Inspection GuideLeft Front of Tractor1. Steering Gear2. Frame3. Spring Suspension4. Shock Absorber5. Air Suspension6. Brake Chamber and Hoses7. Slack Adjuster8. Tire Brake Lining and Drum9. Tire10. Wheel and Lug Nuts11. Hub12. Steering LinkageWARNINGTo prevent property damage, personal injury, and/ or death, do not operate vehicle if there is a lossof steering or suspension, which could causeloss of vehicle control.WARNINGTo prevent property damage, personal injury, and/ or death, if wheels or tires must be changed,obtain expert tire service help. Mounting anddemounting of tires should only be performedby qualified personnel using necessary safetyprocedures and equipment.NOTE: Retread tires are not recommended for use onsteering axles of trucks.1. Steering Gear: Look for missing or loose fasteners,power steering fluid leaks, and damage to powersteering hoses.2. Frame: Check for cracks or bends in frame. Make surethere are no loose, cracked, bent, broken or missingcrossmembers or crossmember fasteners.3. Spring Suspension: Check condition of spring forcracks, breaks, or shifting. Inspect spring hangerfasteners, shackles, U-bolts, andnutsforwear, damage,and tightness.4. Shock Absorber: Check for cracks, leaks, and missingor broken mounting bolts or bushings.32
