This course focuses on the role and operation of steering system components in trucks and heavy equipment and their relationship to brake and suspension systems. Students develop and refine skills in the repair and maintenance of steering systems. The major emphasis will be inspection and repair methods for steering system components. Co-requisite courses 130, 131 and 133 or instructor permission
Outcomes
- Identify the components of steering systems and their function.
- Describe the relationship of steering systems to other systems in trucks and heavy equipment.
- Inspect and troubleshoot diesel and heavy equipment steering systems.
- Perform a service, repair and replace steering system components.
Distribution
Career Training