DISL 22 - R&R Components

Course Description

  • Prerequisite: DISL 20
  • DISL majors only

Classroom instruction and hands-on training in the safe and proper techniques for the removal and replacement of S-Cam brakes, spring brake chamber, diaphragm, and wedge brakes; differentials, transmissions, and clutch assemblies; axle shafts, wheel bearings, and wheels (tire and rim assembly); front and rear spring assemblies, spring center bolts; walking beams; torque arms; drive shafts; and batteries, starters, fan belts, headlight and stop light bulbs. Adjustment of brakes, clutches, torque arms, wheel bearings, fan belts, and headlights follows manufacturer’s specifications.

Student Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of DISL 22, the student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate ability to safely raise, support and lower truck suspension and frame
  • Communicate with fellow co-students and instructors when working on projects
  • Evaluate the many different methods to remove, raise lower support, and install components safety, technique and efficiency
  • Demonstrate good housekeeping by keeping clean and organized work areas
  • Match the names of major components and their function from the R &R project list
  • Select and demonstrate safe and correct hands on technics during project assignments
  • Discuss weight, stability, balance, leverage and alignment as they relate to projects
  • Describe why adjustments are needed on selected project components
  • Perform proper adjustments to selected project components
  • Look up and record specifications used in torquing hardware
  • Fill out project sheet information and comments