Designed for technicians new to the field of preventive maintenance for trucks and trailers, this valuable resource offers readers a clear, solid understanding of the otherwise complex equipment involved in truck servicing. MDT: Preventive Maintenance and Inspection provides the knowledge needed to identify potential problems during regular service, before they turn into major repair issues or a roadside breakdown. The book breaks down need-to-know content areas into chapters that make sense: from general shop safety and hand tools to truck/trailer reefer service and coupling systems and everything in between. Each chapter includes procedures for inspecting and maintaining that specific area. Using a generic preventive maintenance checklist as a guideline throughout, this go-to guide has everything the beginning technician needs to perform effective servicing.
Chapter 1 General Shop Safety
Chapter 2 Hand Tools
Chapter 3 Fasteners
Chapter 4 Preventive Maintenance Inspection
Chapter 5 Cooling System Service and Inspection
Chapter 6 Engine Service
Chapter 7 Drive Train Service and Inspection
Chapter 8 Tire Hub Wheel and Rim Inspection
Chapter 9 Braking System Inspection
Chapter 10 Chassis/Cab Service and Inspection
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