10-412-162 ENGINE PERFORMANCE ...focuses on key performance and troubleshooting skills and
methodology. Student will be using OEM testing and troubleshooting process to ensure the engine
functioning to OEM specs. Computer based diagnostic tools will be uses on trucks during road test
situations. (Prerequisite: 10-412-158, Chassis Sub-Systems)
10-412-163 DIESEL ENGINE REBUILDING ...students will disassemble, identify each part of a modern
diesel engine, measure all wear points and make reuse recommendations. Students will also
reassemble an electronic controlled diesel engine. Covers component analysis, function and operation
theories of the diesel engine. (Prerequisite: 10-412-158, Chassis Sub-Systems)
10-412-164 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)
10-412-165 TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCHES ...covers procedures for overhauling, adjusting and
troubleshooting heavy-duty transmission, clutches and various nal drives found on over-the-road
trucks and tractors. Students will work on modern manual and automated transmission and use skills
to diagnose and repair transmission. (Prerequisite: 10-412-158, Chassis Sub-Systems)
10-412-166 DIFFERENTIAL AND DRIVELINE ...focuses on the operation and maintenance of the power
train. Students will learn how the power ows through the differential and power divider. Covers
calculation of the change driveline angles. (Prerequisite: 10-412-158, Chassis Sub-Systems)
10-412-167 DIESEL HEAVY DUTY BRAKE SYSTEMS ...Focuses on the air brake system component
operation and maintenance for trucks and tractor/trailers. Students will learn to perform overhaul
procedures for cam, wedge and disc air operated foundation brakes, as well as heavy-duty hydraulic
brakes. It provides the opportunity for students to test and troubleshoot the entire air and hydraulic
brake systems, including ABS systems found in trucks. (Prerequisite: 10-412-158, Chassis Sub-Systems)
10-412-168 DIESEL TRUCK PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE...focuses on the techniques for performing
preventive maintenance and DOT criteria for performing annual inspections. Discussion includes the
importance of vehicle maintenance and inspections. Students learn record-keeping requirements and
earn an annual inspection certi cate upon successful completion of the test at the conclusion of the
class. (Prerequisites: 10-412-158, Chassis Sub-Systems; Corequisite: 10-412-164, Diesel Steering &
Suspension, 10-412-165, Transmission and Clutches, 10-412-166, Differential and Driveline, 10-412-167,
Diesel Heavy Duty Brake Systems)
10-458-100 CDL LICENSE TRAINING ...this course is designed to prepare students for the Wisconsin Class
A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) pre-trip inspection, air brake and skills test. Preparation will also be
given for taking the State DOT written test including general knowledge, air brakes and combination
vehicles. (Diesel Medium & Heavy Truck Associate Degree and Technical Diploma Prerequisite: 10-412-
158, Chassis Sub-Systems)
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