Title: Diesel Equipment Technology II (20107-II)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
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Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Practicing Lab and Personal Safety
  Identify lab safety rules and procedures.
  Use safe procedures for the handling of tools and equipment.
  Use correct placement of floor jacks and jack stands.
  Identify procedures for safe lift operation.
  Use ventilation procedures for working within the lab.
  Identify marked safety areas.
  Identify the types of fire extinguishers, other fire safety equipment, and their use.
  Identify the location and use of eye wash stations.
  Identify posted evacuation routes.
  Comply with the required use of personal protection equipment (PPE) during lab activities.
  Wear appropriate clothing for lab activities.
  Comply with policies concerning hair and jewelry for lab/activities.
  Demonstrate the use of the three Cs (concern, cause, and correction).
  Demonstrate awareness of the safety aspects of supplemental restraint systems (SRS), electronic brake control systems, and hybrid vehicle high voltage circuits.
  Demonstrate awareness of the safety aspects of high voltage circuits.
  Demonstrate knowledge of safety data sheet (SDS), their location, and their content.
  Use ventilation procedures for working within the lab area.
Fastener Repair and Tool Use
  Demonstrate the proper use of a tap and die set.
  Demonstrate the use of a thread chaser.
  Demonstrate the use of thread repair.
  Remove broken fasteners.
Diesel Engines: General
  Diagnose cranking and starting problems.
  Identify engine surging, rough operation, misfiring, low power, slow deceleration, slow acceleration, and shutdown problems.
  Identify engine vibration problems.
  Record the electronic diagnostic codes.
Diesel Engines: Servicing the Cylinder Head and Valve Train
  Measure the valve head height relative to deck and valve face-to-seat contact.
  Check the frequency and pulse width signal in electrical/electronic circuits using the appropriate test equipment.
  Inspect the injector sleeves and seals.
  Inspect the valve train components.
  Reassemble the cylinder head.
  Measure the overhead camshaft end play and backlash.
  Inspect the electronic wiring harness and brackets.
  Adjust the valve bridges, valve clearances, and injector settings.
Diesel Engines: Servicing the Engine Block
  Assemble the pistons and connecting rods.
  Identify the crankcase and ventilation systems.
  Identify pans, covers, gaskets, seals, wear rings, and crankcase ventilation components.
  Identify the engine block, threaded holes, studs, dowel pins, and bolts.
  Identify the cylinder sleeve counter bore and lower bore for distortion.
  Identify the cylinder walls or liners for wear and damage.
  Reinstall the cylinder liners and seals.
  Identify the crankshaft.
  Identify in-block camshaft bearings for wear and damage.
  Reinstall the in-block camshaft.
  Identify the main bearings for wear patterns and damage.
  Identify the gear train components.
  Identify connecting rods and bearings.
  Identify the piston components.
  Identify the condition of the piston cooling jets (nozzles).
  Inspect the crankshaft damper.
  Inspect the flywheel housing and engine mounts.
  Inspect the flywheel/flex plate (including ring gear) and mounting surfaces for cracks and wear.
Diesel Engines: Servicing the Lubrication Systems
  Inspect the oil pump, drives, inlet pipes, and pick-up screens, and drive gear clearances.
  Identify the oil cooler and components.
  Check the engine oil pressure and temperature.
  Check the engine oil level, condition, and consumption.
  Identify the turbocharger lubrication systems.
  Perform oil and filter changes.
Brakes: Servicing Air Brakes
  Identify poor stopping, air leaks, premature wear, pulling, grabbing, dragging, or balance problems caused by supply and service system malfunctions.
  Check the air system build-up time.
  Drain the air reservoir/tanks.
  Inspect the air compressor drive gear, belts, and coupling.
  Inspect the air compressor inlet, oil supply and coolant lines, fittings, and mounting brackets.
  Inspect the air system pressure controls.
  Inspect the air system lines, hoses, fittings, and couplings.
  Inspect the air tank and relief valves.
  Inspect the air dryer systems, filters, valves, heaters, wiring, and connectors.
  Inspect the brake application.
  Inspect the stop light circuit switches, wiring, and connectors.
  Inspect the hand brake (trailer) control valve, lines, fittings, and mountings.
  Inspect the brake relay valves.
  Inspect the quick-release valves.
  Inspect the tractor protection valve.
  Inspect the parking/emergency spring brake control/modulator valve(s).
