Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
10-412-164 060895 Diesel Steering & Suspension
Outline of Instruction

Course Information
Description10-412-164 DIESEL STEERING & SUSPENSION ...focuses on heavy-duty truck suspensions and steering systems. Students will learn about the operation, maintenance and overhaul of various types of heavy-duty suspensions. Provides technicians with the opportunity to perform total vehicle alignments. Also covers testing and troubleshooting of power steering systems and steering complaints. (Prerequisites: 10-412-158, Chassis Sub-Systems; 10-412-156, Hydraulic/Pneumatic Systems)
Total Credits2
Prior Learning Assessments
None
Course Competencies
  1. Demonstrate professionalism appropriate for the auto service industry
  2. Diagnose general suspension and steering systems problems
  3. Explain steering systems
  4. Perform diagnosis and repair of Steering Systems
  5. Explain suspension systems
  6. Perform Suspension Systems Diagnosis and Repair
  7. Explain wheel alignment
  8. Perform Wheel Alignment Diagnosis and Adjustment
  9. Explain wheel and tire assemblies
  10. Diagnose wheel and tire assemblies