GASKET 5M1996 - Caterpillar

Off-Highway Truck/Tractor AllIntroduction
Inspections are the most basic form of condition monitoring. Inspections are easy to do and surprisingly effective at helping you spot equipment health issues. Proactive monitoring and analysis of equipment information will allow Dealers to effectively intervene before problems occur.Note: Before adjusting product settings to comply with listed baseline TA1 values, consult SIS for the latest specification values.
Table 1
Serial Number: Inspector: Temperature:
Model: Work Order: Time:
Engine S/N: SMU: Date:
Manufacture: Unit Location:
Note: Review Machine & S.O.S. History and check for Active Service Letters prior to inspection.
Status of the Machine(1)
The status recommendation of your Off-Highway Truck is:
(1) N = Normal, D = Down Machine, M = Monitor/Needs AttentionCreating an Electronic Copy
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1.0 Prepare Machine Inspection
Refer to "1.0 Inspection Preparation" section in "Inspection Reference" for more information for performing machine inspection preparation.
Table 2
Sl.No. Status(1) Description Comments
1.1 Check with customer for operator complaints
1.2 Prepare the machine for the inspection
1.3 Perform safety/preparatory inspection
1.4 Download machine fault codes
1.5 Observe engine exhaust colors
1.6 Listen for unusual noises (hydraulic pumps, engine, transmission, and axles)
(1) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action, Blank = Not Applicable2.0 Lower-Level Inspection
Refer to "2.0 Lower-Level Inspection" section in "Inspection Reference" for more information for performing lower-level inspection.
Table 3
Sl.No. Status(1) Description Comments
2.1 Tires and rims
2.2 Front Wheels and Brakes
2.3 Rear Final Drives, Brakes, and Wheel Spindles
2.4 Differential Housing
2.5 Drive Shaft
2.6 Transmission and Transfer Gears
2.7 Rear Axle Housing Support
2.8 Hoist Control Valve
2.9 Rear Engine/Torque Converter Mounts
2.10 Brake Accumulator
2.11 Oil Coolers and Lines
2.12 Steering Cylinders and Steering Linkage
2.13 Engine Damper, Front Engine Trunnion Mounts, and Support Mounts
2.14 Secondary Steering/Brake Release Pump
2.15 Engine Oil Pan
2.16 Machine Frame
(1) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action, Blank = Not Applicable3.0 Middle-Level Inspection
Refer to "3.0 Middle-Level Inspections:" section in "Inspection Reference" for more information