TA-1 Visual Inspection for Articulated Trucks

SMCS - Job Code - 540 Component Code - 753S

Cat dealer Customer

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Serial Number : Inspector : Temperature :

Model : Work Order : Time :
Engine S/N: SMU: Date :
Manufacturer : Unit Location:

Note: Review Machine & S·O·S History and check for Active Service Letters prior to inspection.

Status of the Machine

Normal
The status recommendation of your Articulated Truck is:
 Visual Inspection for Articulated Truck
Status assessment ü– Normal M – Monitor A – Action Blank – Not Applicable

1. Prepare Machine Inspection

# Status Description Comments
1.1 Check with customer for operator complaints

1.2 Perform walk-around inspection

1.3 Perform machine inspection preparation

1.4 Download machine fault codes

1.5
1.5 Check Product Link

Is machine equipped with Product Link?

Is Product Link registered?

Is Product Link reporting to Vision Link?

1.6 Observe engine exhaust colors

1.7 Listen for unusual noises

1.8

1.9

1.10

Item No. Additional Comments

 2. Lower-Level Inspection
# Status Description Comments
2.1 Tires and rims

2.2 Final drives

2.3 Wheel spindles & service brake housing

2.4 Front & center Differentials

2.5 Rear differential & wheel spindles

2.6 Main, front, center, rear & hitch drive shafts

2.7 Torque converter, transmission and transfer gear

2.8 Secondary steering

2.9 Engine oil pan

2.10 Front suspension cylinders & mounting bosses

2.11 Front frame & front suspension A-frame

2.12 Rear frame

2.13 Rear suspension frame & mounts

2.14

2.15

2.16

Item No. Additional Comments

 3. Middle Level Inspection
# Status Description Comments
3.1 Work lights

3.2 Steps & handrails

3.3 Hood and platform

3.4 Battery and battery cables

3.5 Hydraulic pump compartment

3.6 Engine & transmission mounts

3.7 Upper & lower transfer gear mounts

3.8 Steering cylinders & linkage pins

3.9 Oscillating hitch

3.10 Hoist/ejector control valve

3.11 Parking brake & parking brake control valve

3.12 Service brake control valve

3.13

3.14

3.15

Item No. Additional Comments

 4. Upper-Level Inspection
# Status Description Comments
4.1 Radiator, oil cooler & condenser

4.2 Radiator cap

4.3 Hoist/ejector & brake system hydraulic tank

4.4 Electric starting motor

4.5 Alternator, compressor, pulleys, belts, & belt tensioner

4.6 Brake pump & ATAAC fan pump

4.7 Fuel lines, fuel pump, fuel filters & filter bases

4.8 Cylinder heads & valve covers

4.9 Radiator fan motor, fan, fan guard & shroud

4.10 Steering system hydraulic tank & fuel tank

4.11 Steering check & combiner valve

4.12 Air cleaner assembly

4.13 Brake valve & HMU

4.14 Turbocharger

4.15 Exhaust manifold

4.16 Transmission, brake, & engine oil coolers

4.17 Water pump

4.18 ATAAC & inlet manifold lines

4.19 ATAAC fan motor, fan, fan guard, & shroud

4.20 Coolant lines & hoses

4.21 Cab Exterior

4.22 Cab Interior

4.23

4.24

Item No. Additional Comments

 5. Implement/Attachment Inspection
# Status Description Comments
5.1 Hoist cylinders

5.2 Truck body

5.3 Ejector cylinder & cylinder mounts

5.4 Ejector body & ejector blade

5.5 Pitch Rollers (Ejector Truck)

5.6 Yaw Rollers (Ejector Truck)

5.7 Floor Rollers (Ejector Truck)

5.8 Tailgate cylinder and linkage pins (Ejector Truck)

5.9 Tailgate (Ejector Truck)

5.7

5.8

5.9

Item No. Additional Comments

 6. Site Conditions
# Status Description
6.1 Ambient Temperature

NORMAL: -18° to 32°C (0° to 90°F)

MONITOR: 32° to 46°C or -18° to -29°C (90° to 115°F or 0° to -20°F)

