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Remove, inspect and fit earthmoving and off-the-road wheel and rim assemblies

Remove, inspect and fit earthmoving and off-the-road wheel and rim assemblies

Unit of competency
National Code
AURKTJ002
State Code
WI784
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
16/01/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/07/2014
Field of Education
030503 - Vehicle Mechanics
Original Release Date
01/07/2014
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to remove, inspect and fit earthmoving and off-the-road (OTR) wheel and rim assemblies and fasteners. It applies to those who fit wheel assemblies and rim assemblies of not less than 600 mm (24 inches) nominal diameter.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to remove wheel and rim assembly from a vehicle
  • 1.1 Australian standards for earthmoving and OTR wheel and rim assemblies, workplace procedures and safety requirements are identified and interpreted
  • 1.2 Site and task hazards are identified and control measures determined
  • 1.3 Wheel and rim assembly to be removed is identified
  • 1.4 Wheel and rim assembly is cleaned and visually inspected to assess potential health and safety threats according to workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Tools and equipment are selected and checked according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
2. Control risk
  • 2.1 Hazardous conditions in work environment are identified and controlled
  • 2.2 Hazardous wheel and rim assembly conditions are identified and controlled
3. Remove wheel and rim assembly from vehicle
  • 3.1 Vehicle is raised and supported according to Australian standards and workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Tyre is deflated according to Australian standards and workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Wheel and rim assembly is removed according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
4. Inspect wheel and rim assembly, mounting surfaces and fasteners
  • 4.1 Wheel and rim assembly is cleaned and visually inspected according to Australian standards and workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Mounting components and fasteners are visually inspected according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Findings are recorded and reported according to Australian standards and workplace procedures
5. Fit wheel and rim assembly
  • 5.1 Wheel and rim assembly is checked and confirmed prior to fastening
  • 5.2 Wheel and rim assembly is fitted using handling equipment according to Australian standards and workplace procedures
  • 5.3 Wheel and rim assembly positioning and alignment are checked prior to fastening
  • 5.41 Wheel and rim assembly tightening sequence and torque settings are applied according to Australian standards and workplace procedures
6. Inflate tyre
  • 6.1 Tyre inflation safety procedures are identified and applied prior to inflating tyre
  • 6.2 Tyre is inflated according to Australian standards and workplace procedures
  • 6.3 Tyre, wheel and rim assembly are monitored during inflation according to Australian standards and workplace procedures
7. Complete work processes
  • 7.1 Vehicle is lowered according to Australian standards and workplace procedures
  • 7.2 Wheel fastener torque settings are re-checked according to Australian standards and workplace procedures
  • 7.3 Wheel and rim assembly clearances are checked
  • 7.4 Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace requirements
  • 7.5 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported where necessary
  • 7.6 Workplace documentation is completed and processed according to workplace procedures
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAK12 AURKTJ012 Remove, inspect and fit earthmoving and off-the-road wheel and rim assemblies Unit of competency