Title: Inspect the actuators for dents, cracks, damage, leakage, and scoring.
Course: Diesel Equipment Technology III (20107-III) > Section: Hydraulics: Servicing Actuators

Inspection should include

- disassembling the actuator
- performing a visual inspection
- determining the cause of failure
- determining which parts can be reused
- determining any needed action.

ASE 2: VIII. Hydraulics: F. Actuators

Process/Skill Questions:

- What problems can a dent in the barrel of the actuator cause?
- What effects can high pressure oil have on a human’s skin?
- What causes scoring?