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Remove and replace steering assemblies

Remove and replace steering assemblies

Unit of competency
National Code
AURTTD007
State Code
WI940
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/01/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/06/2015
Field of Education
030503 - Vehicle Mechanics
Original Release Date
26/06/2015
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to remove and replace the steering assemblies of a vehicle. It requires the learner to plan and prepare the task; remove the steering assembly and inspect it and its associated components; replace the steering assembly; and maintain the work area, tools and equipment.It applies to those undertaking a Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) or pre-vocational qualification as preparation to entering the automotive service and repair or automotive manufacturing industry.The unit is designed for use in a highly supervised context and is not suitable for use in a vocational qualification.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to remove and replace a steering assembly
  • 1.1 Safety and environmental requirements are sourced and interpreted
  • 1.2 Task instruction is interpreted and vehicle steering assembly to be worked on is identified
  • 1.3 Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for removing and replacing steering assembly are sourced and interpreted
  • 1.4 Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor
  • 1.5 Tools and equipment required for removing and replacing steering assembly are identified according to manufacturer specifications
2. Remove and inspect steering assembly
  • 2.1 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use according to manufacturer specifications and safety requirements
  • 2.2 Vehicle is prepared for steering assembly removal according toworkplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements
  • 2.3 Vehicle steering assembly is removed according to workplace procedures and manufacturer specifications and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components, tools or equipment
  • 2.4 Steering assembly components are arranged, identified and inspected according to manufacturer specifications
  • 2.5 Results of inspecting steering system components are recorded
3. Replace steering assembly
  • 3.1 Steering assembly components are prepared for assembly
  • 3.2 Steering assemblies are replaced according to workplace procedures, manufacturer specifications and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components, tools or equipment
  • 3.3 Front wheel toe-in is measured and adjusted according to manufacturer specifications
4. Complete work processes
  • 4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instruction and workplace standards, and vehicle steering assembly is presented ready for use or storage according to workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored according to environmental requirements and workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported where necessary
  • 4.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
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