff Adams

1 © 2014 Jeffrey W. Adams

Front of Cab

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ID Lights Clearance Lights

Turn Signal Lights 4-Way Flashers Running Lights

Headlights

Front of Cab

3

Engine Compartment Passenger Side

4

Hoses Coolant Reservoir

Alternator

Exhaust System

Oil Level

Water Pump

Frame

Engine Compartment Passenger Side

5

Front Suspension

6

Spring Mount Leaf Springs Anchor Plate 2 U-bolts 4 Nuts

Shock Absorber

Front Suspension

7

Front Brakes

8

Air Lines & Hoses

Brake Chamber

Push-Rod

Slack Adjuster

Brake Linings

Brake Drum

Inner Wheel Seal (checked with tires and rims)

Front Brakes

Front Wheel

10

Tires (ICD)(ABC)

Lug Nuts

Hub Oil Seal

Tire Beads

Rims

Inner Wheel Seal (back side of wheel)

Front Wheel

11

Engine Compartment Driver’s Side

12

Hoses & Wiring

Air Compressor

Power Steering Pump (behind frame)

Power Steering Reservoir

Steering Box

Pitman Arm

Steering Column

U-Joint

Engine Compartment Driver’s Side

13

Steering Linkage

14

Steering Linkage

Drag Link

Upper Control Arm Lower Control Arm

Tie Rod

15

Side of Cab

16

Door Hinges

Door Latches

Door Window Mirrors

Steps

Tank Straps

Side Compartment (FET)

Turn Signal Lights 4-Way Flashers

Fuel Cap

Fuel Tank

Side of Cab

17

Rear of Cab

18

Air Lines & Electrical Line

Exhaust System

Steps & Catwalk

Rear of Cab

19

Utility Lights

Rear of Cab

20

Frame

Drive Shaft

U-Joint

Air Tanks

Rear of Cab

21

5th Wheel

22

Mounting Bolts

Air Line Sliding 5th Wheel

Slider Locking Pins

Platform

Release Handle (opposite side)

Apron

5th Wheel

23

5th Wheel

24

Release Handle (opposite side)

Locking Jaws & Kingpin

5th Wheel

25

Rear Suspension

26

Spring Mount

Leaf Spring

Anchor Plate 2 U-bolts 4 Nuts

Shock Absorber

Air Bag

Torque Bar (under 5th Wheel)

Rear Suspension

27

Rear Brakes

28

Air Lines & Hoses

Brake Chamber

Push-Rod (underneath)

Slack Adjuster

Brake Linings & Drums (behind wheel)

Rear Brakes

29

Rear Tractor Wheels

30

Rear Tractor Wheels Tire Beads No Spacer

Tires (ICD)(ABC)

Lug Nuts

Axle Seal

Rims

31

Rear of Tractor

32

Rear of Tractor

Turn Signal Lights 4-Way Flashers Brake Lights

Reflectors

Back-Up Light

Splash Guards (if present)

33

Front of Trailer

34

Front of Trailer Clearance Lights

Bulkhead

Glad Hands

Air Lines & Electrical Line

35

Side of Trailer

36

Side of Trailer Reflectors

DOT Reflectors Landing Gear Side Marker Lights

37

UnderneathTrailer

38

UnderneathTrailer

Frame Rails Cross Members Floor

39

Trailer Suspension

40

Trailer Suspension

Spring Mount

Leaf Spring

Anchor Plate 2 U-bolts 4 Nuts

41

Torsion Bar (if present) (under Leaf Spring)

Trailer Brakes

42

Trailer Brakes

Air Lines & Hoses

Brake Chamber

Torsion Bar (part of suspension)

Push-Rod

Slack Adjuster

Brake Linings

Brake Drum

43

Trailer Wheels

44

Trailer Wheels No Spacer

Inner Wheel Seal (back side of wheel)

Tire Beads

Rims

Lug Nuts Hub Oil Seal

Tires (ICD)(ABC)

45

Rear of Trailer

46

Rear of Trailer

Splash Guards

ID Lights Clearance Lights

Rear Door(s)

Door Hinges or Cables

Latch

Running Lights Turn Signal Lights 4-Way Flashers Brake Lights

License Plate

47

In Cab

48

In Cab

Mirrors

Windshield Wipers

Horns

Turn Signals

4-Way Flashers

Dash Indicators

Headlights & Panel Lights

Heater/Defroster

Steering Play

Seat Belt

Emergency Equipment (FET)

Brake Valves

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Study Hard!

Good Luck & Safe Driving!