ACTION: Above 46°C or Below -29°C
(Above 115° or Below -20°F)
6.2 Altitude

NORMAL: 0 to 1524 m (0 to 5000 ft)

MONITOR: 1524 to 3048 m (5000 to 10,000 ft)

ACTION: Above 3048 m (Above 10,000 ft)

6.3 Haul Road Grade

NORMAL: Flat

MONITOR: Mild

ACTION: Steep

6.4 Haul Road Condition

NORMAL: Positive Banking, Gradual Turns, Good Erosion Control

ACTION: Negative Banking, Sharp Turns, Poor Erosion Control

6.5 Humidity

NORMAL: Below 25%

MONITOR: 25 to 60%

ACTION: Above 60%

6.6 Air Quality

NORMAL: No Dust

MONITOR: Light Dust

ACTION: Heavy Dust

6.7 Underfoot Condition

NORMAL: Dry Flat Surface

MONITOR: Moderate Grades, Mixture of Muddy / Dry Surfaces

ACTION: Steep Grades, Muddy, Snow, Ice

6.8 Machine Utilization

NORMAL: 0 to 10 Hours
 ACTION: Above 10 hours

6.9 Equipment Role

NORMAL: Utility

MONITOR: Support

ACTION: Production

6.10 Working Material

NORMAL: Uncompacted, Low Abrasion

MONITOR: Moderately Compacted, Moderate Abrasion

ACTION: High Abrasion, Compacted, Dense

6.11 Maintenance Practices

NORMAL: Excellent

MONITOR: Good

ACTION: Poor

6.12 Primary Industries

6.13

6.14

6.15

Item No. Additional Comments

Other Remarks
 Articulated Truck TA1 Inspection Reference
Inspection Benefits:
·   Identifies potential problems
·   Uncovers overlooked problems
·   Enables planned/scheduled follow up maintenance and service
·   Reduces customer downtime
·   Helps control O&O costs

Guidelines:
Wiring Harness Inspection Guidelines
Check for:
·  Tubes, hoses, and wiring harnesses rubbing against:
– One another
– Sharp corners
– Bolt heads
·  Tubes, hoses, and wiring harnesses not properly secured
– Missing clips and/or wire ties
– P-clips not attached

Harness Connector Inspection Guidelines

Check for connectors:
·   Not properly secured in place
·   Rubbing against machine frame
·   Rubbing against sharp edges

Implement Linkage Pin Inspection Guidelines

Check for:
·   Loose or broken flange mounting bolt
·   Elongated bolt hole in flange (hole is located behind pin retaining bolt)
·   Loose or missing pin retainer bolts
·   Irregular shaped pin bores

Hydraulic Cylinder Inspection Guidelines:

Check for:
·   Oil leaks indicated by dirt or oil buildup around the cylinder lip seal
·   Oil leaks at hose connections
·   Damage to cylinder rods
·   Damage or wear to linkage pins (refer to “Pin Inspection Guidelines” for inspection procedure)

1. Inspection Preparation:

1.1 Check with customer for operator complaints

1.2 Perform walk-around inspection
·   Make sure no one is underneath the machine, around the machine, or on the machine. Be sure the area is free of personnel.
·   Walk around the machine and inspect underneath the machine for visible signs of fluid leaks
·   Check the engine oil, hoist/converter/brake oil, transmission oil, steering oil and coolant levels. If necessary, add oil or coolant to reach minimum level for each system.
1.3 Perform machine inspection preparation
·   Park the machine on a level surface in the recommended service position.
·   Move the parking brake control to the ENGAGED position. Move the transmission control to the NEUTRAL position.
·   Turn the key start switch to the OFF position, remove the key, also remove the battery disconnect key and tag the machine out for safety.
·   Apply wheel chocks and install the steering frame lock before carrying out maintenance in the area of the oscillating hitch.
1.4 Download Fault Codes
·   Download machine fault codes using either of the following methods:
–   Electronic Technician (ET)
–   Messenger Display (if equipped)
1.5 Check Product Link (https://productsupportglobalcontent.cat.com/cda/files/712700/7/Product%20Link%20Dealer%20Validation.pdf)
·   Is machine equipped with Product Link?
·   Is Product Link registered?
·   Is Product Link reporting to Vision Link?
1.6 Observe engine exhaust colors
·   Start the machine and observe exhaust colors:
–   White smoke after initial startup could indicate coolant in the engine cylinders
–   Blue smoke during startup may indicate oil in the engine cylinders
–   Continuous black smoke could indicate an improper air/fuel mixture
–   Continuous grey smoke may indicate a fuel timing problem
1.7 Listen for unusual noises
·   Excessive noise coming from engine compartment could indicate:
–   Fuel injector damage
–   Engine bearing damage
–   Valve train damage
·   Excessive noise coming from hydraulic pump could indicate either:
–   Pump cavitation
–   A loose or failed bearing
·   Excessive noise coming from the transmission when traveling could indicate:
– Pump cavitation
–   A loose or failed bearing
–   Clutch disc or gear damage
·   Excessive noise coming from the differentials/final drives and drive train when traveling could indicate:
–   Brake disc or gear damage
–   A loose or failed bearing
 2 Lower-Level Inspections:

