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Maintain mobile plant suspension systems

Maintain mobile plant suspension systems

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM27012
State Code
OAT26
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, maintain and repair/replace suspension systems of all types of wheeled and/or tracked plant/vehicles.Where suspension systems are required to be maintained on track type undercarriage see unit MEM27014 Diagnose and rectify automatic transmissions.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 suspension systems
  • 2.1 Apply principles of operation and terminology to alignment and suspension systems
  • 2.2 Assess components for security, wear and faults and determine corrective action
  • 2.3 Assess component parts and determine the need for repair or replacement
  • 2.4 Test suspension arrangements, control arms/links, dampening and control devices for correct operation
  • 2.5 Assess axle alignment/tracking and determine variance from specification
  • 2.6 Test auto/manual levelling devices for performance to specifications
3 Maintain suspension systems
  • 3.1 Align axles to specification
  • 3.2 Adjust ride height to specification
  • 3.3 Re-gas suspension system to specification
  • 3.4 Remove/replace suspension components using appropriate tools, equipment and techniques
  • 3.5 Record all service and rectification activities
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5585 MEM18040B Maintain suspension systems Unit of competency