21 Clutch problems 15hrs

1. Identify causes of clutch noise, binding, slippage, pulsation, vibration, grabbing, dragging, and chatter problems; determine needed action. 2. Inspect and adjust clutch linkage, cables, levers, brackets, bushings, pivots, springs, and clutch safety switch; check pedal height and travel; perform needed action. 3. Inspect, adjust, lubricate, or replace release (throw-out) bearing, sleeve, bushings, springs, housing, levers, release fork, fork pads, rollers, shafts, and seals. 4. Inspect, adjust, and replace two-plate clutch pressure plate, clutch discs, intermediate plate, and drive pins/lugs.

20 fith wheel 15hrs

1. R&R, disassemble at least one each 5th wheel in the shop, or document one off site. 2. Inspect, adjust, repair, or replace 5th wheel and inspect mountings.

19 Power steering system 15hrs

1. Perform power steering system pressure, temperature, and flow tests; determine needed action. 2. Inspect, adjust, repair, or replace integral type power steering gear(s) (single and/or dual) and mountings.

18 Alighnments and suspension 15hrs

Use the tools listed in the MD Alignment file to perform an alignment. (of course I will demonstrate multiple times if needed. 2. Consider where you might use these principles of alignment on other things that you may be called upon to do. I performed alighnments on the frieght liner and the international trucks I have the knowledge of measureing toe and adjusting by ay tie rod and camber by bending axle and also thrust by measuring distance between wheels and shimming where needed.

Tutorials on Tractor brakes install. 40 hours

Wheel take off

Takeing off the wheel hub assembly

Torque procedures

Evaluating the bearing for wear.

Installing the seal.

Learning brakes 35 hours study. class and shop time

Last week we learned to take off and install brake pads and seals,bushings,springs and slack adjusters  I also  learned  how to check s cams for wear and the tolerance on play permited by using a dial indicator. I have down loaded a video of my practice trials on brake work done on a kw t600  truck. 35 hours

Packard 6hrs

I really enjoyed the the open house at Packard.I took some pictures and will post soon.I learned how extensive the testing is and why they do build the best trucks in the world.I asked a lot of questions,and learned alot .Great expo.