Pre-Trip slide show for studying for DMV CDL class A license

1. Combination Vehicle
Pre-Trip Inspection
2014
By Jeff Adams
1© 2014 Jeffrey W. Adams

2. Front of Cab
2

3. ID Lights Clearance Lights
Turn Signal Lights
4-Way Flashers
Running Lights
Headlights
Front of Cab
3

4. Engine Compartment
Passenger Side
4

5. HosesCoolant Reservoir
Alternator
Exhaust System
Oil Level
Water Pump
Frame
Engine Compartment
Passenger Side
5

6. Front Suspension
6

7. Spring MountLeaf SpringsAnchor Plate
2 U-bolts
4 Nuts
Shock Absorber
Front Suspension
7

8. Front Brakes
8

9. Air Lines & Hoses
Brake Chamber
Push-Rod
Slack Adjuster
Brake Linings
Brake Drum
Inner Wheel Seal (checked with tires and rims)
Front Brakes

10. Front Wheel
10

11. Tires (ICD)(ABC)
Lug Nuts
Hub Oil Seal
Tire Beads
Rims
Inner Wheel Seal
(back side of wheel)
Front Wheel
11

12. Engine Compartment
Driver’s Side
12

13. 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

14. Steering Linkage
14

15. Steering Linkage
Drag Link
Upper Control Arm Lower Control Arm
Tie Rod
15

16. Side of Cab
16

17. Door Hinges
Door Latches
Door WindowMirrors
Steps
Tank Straps
Side Compartment
(FET)
Turn Signal Lights
4-Way Flashers
Fuel Cap
Fuel Tank
Side of Cab
17

18. Rear of Cab
18

19. Air Lines &
Electrical Line
Exhaust System
Steps & Catwalk
Rear of Cab
19
Utility Lights

20. Rear of Cab
20

21. Frame
Drive Shaft
U-Joint
Air Tanks
Rear of Cab
21

22. 5th Wheel
22

23. Mounting Bolts
Air LineSliding 5th Wheel
Slider Locking Pins
Platform
Release Handle
(opposite side)
Apron
5th Wheel
23

24. 5th Wheel
24

25. Release Handle
(opposite side)
Locking Jaws & Kingpin
5th Wheel
25

26. Rear Suspension
26

27. Spring Mount
Leaf Spring
Anchor Plate
2 U-bolts
4 Nuts
Shock Absorber
Air Bag
Torque Bar
(under 5th Wheel)
Rear Suspension
27

28. Rear Brakes
28

29. Air Lines & Hoses
Brake Chamber
Push-Rod
(underneath)
Slack Adjuster
Brake Linings & Drums
(behind wheel)
Rear Brakes
29

30. Rear Tractor Wheels
30

31. Rear Tractor WheelsTire Beads
No Spacer
Tires (ICD)(ABC)
Lug Nuts
Axle Seal
Rims
31

32. Rear of Tractor
32

33. Rear of Tractor
Turn Signal Lights
4-Way Flashers
Brake Lights
Reflectors
Back-Up Light
Splash Guards
(if present)
33

34. Front of Trailer
34

35. Front of Trailer
Clearance Lights
Bulkhead
Glad Hands
Air Lines &
Electrical Line
35

36. Side of Trailer
36

37. Side of Trailer Reflectors
DOT Reflectors Landing GearSide Marker Lights
37

38. UnderneathTrailer
38

39. UnderneathTrailer
Frame Rails Cross Members Floor
39

40. Trailer Suspension
40

41. Trailer Suspension
Spring Mount
Leaf Spring
Anchor Plate
2 U-bolts
4 Nuts
41
Torsion Bar (if present)
(under Leaf Spring)

42. Trailer Brakes
42

43. Trailer Brakes
Air Lines & Hoses
Brake Chamber
Torsion Bar
(part of suspension)
Push-Rod
Slack Adjuster
Brake Linings
Brake Drum
43

44. Trailer Wheels
44

45. Trailer Wheels No Spacer
Inner Wheel Seal
(back side of wheel)
Tire Beads
Rims
Lug Nuts Hub Oil Seal
Tires (ICD)(ABC)
45

46. Rear of Trailer
46

47. 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

48. In Cab
48

49. 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!