2.1 Tires and Rims

Check for:
·   Proper inflation
·   Cuts, cracks, splits, or bruises in the tread or sidewall area. Bumps or bulges may indicate tire separation
·   Safe tread depth
–   Tire cords or exposed fabric
–   Uneven tread wear
·   Cracks, pits from corrosion, or other visible damage to rims
2.2 Final Drives
·   If the oil level is low, check the following areas for leaks:
–   Sealing surface between the axle cover and the final drive planet carrier
–   Sealing surface between the planetary housing and the final drive housing
–   Oil leakage around the drain/fill plug
·   If equipped, check the magnetic plug for metal particles
2.3 Wheel Spindles & Service Brake Housing
(Front & Center Axles)
Check the following areas for leaks:
·   Brake oil lines
·   Sealing surface between axle housing and the anchor
·   Sealing surface between the anchor and the service brake housing
·   Various plugs located in the anchor.
Check for:
·   Signs of oil residue between the inside of the wheel and the outside of the service brake housing
–   Leakage in this area would indicate that the Dou-cone seal in the wheel spindle may be leaking.
2.4 Front & Center Differentials
Check differential oil level:
·   If the oil level is low check the following areas for leaks:
–   Sealing surface between the axle housing and the differential carrier group
–   Sealing surface between the differential carrier group and the cage
–   Sealing surface between the cage and the retainer
–   Oil leakage around the drain and fill plugs
·   Check for loose or damaged axle mounting bolts
2.5 Rear Differential & Wheel Spindles
Check differential oil level:
·   If the oil level is low check the following areas for leaks:
–   Signs of oil residue between spindle and the wheel assembly. Leakage in this area would indicate that the Dou-cone seal may be leaking
–   Sealing surface between the axle housing and the differential carrier group
–   Sealing surface between the differential carrier group and the cage
–   Sealing surface between the cage and the retainer
–   Oil leakage around the drain and fill plugs
·   Check for loose or damaged axle mounting bolts
2.6 Main, Front, Center, Rear, & Hitch Drive Shafts
Check Drive Shafts for:
·   Loose or missing U-joint retainer bolts
·   Worn or loose U-joints or drive shaft spline
– Use a pry bar to pry between yoke and U-joint or between the frame and drive shaft spline to check for movement. Movement in these areas would indicate excessive wear
·   Grease leaking from U-joint seals or from drive shaft spline Seal
Grease leakage in these areas would indicate possible seal damage
2.7 Torque Converter, Transmission, & Transfer Gear
Check these components and the area around them for:
·   Leaks around hose connections
·   Rubbing, damaged, or worn hoses
·   Rubbing, damaged, or worn wiring harnesses or connectors
·   Oil leakage around drain plugs
·   Oil or dirt buildup on the mating surfaces and bolted covers
·   Driveshaft yoke seals
2.8 Secondary Steering Pump
Check for:
·   Oil leaks at pump connections
·   Rubbing, damaged, or worn hoses
·   Rubbing, damaged, or worn wiring harnesses or connectors
·   Loose wiring connections
2.9 Engine Oil Pan
Check for oil on the bottom of the oil pan.
·    If oil is found on the pan, inspect the following:
–   Check for leaks around the oil pan mounting flange
–   Check for leaks around the oil level sensor, drain plug, dipstick tube, turbo lube return & other component connection points in the oil pan
2.10 Front Suspension Cylinders & Mounting Bosses
Check for:
·   Oil leaks indicated by dirt or oil buildup around the cylinder lip seal
·   Nicked, scored, pitted cylinder rods
·   Structural damage or weld cracks in the mounting bosses for suspension cylinders
·   Broken or damaged grease lines or fittings
·   Loose, damaged, or missing pin retaining bolts
·   Irregular shaped pin bores or worn bearings
2.11 Front Frame & Front Suspension A-Frame
Check the following areas of the front frame for cracks & defects:
·   Front engine mounting (1)
·   Steering cylinder lugs (2)
·   Cab mounts (3)
·   Suspension towers (4)
·   Mounting bosses for suspension cylinders (5)
·   Rear subassembly and hitch lugs (6)
·   Radiator mounts (7)
·   ATAAC mounts (8)
Check the following areas of the front suspension A-frame for cracks & defects:
·   A-frame pivot (9)
·   Axle mounting (10)
·   Stabilizer rod and mountings (11)
2.12 Rear Frame
Check the following areas of the rear frame for cracks & defects:
·   Mounting bolts for body (1)
·   Stops (2)
·   Spindles (3) for equalizer arms
·   Front plate (4)
·   Oscillating hitch tube (5)
·   Mounting brackets for stabilizer rods (6)
·   Suspension frame mountings (7)
2.13 Rear Suspension Frame & Mounts
Check for:
·   Cracked or damaged mounts
·   Loose, damaged, or missing suspension mount retaining bolts
·   Structural damage or weld cracks in the suspension frame
·   Irregular shaped pin bores or worn bearings in suspension frame mountings

