Truck Shop
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A list of the items we check every service on company tractors and trailers. Please list the items you do also.
I know this may be redundant but I want to check what everyone else does.
Check all tires with a gauge, any below 80 psi is considered a flat.
Remove rubber plug from air chambers and check for broken park brake springs.
Remove plugs from steer, tag and trailer hubs {if there is one} check level and do a finger check to bottom
of hub well to check for metal.
Check all wheel seals while checking brakes/hardwear plus suspension parts and pieces while greasing
Check clutch free-play if manual non hydraulic clutch.
Check trailer ABS light at rear of trailer for operation.
Look at color of fluid in drive train while checking level.
Clear plastic surge tank has no discoloration on inside
Engine exhaust leaks
Fluid color in steering reservoir
Check landing gear
Look for any brake hoses or coolant hoses rubbing while greasing
Check fuel screen on refer, plus belts and hoses {trailer and tractor}
Check engine fan operation with key and for air leak plus check hub for bearing play.
Before greasing u-joints check for play at joint and input and output shafts
Every 30 to 40K check kingpins.
Make sure power windows operate< and check all glass.
Check fifthwheel adjustment.
Check shocks for blown seals.
Check steering components and that if equipped with fabricated steer tag axles check for cracks.
Check CAC system boots and air charger.
Your additions to the list please.
Truck Shop
I know this may be redundant but I want to check what everyone else does.
Check all tires with a gauge, any below 80 psi is considered a flat.
Remove rubber plug from air chambers and check for broken park brake springs.
Remove plugs from steer, tag and trailer hubs {if there is one} check level and do a finger check to bottom
of hub well to check for metal.
Check all wheel seals while checking brakes/hardwear plus suspension parts and pieces while greasing
Check clutch free-play if manual non hydraulic clutch.
Check trailer ABS light at rear of trailer for operation.
Look at color of fluid in drive train while checking level.
Clear plastic surge tank has no discoloration on inside
Engine exhaust leaks
Fluid color in steering reservoir
Check landing gear
Look for any brake hoses or coolant hoses rubbing while greasing
Check fuel screen on refer, plus belts and hoses {trailer and tractor}
Check engine fan operation with key and for air leak plus check hub for bearing play.
Before greasing u-joints check for play at joint and input and output shafts
Every 30 to 40K check kingpins.
Make sure power windows operate< and check all glass.
Check fifthwheel adjustment.
Check shocks for blown seals.
Check steering components and that if equipped with fabricated steer tag axles check for cracks.
Check CAC system boots and air charger.
Your additions to the list please.
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