DIES 170 - Truck Drive Axles and Specifications

    Recent Professors
    Valentino Bernabe Nevarez
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    12 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course covers the theory, laboratory practice, principles of operation, overhaul, maintenance, and troubleshooting of heavy duty drive axles for heavy duty transportation (HDT) vehicles using accepted industry standards and procedures. Topics include drive axle types, powerflow, disassembly, component inspection, reassembly, reusability guidelines, troubleshooting procedures, and truck specifications for drive axles used on Class 6 through Class 8 trucks. This course is designed for students majoring in diesel technology or those interested in the heavy duty transportation industry.
    Usually Held
    Mon 11:40am–5:20pm, Wed 11:45am–5:00pm