3 Middle-Level Inspections:

3.1 Work Lights

Check road lights, turn signals, hazard flashers, work lights, and other lights for:
·    Proper operation
·    Cracked or broken lenses
·    Damaged wiring harnesses
·    Loose or damaged mounting brackets
3.2 Steps & Handrails
Ensure that steps and handrails are in place and check for:
·    Damaged, missing, or loose bolts
·    Damage to steps or handrails
·    Excessive dirt or debris
3.3 Hood & Platforms
Check for:
·   Debris or excessive dirt on the steps and service platform
·   Loose or damaged bolted access covers
·   Proper function of access panel hinges and latches
·   Proper function of hood raise cylinder
·   Broken or damaged grease lines or grease fittings on hood raise cylinder
3.4 Batteries & Battery Cables
Check for:
·   Corrosion on battery posts and cable connections
·   Loose or improperly secure battery cables
·   Rubbing, damaged, or worn battery cables
–   Pay particular attention to condition of “B+” battery cables
·   Loose or improperly secured battery hold downs
3.5 Hydraulic Pump Compartment
Check for:
·   Leaks around hose connections
·   Rubbing, damaged, or worn hoses
·   Rubbing, damaged, or worn wiring harnesses or connectors
3.6 Engine & Transmission Mounts
Check for:
·   Structural damage to support brackets
·   Structural damage or weld cracks to frame supports
·   Loose or damaged mounting bolts
·   Worn, cracked or damaged rubber mounts
3.7 Upper & Lower Transfer Gear Mounts
Check for:
·   Structural damage to support brackets
·   Structural damage or weld cracks to frame supports
·   Loose or damaged mounting bolts
·   Worn, cracked or damaged rubber mounts
3.8 Steering Cylinders & Linkage Pins
Check for:
·   Oil leaks indicated by dirt or oil buildup around the cylinder lip seal
·   Damage to cylinder rods
·   Oil leaks at hose connections
·   Damage or wear to linkage pins & bearings
–   Refer to “Implement Linkage Pin Inspection Guidelines” for inspection procedure
·   Broken or damaged grease lines or grease fittings
3.9 Oscillating Hitch
Check for:
·   Irregular shaped pin bores
·   Broken or damaged grease lines or fittings
·   Loose or damage hitch pin retaining bolts
·   Damaged stop pads
Inspect the hitch frame for:
·   Cracks and defects
–   Pay particular attention to the hitch pin lugs, steering cylinder lugs, and stop pads
3.10 Hoist/Ejector Control Valve
Check for:
·   Leaks around hose and tube connections
·   Rubbing, damaged, or worn hoses and tubes
3.11 Parking Brake & Parking Brake Control Valve
Check brake control valve for:
·   Leaks around hose connections
·   Rubbing, damaged, or worn hoses
·   Rubbing, damaged, or worn wiring harnesses or connectors
Check parking brake for:
·   Worn brake pads
·   Leaks around hose connections
3.12 Service Brake Control Valve
Check brake control valve for:
·   Leaks around hose connections
·   Rubbing, damaged, or worn hoses
·   Rubbing, damaged, or worn wiring harnesses or connectors
 4. Upper-Level Inspections:

