DIES 180 - Steering, Suspension, and Driveline Systems

    Recent Professors
    Valentino Bernabe Nevarez
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course covers the theory, laboratory practice, principles of operation, servicing, overhaul, and maintenance of Heavy Duty Transportation (HDT) steering, suspension, and driveline systems used on Class 6 through Class 8 trucks. Topics include caster, camber, toe-in, basic alignment, steering systems, driveline systems, and suspension systems used on commercial trucks. Students learn common industry methods to perform vibration analysis of steering, suspension, and driveline systems as well as related adjustments and repairs. This course is designed for students majoring in Diesel Technology or those interested in the off-highway heavy equipment industry.
    Usually Held
    Thu 11:30am–4:45pm, Thu 7:00am–12:15pm