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Overview/Front
No damage, not leaning to one side, look under for leaks (fresh oil, coolant, greaso, fuel leaks), check around for hazards to movement, check AF 1800 for write-ups.
No damage, not leaning to one side, look under for leaks (fresh oil, coolant, greaso, fuel leaks), check around for hazards to movement, check AF 1800 for write-ups.
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Steering Linkage, Pitman Arm, Drag Link, Tie Rod, Castle Nuts, Cotter Pins
I check all of these the same way, they're all to be securely mounted and not Cracked, Bent, or Broken, with no loose or missing nuts, bolts or cotter keys/pins. Joints and sockets are not worn or loose.
I check all of these the same way, they're all to be securely mounted and not Cracked, Bent, or Broken, with no loose or missing nuts, bolts or cotter keys/pins. Joints and sockets are not worn or loose.
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Rim
Securely mounted. Not Cracked, Bent, or Broken. No unauthorized welds. No rust trails indicating a loose rim.
Valve stems and caps are not missing, broken or damaged.
Securely mounted. Not Cracked, Bent, or Broken. No unauthorized welds. No rust trails indicating a loose rim.
Valve stems and caps are not missing, broken or damaged.
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Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
Securely mounted, not Cracked, Bent, or Broken. Not leaking and filled to safe operating range. Same for the hoses.
Securely mounted, not Cracked, Bent, or Broken. Not leaking and filled to safe operating range. Same for the hoses.
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General Hoses Passenger Side
Securely mounted at both ends. No Abrasions, Bulges or Cuts and not leaking.
Securely mounted at both ends. No Abrasions, Bulges or Cuts and not leaking.
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Slack Adjuster and Push Rod
"Securely mounted. Not Cracked, Bent, or Broken, no loose or missing parts. With the brakes released and pulled by hand, the Push rod should not move more than 1 inch."
"Securely mounted. Not Cracked, Bent, or Broken, no loose or missing parts. With the brakes released and pulled by hand, the Push rod should not move more than 1 inch."
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Alternator Unit & Belt
Securely mounted, not Cracked, Bent, or Broken. All wires are securely fastened. Identify if belt or gear driven. The belt is not cracked or frayed and deflects no more than 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch.
Securely mounted, not Cracked, Bent, or Broken. All wires are securely fastened. Identify if belt or gear driven. The belt is not cracked or frayed and deflects no more than 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch.
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Frame and Cross Members
Not Cracked, Bent, or Broken. There are no unauthorized holes or welds. No missing Cross Members.
Not Cracked, Bent, or Broken. There are no unauthorized holes or welds. No missing Cross Members.
9
Tail Lights
Tail lights, left and right turn signals, hazards, clearance lights, and brake lights are all securely mounted. The lenses are not cracked, broken, or missing. They are the proper color (red) for their location. Reflectors are properly colored (red) and affixed.
Tail lights, left and right turn signals, hazards, clearance lights, and brake lights are all securely mounted. The lenses are not cracked, broken, or missing. They are the proper color (red) for their location. Reflectors are properly colored (red) and affixed.
10
Brake Lining
No oil or debris. Not worn dangerously thin.
No oil or debris. Not worn dangerously thin.
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U-Bolts
Securely mounted. Not Cracked, Bent, or Broken. None missing.
Securely mounted. Not Cracked, Bent, or Broken. None missing.
12
Spring Mount
Checks that spring attachments brackets, bolts, bushings are securely mounted at both ends. Not Cracked, Bent, or Broken. Check for missing or damaged bushings.
Checks that spring attachments brackets, bolts, bushings are securely mounted at both ends. Not Cracked, Bent, or Broken. Check for missing or damaged bushings.
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Lug Nuts
Not Cracked, Bent, or Broken. Not loose. There are none missing. No rust trails. No cracks or distortion around the bolt holes.
Not Cracked, Bent, or Broken. Not loose. There are none missing. No rust trails. No cracks or distortion around the bolt holes.
14
Fire Extinguisher
Properly charged and secured.
Properly charged and secured.
15
Oil/Transmission Level
Indicate where dipstick is located, filled to manufacturer's specifications, within safe operating range.
Indicate where dipstick is located, filled to manufacturer's specifications, within safe operating range.
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Steering Gear Box & Power Steering Box Hoses
Securely mounted, not Cracked, Bent, or Broken. Not leaking, no missing nuts or bolts & hoses Not leaking, no Abrasions, Bulges or Cuts.
