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Diagnose and rectify drive line and final drives

Diagnose and rectify drive line and final drives

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM27015
State Code
OAT23
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030503 - Vehicle Mechanics
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to assess drive line and final drive operation, and repair or replace faulty components.Testing and assessment of performance would typically require operation of plant and equipment. A licence may be required and users should check with the relevant authorities.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 4
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Assess drive line and final drive operation
  • 2.1 Apply operating principles of universal and constant velocity joints, conventional/limited slip and locking, differential action and reduction systems, and conventional/swing axle to assess operation of the drive line and final drive assemblies
  • 2.2 Obtain and interpret relevant information prior to any testing
  • 2.3 Undertake preliminary checks safely to prescribed procedures
  • 2.4 Isolate faults to component level and determine appropriate corrective action
  • 2.5 Use test equipment in accordance with SOPs
  • 2.6 Assess component parts for reuse, repair or replacement
3 Repair/replace faulty components
  • 3.1 Determine component wear and clearances using appropriate test equipment and manufacturer recommendations
  • 3.2 Select replacement components using manufacturers' data
  • 3.3 Remove and refit components to driveline and final drive assemblies using appropriate tools, equipment and techniques
  • 3.4 Make adjustments using appropriate tooling/equipment and manufacturers' data
  • 3.5 Verify drive line and final drive assemblies are free of excessive noise and operate to specification after work is carried out
  • 3.6 Record all test and repair/replacement activities
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5589 MEM18044C Diagnose and rectify drive line and final drives Unit of competency