4.1 Radiator, Oil Cooler & Condenser

Check for:
·   Plugged cores
·   Damaged fins
·   Plugged screens
·   Rubbing, damaged or worn hoses and tubes
·   Leaks around hose connections
·   Loose or damaged hose clamps
4.2 Radiator Cap
·   If the radiator is cool, check the radiator cap gaskets for wear or for damage
4.3 Hoist/Ejector & Brake System Hydraulic Tank
Check for:
·   Loose mounting bolts on Upper & lower mounts tank mounts
·   Structural cracks on frame mounting brackets
·   Damaged seal on hydraulic tank fill cap
·   Dirt and debris buildup in breather
·   Rubbing, damaged, or worn hoses
·   Loose or damaged hose connections
·   Oil leakage around oil return filter
·   Rubbing, damaged, or worn wiring harnesses and connectors
·   Damaged or weak gas cylinder
·   Damaged, leaking, or discolored oil level sight glass
4.4 Electric Starting Motor
Check for:
·   Proper operation of the electric starting motor
–   Listen for grinding or unusual noises when starting the engine
·   Damage or wear to the wiring harness
·   Loose or damaged connections at the electric starting motor and starting motor solenoid
4.5 Alternator, Compressor, Pulleys, Belts & Tensioner
Check for:
·   Worn, cracked, or broken belts
·   Proper belt tension
·   Rubbing, damaged or worn electrical harnesses
·   Loose or corroded wiring connections
·   Damaged or leaking air conditioning charging valves
·   Oil leaks around air conditioning compressor clutch
·   Damaged or worn belt tensioner
4.6 Brake Pump & ATAAC Fan Pump
Check for:
·   Leaks around hose connections
·   Rubbing, damaged, or worn hoses
·   Rubbing, damaged, or worn wiring harnesses or connectors
4.7 Fuel Lines, Fuel Pump, Fuel Filters & Filter Bases
Check for:
·   Rubbing, damaged, or worn fuel lines
·   Loose or leaking fuel line connections
·   Fuel leaks around the filters and filter bases
4.8 Cylinder Heads & Valve Covers
Check for:
·   Oil and dust buildup around the sealing surfaces between:
–   Valve covers & rocker boxes
–   Rocker boxes & cylinder heads
–   Cylinder head & engine block
Leakage in these areas would indicate:
o   Loose connection at the joint
o   Damaged gasket or seal
o   Improperly torqued bolts
·   Dirt and debris buildup in breather
4.9 Fan Motor, Fan, Fan Guard & Shroud
Check for:
·   Loose, damaged, or missing bolts
·   Loose or damaged wire fan guard
·   Loose or damaged fan shroud
·   Damaged, cracked, or missing fan blades
·   Loose, damaged, or worn hydraulic lines at fan motor
·   Oil leaks at hose connections
4.10 Steering System Hydraulic Tank & Fuel Tank
Check for:
·   Loose mounting bolts on Upper & lower mounts tank mounts
·   Structural cracks on frame mounting brackets
·   Damaged seals on fuel cap and hydraulic tank fill cap
·   Damaged or leaking fuel level sending unit
·   Dirt and debris buildup in breathers
·   Rubbing, damaged, or worn hoses
·   Loose or damaged hose connections
·   Rubbing, damaged, or worn wiring harnesses and connectors
·   Oil leakage around oil return filter
·   Damaged or leaking sight glass covers
·   Damaged or weak gas cylinder
4.11 Steering Check & Combiner Valve
Check for:
·   Leaks around hose connections
·   Rubbing, damaged, or worn hoses
·   Rubbing, damaged, or worn wiring harnesses or connectors
