Elements and Performance Criteria
- Assess drive line and final drive operation
- Universal and constant velocity joints, conventional/limited slip and locking, differential action and conventional/swing axle operating principles are understood.
- Relevant information is obtained and correctly interpreted prior to any testing.
- Preliminary checks are undertaken safely and to prescribed procedures.
- Faults are correctly isolated to component level and appropriate corrective action is determined.
- Test equipment is adapted and used correctly.
- Component parts are correctly assessed for reuse or replacement.
- Repair/replace faulty components
- Component wear and clearances are correctly determined using appropriate test equipment and manufacturers' recommendations.
- Replacement components are correctly selected using manufacturers' data.
- Components are removed and refitted to driveline and final drive assemblies following prescribed procedures.
- Adjustments are made correctly using appropriate tooling/equipment and manufacturers' data.
- Test and repair/replacement activities are accurately recorded.
- Drive line and final drive assemblies are free of excessive noise and operate to specification after work is carried out.