DESL 2110 - Heavy Equipment Drivetrain

6.0 Credits

Students study heavy equipment traction drives, brake systems, differentials, and their steering systems along with track and suspension systems.

Prerequisites: (1) DESL 1000 with a C or better

Lecture Hours: 4.0
Lab Hours: 6.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Work safely in the shop/laboratory without harm to oneself or other students
Gain the skill of tool usage through the hands-on use of the student’s tools & hydraulic equipment/tools supplied by the college
Perform HE drivetrain component disassembly, inspection and assembly with a strong emphasis on quality work and cleanliness
Identify HE drivetrain parts and components with accepted industry terminology and schematics
Diagnose sophisticated HE drivetrain component failures
Explain the function and theory of HE drivetrain system components with proper terminology
Properly disassemble and assemble several HE drivetrain pumps, motors, valves, and suspension components
Properly use specialty HE rebuilding tools
Use of industry standard and OEM HE terminology in oral and written communications

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