Diesel Chassis/Suspension/Steering
This course covers the identification, inspection techniques, repair and adjustment procedures, and alignment checks of the components associated with the variety of frames and suspensions common to heavy trucks. Students will be instructed in identifying the various types of truck steering systems and components. They will learn and practice inspection, disassembly, reassembly and alignment procedures as well as learn information on manual and power steering sectors and pumps.
- Date:
- 2015-09-02
- Primary Material Type:
- Presentation
- Other Material Types:
- Hybrid/Blended Course
- Institution:
- Minnesota State College - Southeast Technical
- Project Name:
- Mississippi River Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Consortium (MRTDL)
- Funding Source:
- TAACCCT Round 3
- Subjects:
- diesel, chassis, suspension, steeing, fames, heavy trucks
Industry / Occupation
- Industry Partner:
- Many industry partners contributed to the success of this project including an advisory board.
- Industry Sector:
- Other Services (except Public Administration) -- Repair and Maintenance -- Automotive Repair and Maintenance (8111)
- Occupation:
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations -- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031)
Education / Instructional Information
- Instructional Program:
- Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (47)
- Educational Level of Materials:
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- 1st year Community College or equivalent
- Language:
- English
- Interactivity Type:
- Mix of Active and Presentation.
- Quality Rubric:
- Other
- Quality Note:
- This product was reviewed in accordance with ETA's Quality Note Template criteria.
- Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
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- Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
- Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
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- Course Note:
- This course is required in the Diesel Maintenance Program at SETC. http://www.southeastmn.edu/academic_programs/Major.aspx?MajorID=717#collapse00161466
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