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K–12 Standards

Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician (2023-2025)

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Orientation and Safety100

  • 1

    RESERVED101

  • 2

    Research diesel occupations and certification programs.102

  • 3

    Identify truck classifications and configurations.103

  • 4

    Use service manuals and online service information. 104

  • 5

    Follow safety procedures and safe equipment operation.105

  • 6

    RESERVED106

  • 7

    Follow Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards for cleaning and disposal of waste and fluids.107

  • 8

    Exhibit professional and personal standards and work habits and ethics in a diesel shop.108

  • 9

    Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.109

Tools and Fasteners/Hardware200

  • 1

    Use basic hand tools and power tools. 201

  • 2

    Use fasteners, fittings, and hardware.202

  • 3

    Drill and use threading tools and extractors. 203

  • 4

    Use precision measuring tools.204

  • 5

    RESERVED205

  • 6

    Set up/Shut down, cut, and heat with an oxy-acetylene torch. 206

Suspension and Steering Systems300

  • 1

    Inspect and repair or replace steering linkage. 301

  • 2

    Inspect and adjust basic wheel alignment and inspect tires. 302

  • 3

    RESERVED303

  • 4

    Inspect and test/service a power steering system.304

  • 5

    Service wheel bearings and hubs according to Transportation Motor Control (TMC) guidelines.305

  • 6

    Inspect and replace shock absorbers. 306

  • 7

    Inspect and replace king pins.307

  • 8

    Inspect and replace leaf springs.308

  • 9

    Inspect and repair or replace air suspension components.309

  • 10

    Inspect and service wheel assemblies.310

Preventive Maintenance400

  • 1

    Determine preventive maintenance intervals and procedures. 401

  • 2

    Perform preventive maintenance inspection.402

  • 3

    RESERVED403

Brake System500

  • 1

    Inspect and repair or replace hydraulic disc brake components.501

  • 2

    RESERVED502

  • 3

    Inspect and repair or replace S-cam drum brake components. 503

  • 5

    RESERVED505

  • 6

    Inspect and replace or adjust air governors. 506

  • 7

    Replace hydraulic brake lines and bleed brakes.507

  • 8

    Inspect and repair or replace air brake lines508

  • 9

    Inspect and diagnose and replace air brake chambers. 509

  • 10

    Inspect and diagnose and replace master cylinder and hydraulic system components. 510

  • 11

    Diagnose and repair or replace anti-lock brake system (ABS) components.511

  • 12

    inspect and repair or replace air brake valves. 512

  • 13

    Inspect and repair or replace air dryers.513

  • 14

    Inspect and repair or replace air disc brake components.514

  • 15

    RESERVED515

  • 16

    RESERVED516

  • 17

    Inspect and replace and adjust slack adjusters.517

Diesel Engines600

  • 1

    Explain diesel engine operation and identify parts. 601

  • 2

    Remove, inspect, and install camshaft and valve train components.602

  • 3

    Remove, inspect, and install piston, connecting rod, and liner. 603

  • 4

    Remove, inspect, and install crankshaft and bearings (mains and rods).604

  • 5

    Replace engine oil seal.605

  • 6

    Perform diesel tune-up (set overhead).606

  • 7

    Remove, inspect, and install cylinder head and gasket. 607

  • 8

    Remove, inspect, and install oil pump.608

  • 9

    Remove, inspect, and install vibration dampener and flywheel.609

Air Intake and Exhaust Systems 700

  • 1

    Inspect and repair or replace air induction system components. 701

  • 2

    Inspect and repair or replace exhaust system and components.702

  • 3

    Inspect and replace charge air coolers and after coolers.703

  • 4

    Inspect and repair or replace turbocharger.704

Cooling Systems800

  • 1

    Inspect and replace belts and pulleys.801

  • 2

    Inspect and replace hoses and clamps.802

  • 3

    Test and replace thermostat.803

  • 4

    Drain, flush, refill, and bleed cooling system.804

  • 5

    Test anti-freeze and supplemental coolant additives.805

  • 6

    RESERVED806

  • 7

    Inspect and replace water pump.807

  • 8

    Inspect fan drives. 808

  • 9

    Inspect and pressure test cooling system components.809

Fuel System900

  • 1

    Replace fuel filters and strainers.901

  • 2

    Inspect and replace fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings.902

  • 3

    Prime and bleed fuel system.903

  • 4

    RESERVED904

  • 5

    Perform fuel supply and return system tests.905

  • 6

    Remove and install injector/nozzle. 906

Electrical/Electronic System 1000

  • 1

    Test and service battery. 1001

  • 2

    Test, replace and adjust bulbs and lamps.1002

  • 3

    Diagnose and repair or replace electrical circuits and components.1003

  • 4

    Test starting system and replace component assemblies. 1004

  • 5

    Test charging system output and replace component assemblies.1005

  • 6

    Analyze and interpret wiring diagrams.1006

  • 7

    Perform computer systems tests and analyze codes.1007

Drive Line1100

  • 1

    Diagnose, replace, and adjust drive-line components.1101

  • 2

    Perform clutch/clutch brake maintenance and adjustment.1102

  • 3

    Remove and install clutch assembly. 1103

  • 4

    RESERVED 1104

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
470613 Medium Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology

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