  Inspect low pressure warning devices, wiring, and connectors.
  Inspect the air pressure gauges, lines, and fittings.
  Inspect the engine compression/exhaust brake housing, valves, seals, lines, and fittings.
Brakes: Servicing the Mechanical/Foundation Brakes
  Inspect poor stopping, brake noise, premature wear, pulling, grabbing, or dragging problems.
  Inspect the service brake chambers, diaphragm, clamp, spring, pushrod, clevis, and mounting brackets.
  Service the slack adjusters.
  Inspect camshafts (S-cam), tubes, rollers, bushings, seals, spacers, retainers, brake spiders, shields, anchor pins, and springs.
  Inspect the air disc brake caliper assemblies.
  Inspect brake shoes or pads.
  Inspect the brake drums or rotors.
Brakes: Servicing the Parking/Emergency Brakes
  Replace the parking/emergency spring brake chamber.
  Inspect the parking/emergency (spring) brake.
  Inspect the parking/emergency (spring) brake application and release valve.
  Manually release (cage) and reset (uncage) parking/emergency (spring) brakes.
  Test the anti-compounding brake function.
Suspension and Steering: Servicing the Steering Column
  Identify causes of fixed and driver-adjustable steering column and shaft noise, looseness, and binding problems.
  Service the steering shaft U-joints(s), slip joints, bearings, bushings, and seals.
  Service the clock spring and air bags.
  Adjust the ride height.
  Identify the causes of power steering system noise, steering binding, darting or oversteer, reduced wheel cut, steering wheel kick, pulling, non-recovery, turning effort, looseness, hard steering, overheating, fluid leakage, and fluid aeration problems.
  Determine the recommended type of power-steering fluid level and condition.
  Refill the power-steering system.
  Perform power-steering system tests.
  Service the power-steering reservoir, including filter, seals, and gaskets.
  Inspect the power-steering pump drive gear and coupling device.
  Replace the power-steering pump, mountings, and brackets.
  Replace the power-steering system cooler, lines, hoses, clamps/mountings, hose routings, and fittings.
  Replace the integral-type power-steering gear(s) (single and/or dual) and mountings.
Suspension and Steering: Servicing the Steering Linkage
  Align the pitman arm.
  Adjust the steering (wheel) stops.
  Lubricate steering components.
  Inspect the front axles and attaching hardware.
Suspension and Steering: Servicing the Suspension Systems
  Service the kingpins, steering knuckle bushings, locks bearings, seals, and covers.
  Inspect shock absorbers, bushings, brackets, and mounts.
  Inspect leaf springs, center bolts, clips, pins and bushings, shackles, U-bolts, insulators, brackets, and mounts.
  Inspect the axle-aligning devices.
  Inspect the tandem suspension equalizer components.
  Test the air suspension pressure regulator and height control valves, lines, hoses, dump valves, and fittings.
  Inspect air springs, mounting plates, springs, suspension arms, and bushings.
  Adjust ride height.
  Identify rough ride problems.
Suspension and Steering: Wheel Alignment Diagnosis, Adjustment, and Repair
  Identify the causes of vehicle wandering, pulling, shimmy, hard steering, off-center steering wheel problems, and treadwear on the tires.
  Check the camber.
  Check the caster.
  Adjust the toe settings.
  Check the rear axle(s) alignment (thrust line/centerline) and tracking.
  Identify turning/Ackerman angle (toe-out-on-turns) problems.
  Check the front axle alignment (centerline).
Electrical/Electronic Systems: Servicing the Starting System
  Perform starter circuit cranking voltage and voltage drop tests.
  Test the components (e.g., key switch, push button and/or magnetic switch), wires, and harnesses in the starter control circuit.
  Test the starter relays and solenoids/switches.
  Replace the starter.
Electrical/Electronic Systems: Servicing the Charging System
  Load test batteries.
  Test the instrument panel, mounted volt meters, and/or indicator lamps.
  Identify the causes of a no-charge, low-charge, or overcharge problems.
  Replace alternator drive belts, pulleys, fans, tensioners, and mounting brackets.
  Perform charging system voltage and amperage output tests and alternating current (AC) ripple test.
  Perform charging circuit voltage drop tests.
  Replace the alternator.
  Replace the cables, wires, and connectors in the charging circuit.
Electrical/Electronic Systems: Servicing the Lighting Systems
  Perform diagnostic procedures using the recommended electronic service tool(s).