4.12 Air Cleaner Assembly
Check for:
·   Dirt and/or debris in the air cleaner inlet duct
·   Loose or damaged hose clamps securing air inlet tube, dust ejector, and air inlet duct seal
·   Damaged or worn air cleaner inlet duct seal
·   Loose or damaged air cleaner cover latches
·   Cut or damaged turbo air inlet tube
·   Properly functioning air filter restriction indicator sensor
·   Properly functioning dust ejector
4.13 Brake Valve & HMU
Check for:
·   Leaks around hose connections
·   Rubbing, damaged, or worn hoses
·   Rubbing, damaged, or worn wiring harnesses or connectors
4.14 Turbocharger
Check for:
·   Black soot around the areas where the turbocharger bolts to the to the exhaust manifold or to the exhaust pipe which would indicate:
·   Loose connections at the joints
·   Loose or broken mounting bolts
·   Oil leakage around the turbocharger oil line
·   Dirt tracks which may indicate air inlet or boost air leaks due to worn or damaged hoses.
·   Loose or damaged hose clamps at the air inlet tube and compressor housing connection
·   Damaged or missing turbocharger heat shield
4.15 Exhaust Manifold
Check for:
·   Black soot indicating a loose, broken, damaged connection around the following sealing surfaces:
–   Where the exhaust manifold bolts to the cylinder head
–   Clamps and baffles between manifold segments on each cylinder head
–   Where the exhaust manifold bolts to the turbocharger turbine inlet
·   Cracks or other damage in the exhaust manifold housing
4.16 Transmission, Brake & Engine Oil Coolers
Check for:
·   Leaks around hose connections
·   Rubbing, damaged, or worn hoses
·   Loose connections
·   Rubbing, damaged, or worn wiring harnesses or connectors
4.17 Water Pump
Check for:
·   Coolant leaks around water pump mounting flange
·   Coolant leaks through the weep hole in the water pump housing
·   Loose or damaged hose clamps
·   Rubbing, damaged, or worn coolant hoses
·   Loose or leaking coolant hose connections
4.18 ATAAC & Inlet Manifold Lines
Check for:
·   Rubbing, cracked, or damaged hoses and tubes
·   Loose or damaged hose clamps
·   Leaks or loose connections at the air inlet manifold and ATAAC
4.19 ATAAC Fan Motor, Fan, Fan Guard & Shroud
Check for:
·   Loose, damaged, or missing bolts
·   Loose or damaged wire fan guard
·   Loose or damaged fan shroud
·   Damaged, cracked, or missing engine fan blades
·   Loose, damaged, or worn hydraulic lines at fan motor
·   Oil leaks at hose connections
4.20 Coolant Lines & Hoses
Check for:
·   Rubbing, cracked, or damaged hoses and tubes
·   Loose or damaged hose clamps
·   Improperly secured lines
·   Coolant seepage from sampling valve
4.21 Cab Exterior
Check for:
·   Bent or damaged cab structure
·   Cracked or broken glass
·   Damaged or missing mirrors
·   Worn or broken windshield wiper arm or wiper blade
4.22 Cab Interior
Check for:
·   Excessive dirt in cab air filter
·   Proper function of seat and seat belt
·   Wear or damage to seat belt
·   Seat belt replacement date
·   Proper function of door and latches
·   Worn or broken window latches or slides
·   Damaged or inoperable gauges and controls
 5. Implement/Attachment Inspections:

5.1 Hoist Cylinder

(Refer to “Hydraulic Cylinder Inspection Guidelines” for inspection procedure)

