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IA PTI Form A
IA DOT Pretrip Form A Inspection
Item | Inspecting for: |
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Lights & Reflectors | * All lights and reflectors are clean, securely mounted, not cracked, broken or missing, all work properly. "* Headlights are clear, other lights amber |
Front of vehicle Light Check Procedure | Conduct Light Check - Turn on head lights and right turn signal - verify working properly. Turn on High Beams and Left Turn Signal - verify working properly. Turn off lights and turn on 4-way flashers - verify working properly" |
Alternator | * Securely mounted * All belts are not loose, cracked, frayed or missing * All belts have no more than 3/4 inch of play * Wires are not loose, burnt or corroded |
Water Pump | * Securely mounted * Not cracked or leaking coolant * Hoses are not cut, cracked or bulging * Belt driven - belt is not loose, cracked, frayed or missing * Belt has no more than 3/4 inch of play |
Oil Level | * Check fluid level to ensure it is Full |
Coolant Level | * Check fluid level to ensure it is Full |
Power Steering Pump & Fluid | * Securely mounted * Not cracked or leaking fluid * Check fluid level to ensure it is Full * Belt driven - belt is not loose, cracked, frayed or missing * Belt has no more than 3/4 inch of play * Hoses are not cut, cracked or bulging |
Air Compressor | * Securely mounted * Not cracked * Not leaking air, oil or coolant * Is gear driven |
Engine Compartment Hoses & Lines | * Securely mounted * Not cracked, cut or bulging * Not leaking any oil, coolant, power steering fluid or air |
Steering Box | * Securely mounted * Not cracked or leaking steering fluid * Hoses are not cut, cracked or bulging |
Steering Linkage | * Linkage consists of: steering shaft, pitman arm, drag link, steering arm and tie rod * Securely mounted, not cracked, bent or missing * All fasteners are secure and not missing |
Shocks | * Securely mounted, not cracked, bent or missing, not rusted, no fluid leaks, rubber bushing in place |
Spring Mounts | * Securely mounted, not cracked or bent |
Springs | * Securely mounted, not cracked, no missing leaves, not fanned out |
U-Bolts | * Securely mounted * Not cracked, bent or missing * All fasteners are secure and not missing |
Brake Hoses/Lines | * Securely mounted * Not cracked, cut or bulging * Not leaking air |
Brake Chamber | * Securely mounted * Not cracked or rusted * Not leaking air * Ring clamp in place |
Slack Adjustor & Push-Rod | * Securely mounted * Not cracked, bent or missing * Push-rod should have no more than 1 inch of travel |
Drum & Lining | * Securely mounted * Drum not cracked or warped * No petroleum on drum * Lining not cracked or broken |
Steer Tires | * Securely mounted * Has at least 4/32nd tread depth * No foreign objects in the tire * Tire not cut or bulging * Properly inflated to manufactures specifications - check using tire gauge * Valve stem not bent or missing and has a metal cap |
Rims | * Securely mounted * Not cracked, bent or welded * No rust trails |
Lug Nuts | * Not loose, rusted or missing * No cracks or wear around bolt holes |
Hub Oil Seal | * Securely mounted * Not cracked or leaking oil inside or outside * Vented system, vented oil cap in place and full of oil |