  Identify the causes of brighter than normal, intermittent, dim, or no headlight and daytime running light (DRL) operations.
  Replace the headlights.
  Test the headlight and dimmer circuit switches, relays, wires, terminals, connectors, sockets, and control components/modules.
  Test switchers, bulbs/LEDs, sockets, connectors, terminals, relays, wires, and control components/models of parking, clearance, and taillight circuits.
  Test the instrument panel light circuit switches, relays, bulbs/LEDs, sockets, connectors, terminals, wires, and control components or modules.
  Test the interior cab light circuit switches, bulbs/LEDs, sockets, low voltage disconnect (LVD), connectors, terminals, wire, and control modules.
  Test tractor-to-trailer multi-wire connectors.
  Adjust stoplight circuit switches, bulb/LEDs, sockets, connectors, terminals, wires, and control components or modules.
  Test turn signal and hazard circuit flasher(s), switches, relays, bulbs/LEDs, sockets, connectors, terminals, wires, and control components or modules.
  Test reverse lights and warning device circuit switches, bulbs/LEDs, sockets, horns, buzzers, connectors, terminals, wires, and control components or modules.
Electrical/Electronic Systems: Servicing Gauges and Warning Devices
  Test warning devices (lights and audible), circuit sensor/sending units, bulbs/LEDs, sockets, connectors, wires, and control components or modules.
  Replace the electronic speedometer, odometer, and tachometer systems.
Electrical/Electronic Systems: Servicing Related Electrical Systems
  Identify the causes of constant, intermittent, or no horn or backup alarm operation.
  Test horn circuit relays, horns, switches, connectors, wires, clock springs, and control components or modules.
  Identify the causes of constant, intermittent, or no wiper operation.
  Test the wiper motor, resistors, park switch, relays, switches, connectors, wires, and control components or modules.
  Inspect the wiper motor transmission linkage, arms, and blades.
  Test the windshield washer motor or pump/relay assembly, switches, connectors, terminals, wires, and control components or modules.
  Test the side-view mirror motors, heater circuit grids, relays, switches, connectors, terminals, wires, and control components or modules.
  Test the heater and air-conditioning electrical components.
  Test the auxiliary power outlet, integral fuse, connectors, terminals, wires, and control components or modules.
  Identify the causes of slow, intermittent, or no-power window operation.
  Test the motors, switches, relays, connectors, terminals, wires, and control components or modules of power window circuits.
  Test block heaters.
  Test cruise control electrical components.
  Test the switches, relays, controllers, actuator/solenoids, connectors, terminals, and wires of electric door-lock circuits.
  Test the engine cooling fan electrical control components or modules.
Drive Train: Servicing the Clutch
  Inspect the causes of the clutch noise, binding, slippage, pulsation, vibration, grabbing, dragging, flywheel, and chatter problems.
  Inspect the clutch linkage, cables, levers, brackets, bushings, pivots, springs, and clutch safety switch.
  Inspect the hydraulic clutch slave and master cylinders, lines, and hoses.
  Inspect the release (throw-out) bearing, sleeve, bushings, springs, housing, levers, release fork, fork pads, rollers, shafts, and seals.
  Inspect the single-disc clutch pressure plate and clutch disc.
  Inspect the two-plate clutch pressure plate, clutch discs, intermediate plate, and drive pins/lugs.
  Inspect the clutch brake assembly.
  Inspect self-adjusting/continuous-adjusting clutch mechanisms.
  Inspect the pilot bearing.
  Inspect the flywheel housing(s) to transmission housing or engine mating surface(s).
Drive Train: Servicing the Transmission
  Inspect the transmission oil filters, coolers, and related components.
  Inspect the speedometer components.
Drive Train: Driveshaft and Universal Joint
  Identify the causes of driveshaft and universal joint noise and vibration problems.
  Inspect the driveshaft, slip joints, yokes, drive flanges, and universal joints, driveshaft boots and seals, and retaining hardware.
  Inspect the driveshaft center support bearings and mounts.
  Measure the driveline angles.
Drive Train: Drive Axle
  Check the drive axle fluid level and condition.
  Inspect the power divider (inter-axle differential) assembly.
  Identify the causes of the drive axle wheel bearing noise.
  Inspect the drive axle temperature gauge, wiring harnesses, and sending unit/sensor.
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