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Spring 2014
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| DS 158 - Heavy Equipment Chassis and Power Trains |
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Associated Term:
Spring 2014
Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: 1. Perform a truck frame inspection. 2. Perform an air ride system adjustment and inspection. 3. Perform a spring suspension inspection. 4. Check and explain steering geometry. 5. Explain how shock absorbers work. 6. Perform and explain frame repairs. 7. Explain basic electrical circuits. 8. Adjust steering gear. 9. Troubleshoot steering systems. 10. Explain hydrostatic steering systems. 11. Explain power steering operation. 12. Perform an axle inspection. 13. Perform a bearing adjustment. 14. Perform a wheel seal service. 15. Explain tire and wheel design. 16. Explain fifth wheel operation. 17. Perform a trailer inspection. 18. Explain clutch operation. 19. Perform a clutch adjustment. 20. Explain clutch troubleshooting. 21. Explain how to time a twin-countershaft transmission. 22. Explain transmission operation. 23. Perform a transmission overhaul. 24. Explain air system operation. 25. Explain transmission troubleshooting. 26. Explain preventative maintenance checks. 27. Explain two-speed axle operation. 28. Explain differential operation. 29. Explain inter-axle differential operation. 30. Explain differential lock operation. 31. Perform a carrier overhaul. 32. Explain axle troubleshooting. 33. Explain planetary drive axles. 34. Explain dive line operation. 35. Perform drive line inspection. 36. Perform drive line service. 37. Explain drive line troubleshooting. 38. Explain undercarriage components. 39. Explain undercarriage maintenance. 40. Check track pitch. 41. Check and adjust track tension. 42. Explain the differential steer system. 43. Explain steering, clutch, and brake adjustment. 44. Explain final drive troubleshooting. Required Materials: Technical Requirements: |
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