Truck Steering & Suspension Systems: The student will learn how to identify, diagnose, service, repair, and adjust heavy-duty truck steering system parts, including toe-in, camber, caster, axle inclination, turning radius, and axle alignment, and understand how these affect tire wear, stability, and handling. They will also learn to balance truck tires and wheels and perform wheel alignments using computerized equipment, including for rear axles. The student will be taught how to service major tire and wheel setups used on heavy-duty trucks. Additionally, students will learn to service bearings and seals on both grease and oil-lubricated front and rear hubs. They will perform basic checks on frame alignment and geometry and learn how to repair frame and chassis parts. The course includes servicing, repairing, and replacing parts on four types of suspension systems. Finally, students will learn to research vehicle service information using computer and internet-based systems.
Prerequisite: SH-100, ES-100, DCO-100
Lecture/Lab Contact Hours: 60/60/0
Quarter Credit Hours: 9.0