DS 160 - Heavy Equip Suspension - Steering

5 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

AM 120 or DS 120

Course Description: Provides students with the theory and hands-on training needed to properly test, repair, troubleshoot, and align suspension and steering systems used on trucks and heavy equipment.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Identify components and explain the theory of operation of the steering system. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#2: Identify components and explain the theory of operation of the heavy-duty suspensions.
CLO#3: Inspect and adjust the 5th wheel system.
CLO#4: Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair the steering system and various components.
CLO#5: Inspect troubleshoot and repair the common suspension systems and its components.
CLO#6: Operate the hunter alignment machine to correctly align a truck.

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (100) and a standard RCC delivery of (110) lecture/lab per term, not to exceed (120) hours per term.