Competency 1:  Identify, analyze, and perform repair procedures to general electrical systems. ^{DOK4 DST1 DST2 DST3 DST4}

1. Identify, analyze, and perform repair procedures to electrical/electronic systems and components. (DOK 3)

e.     Explore, analyze, and recommend proper repair procedures as they relate to lighting systems. (DOK 3) ^PRA1

f.     Test and evaluate gauges and warning devices. (DOK 3) ^PRA1

g.    Identify, evaluate, and recommend replacement or repair procedures of related electrical systems. (DOK 3) ^PRA1

10.  Explore small engines.

a.     Describe the operation of a small gasoline engines.

b.             Perform service and repair of small gasoline engines.

Unit 5: Steering and Suspension Systems

1.     Explore steering systems diagnosis and repair.

a.     Diagnose fixed and driver adjustable steering column and shaft noise, looseness, and binding problems; determine needed action.

b.    Inspect steering shaft U-joint(s), slip joints, bearings, bushings, and seals; inspect phase shaft U-joints; determine needed action.

c.     Check and adjust cab mounting and ride height.

d.    Center the steering wheel as needed.

e.     Disable and enable supplemental restraint system (SRS) in accordance with manufacturers’ procedures.

f.     Diagnose power steering system noise, steering binding, turning effort, looseness, hard steering, overheating, fluid leakage, and fluid aeration problems; determine needed action.

g.    Determine recommended type of power steering fluid; check level and condition; determine needed action.

h.    Flush and refill power steering system; purge air from system.

i.      Inspect, service, or replace power steering reservoir including filter, seals, and gaskets.

j.      Inspect and reinstall/replace pulleys, tensioners, and drive belts; adjust drive belts and check alignment.

k.     Inspect, adjust, or replace power steering pump, mountings, and brackets.

l.      Inspect and replace power steering system cooler, lines, hoses, clamps/mountings, hose routings, and fittings.

m.    Inspect, adjust, or replace linkage-assist type power steering cylinder or gear (dual system).

n.    Inspect, adjust, repair, or replace integral type power steering gear and mountings.

o.    Inspect and align pitman arm; replace as needed.

p.    Inspect drag link (relay rod) and tie rod ends; adjust or replace as needed.

q.    Inspect steering arm and levers, and linkage pivot joints; replace as needed.

r.     Inspect clamps and retainers on cross tube/relay rod/centerlink/tie rod; position or replace as needed.

s.     Check and adjust wheel stops.

t.              Lubricate steering linkage joints as needed.