Title: Inspect the frame and frame members for cracks, breaks, corrosion, distortion, elongated holes, looseness, and damage.
Course: Diesel Equipment Technology III (20107-III) > Section: Suspension and Steering: Frame and Coupling Devices

Inspection should include a visual check of the frame from the outside and inside for

- breaks
- twists
- loose bolts
- slotted holes.

Inspection should also include a check of the cross members.

ASE 2: 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-1)

Process/Skill Questions:

- What options do you have if you find broken or damaged cross members?
- What options do you have if you find a crack in the frame?
- What could cause a twisted frame?