Students will learn to safely service, repair and troubleshoot drive train systems found on commercial vehicles using OEM guidelines. Single- and double-disc clutch adjustment, service and replacement procedures will be performed on clutch simulation trainers. Driveshaft service and repair will be covered, including universal joint replacement. Properly measuring and adjusting driveshaft working angles will be emphasized. Service, repair and overhaul procedures will be performed on actual single and twin countershaft transmissions. Proper drive axle service and repair will be covered, including component replacement procedures performed on differential carriers used in single axle and tandem axle trucks from various truck manufacturers.
The analysis of worn or failed components to identify the root cause of failures will be emphasized.
DADD-119: Truck Power Trains
Catalog
UTI I
Ext
0.00
Total
90.00
TWC Sem
4.00
Equipment
clutch simulators, medium- and heavy-duty transmissions, drive axle carriers and driveshafts, PC-based service and repair manuals, OEM-style specialty transmission and differential tools, heavy-duty lifting devices and precision measuring tools
Campus
Exton, PA
Houston, TX
Lisle, IL
Notes
DADD-119 is not recommended as a first course.