Title: Inspect the frame hangers, brackets, and cross members in accordance with manufacturer guideline.
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 and an evaluation of damaged components for replacement.

ASE 3: 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-3)

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why do components need repairing while others need replacing?
- What is the correct way to repair a crack in the vehicle frame?
- What is the cause of slotted holes?