DS 160 - Heavy Equipment Suspension and Steering Systems

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 Level: Career/Tech Preparatory

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: Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair heavy equipment/truck brakes, steering, and suspension systems.
CLO#4: Inspect and adjust the 5th wheel system.
CLO#5: Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair the steering system and various components.
CLO#6: Inspect troubleshoot and repair the common suspension systems and its components.
CLO#7: Operate the hunter alignment machine to correctly align a truck.