Title: Inspect the pintle hooks and draw bars, if applicable.
Course: Diesel Equipment Technology III (20107-III) > Section: Suspension and Steering: Frame and Coupling Devices

Inspection should include

- examining for structural damage
- ensuring all bolts and connecting hardware have no damage
- checking the chain is connected with a locking pin
- dead lining a vehicle with any damage.

ASE 4: III. Drive Train: I. Vehicle Dynamic Brake Systems (Air and Hydraulic): Antilock Brake System (ABS), Automatic Traction Control (ATC) System, and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) System, Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) System (P-2)

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is it so important for the latch to operate properly on a pintle hook?
- Why should the chains attach to the pintle hook or to the trailer?