Securely mounted, not Cracked, Bent, or Broken. Not leaking, no missing nuts or bolts & hoses Not leaking, no Abrasions, Bulges or Cuts.
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Brake Hose/Couplings
Securely mounted at both ends. No Abrasions, Bulges or Cuts. Not leaking.
Securely mounted at both ends. No Abrasions, Bulges or Cuts. Not leaking.
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Drive Shaft
Not Cracked, Bent, or Broken. Not twisted, and the joints are free of any debris.
Not Cracked, Bent, or Broken. Not twisted, and the joints are free of any debris.
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Coolant Reservoir
Securely mounted, not Cracked, Bent, or Broken. It & hoses not leaking and within safe operating range.
Securely mounted, not Cracked, Bent, or Broken. It & hoses not leaking and within safe operating range.
20
Water Pump Unit & Belt
Securely mounted, not Cracked, Bent, or Broken. It & hoses not leaking. Identify if belt or gear driven. The belt is not cracked or frayed and deflects no more than 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch.
Securely mounted, not Cracked, Bent, or Broken. It & hoses not leaking. Identify if belt or gear driven. The belt is not cracked or frayed and deflects no more than 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch.
21
Air Compressor
Securely mounted, not Cracked, Bent, or Broken. Not leaking. Identify if belt or gear driven.
Securely mounted, not Cracked, Bent, or Broken. Not leaking. Identify if belt or gear driven.
22
General Hoses Drivers Side
Securely mounted at both ends. No Abrasions, Bulges or Cuts and not leaking.
Securely mounted at both ends. No Abrasions, Bulges or Cuts and not leaking.
23
Axle Seal
Securely mounted. No loose or missing nuts or bolts. Not cracked, bent or broken. Not leaking.
Securely mounted. No loose or missing nuts or bolts. Not cracked, bent or broken. Not leaking.
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Shock Absorber
Securely mounted at both ends. Not Cracked, Bent, or Broken. Not leaking.
Securely mounted at both ends. Not Cracked, Bent, or Broken. Not leaking.
25
Brake Chamber
Securely mounted. Not Cracked, Bent, or Broken. Not leaking air. No loose or missing clamps.
Securely mounted. Not Cracked, Bent, or Broken. Not leaking air. No loose or missing clamps.
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Spacing
Properly spaced, free of damage, debris, foreign objects, and rust.
Properly spaced, free of damage, debris, foreign objects, and rust.
27
Mud Flap
Securely mounted. Not Cracked, Bent, or Broken.
Securely mounted. Not Cracked, Bent, or Broken.
28
Leaf Springs
Securely mounted at both ends. Not Cracked, Bent, or Broken. None shifted.
Securely mounted at both ends. Not Cracked, Bent, or Broken. None shifted.
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Mirrors
Securely mounted. Not Cracked, Bent, or Broken. No loose fittings. Free of excessive dirt.
Securely mounted. Not Cracked, Bent, or Broken. No loose fittings. Free of excessive dirt.
30
Torque Arm
Securely mounted. Not Cracked, Bent, or Broken.
Securely mounted. Not Cracked, Bent, or Broken.
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Brake drum/Rotor
Not Cracked, Bent, or Broken, no holes, no loose or missing bolts. No oil or debris.
Not Cracked, Bent, or Broken, no holes, no loose or missing bolts. No oil or debris.
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Steps
Securely mounted. Not Cracked, Bent, or Broken. Clear of any objects or debris.
Securely mounted. Not Cracked, Bent, or Broken. Clear of any objects or debris.
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Fuel Tank
Securely mounted. Not Cracked, Bent, or Broken. Not leaking from the tank and cap, cap is on tight.
Securely mounted. Not Cracked, Bent, or Broken. Not leaking from the tank and cap, cap is on tight.
34
Power Steering Unit/Pump
Securely mounted, Not Cracked, Bent, or Broken.
Securely mounted, Not Cracked, Bent, or Broken.
35
Drive Tires
No Abrasions, Bulges or Cuts to the tread or sidewalls.
Tread is worn evenly and the depth is no less than 2/32 of an inch for all others. Valve stems and caps are not missing, broken or damaged. Properly filled to manufacturer's specifications. Check it with a tire pressure gauge.
No Abrasions, Bulges or Cuts to the tread or sidewalls.
Tread is worn evenly and the depth is no less than 2/32 of an inch for all others. Valve stems and caps are not missing, broken or damaged. Properly filled to manufacturer's specifications. Check it with a tire pressure gauge.