Check for:
·   Oil leaks indicated by dirt or oil buildup around rod & cylinder lip seals
·   Oil leaks at hose connections
·   Damage to cylinder rods
·   Broken or damaged grease lines and fittings
·   Improper lubrication, damage, or wear to the hoist cylinder linkage pins, cylinder bearings, and pin retainers
–   Refer to “Linkage Pin Inspection Guidelines” for the pin inspection procedure
5.2 Truck Body
Check for:
·   Cracks and defects in the front and rear body mountings
·   Excessive wear, structural damage, or weld cracks in the body liner
·   Improper adjustment, excessive wear or damage to the body rest pads
·   Damage and improper sealing at the exhaust pipe connections
·   Loose, damaged, or missing pin retaining bolts
·   Irregular shaped pin bores or worn pins in the body pivot
5.3 Ejector Cylinder & Cylinder Mounts
Check for:
·   Oil leaks indicated by dirt and oil buildup around the cylinder lip seals
·   Oil leaks at hose connections
·   Damage to the telescoping cylinder piston tubes
·   Improper lubrication, damage, or wear to the ejector cylinder bearing and ejector cylinder pivot bearing
·   Broken/damaged grease lines, fittings
·   Improper lubrication, damage, or wear to the ejector cylinder linkage pins and pin retainers
–   Refer to “Linkage Pin Inspection Guidelines” for the pin inspection procedure
5.4 Ejector Body & Ejector Blade
Check:
·   The following areas for cracks, damage, fractures, and heavy wear:
–   Outside of the body
–   Inside of the body
–   Ejector blade
–   Frame rails
·   The pins of the transport locks for flat spots, pitting, and heavy wear

(Refer to Special Instruction “Check and Adjustment of the Ejector Blade”

Form No. REHS2976 for inspection procedure)
5.5 Pitch Rollers
Check for:
·   Flat spots, uneven wear and heavy wear on the roller
·   Worn or siezing bearings

(Refer to Special Instruction “Check and Adjustment of the Ejector Blade”

Form No. REHS2976 for inspection procedure)
5.6 Yaw Rollers
Check for:
·   Flat spots, uneven wear and heavy wear on the roller
·   Worn or siezing bearings

(Refer to Special Instruction “Check and Adjustment of the Ejector Blade”

Form No. REHS2976 for inspection procedure)
5.7 Floor Rollers
Check for:
·   Flat spots, uneven wear and heavy wear on the roller
·   Worn or siezing bearings

(Refer to Special Instruction “Check and Adjustment of the Ejector Blade”

Form No. REHS2976 for inspection procedure)
5.8 Tailgate Cylinder and Linkage Pins (Ejector Truck)
(Refer to “Hydraulic Cylinder Inspection Guidelines” for inspection procedure)
 Technical Inspection for Articulated Trucks
Status assessment ü- Normal M - Monitor A - Action Blank – Not Applicable

1. Performance Checks
1.1 Hydraulic Performance Checks
Status Description Units Observed Specified (+)Tol (-)Tol Comments
1.1.1 1.1.1 Body Hoist Cycle Time - Check

Raise

Lower
1.1.2 1.1.2 Body Hoist Cylinder Drift - Check Units Observed Oil Temperature Ranges
Oil Temperature ??° to ??° ??° to ??° ??° to ??°

Units Observed Maximum Allowable Minimum Allowable Minimum Allowable Minimum Allowable
Movement Time (sec) Time (sec) Time (sec)

Body Hoist Cylinder

Status* Description Units Observed Specified (+)Tol (-)Tol Comments
1.1.3 1.1.3 Ejector Cycle Time - Check (if equipped)

Eject

Retract
1.2 Brake Performance Checks
Status* Description Units Observed Specified (+)Tol (-)Tol Comments
1.2.1 Service Brake - Check (Test from OMM)

1.2.1 Parking Brake - Check (Test from OMM)

1.3 Steering Performance Checks
Status* Description Units Observed Specified (+)Tol (-)Tol Comments
1.3.1 1.3.1 Steering Time - Check

Left Steering Time (High Idle)

Right Steering Time (High Idle)

1.3.2 1.3.2 Electric Drive Pump Test (Secondary Steering)

Left Steering

Right Steering