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| Truck Drivetrain Lessons |
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 | Allison Transmission Diagnosis (TP060) - 2 lessons |
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| This course will cover the functions and operation of the Allison transmissions’ mechanical
components used in light and medium duty trucks. The course will explain the powerflow through
the transmission in each gear range. Routine maintenance and procedures will also be covered. |
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| Clutches (TP010) - 1 lesson |
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| It is critical that service technicians are well trained when addressing clutch issues. They need to recognize if a clutch requires an adjustment or a part needs replacement. This course will cover a variety of symptoms and possible causes, as well as maintenance recommendations. |
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| Differentials (TP031) - 1 lesson |
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| While differentials may appear to be simple gear sets, they can cause many different service issues. Having a solid understanding of how they operate and how to correctly adjust them will provide a huge value to customer satisfaction and revenue. This course will address diagnosis, repair and maintenance opportunities. |
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| Driveline Diagnosis (TP001) - 1 lesson |
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| This course is designed to introduce technicians on how to repair driveline related concerns. This will include using common diagnostic procedures as well as introducing some of the new electronic equipment for diagnosing vibrations and balancing the driveshaft. Diagnosing driveline concerns can be very difficult and frustrating for both the customer and the technician. With the right training, solving these nuisances can create a customer for life. |
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| Electrical Four Wheel Drive Systems (TP051) - 3 lessons |
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| Transfer cases have become more computers controlled and electronically activated on light and medium duty trucks. Understanding the systems, knowing the similarities and differences, and knowing the maintenance requirements are essential to proper service and successful repairs. This course will describe how many common systems operate and how to diagnose and service this component. Covering scan tool data and diagnostic trouble codes pertaining specifically to the electronic inputs and controls |
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| Ford Transmission Electrical Diagnosis (TP066) - 1 lesson |
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| This diagnostic course will deal exclusively with the electrical architecture used to control Ford electronically controlled transmissions used in light and medium duty trucks. The course will explain the control systems and electrical components used in the Ford transmission. The course will highlight the use of diagnostic trouble codes and symptom related complaints to diagnose Ford transmission concerns. |
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| GM Transmisson Electrical Diagnosis (TP065) - 1 lesson |
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| This diagnostic course will deal exclusively with the electrical architecture used to control GM transmissions that are used in light and medium duty trucks. The course will explain the control systems and electrical components used in the GM transmission. The course will highlight diagnostic trouble codes and symptom related complaints to diagnose GM transmission concerns. |
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| Introduction to Automatic Transmissions (TP055) - 2 lessons |
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| This course will introduce technicians to the automatic transmissions used in light duty trucks.
This course will cover the hydraulic fundamentals required to diagnose and repair these assemblies.
Torque converter construction and diagnosis will be covered, as well as pump construction and repair procedures. |
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| Limited Slip and Locking Differentials (TP032) - 1 lesson |
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| This course will cover the limited slip and locking rear differentials found on light and medium duty trucks. The course will cover the description, operation, diagnosis and repair of the clutch, cone, electrical and air cylinder types of rear differentials currently in use. The course will also cover differential gear tooth patterns and adjustments |
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| Manual Transmission Diagnosis (TP020) - 1 lesson |
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| Vehicle down time is a concern to all commercial customers—it affects their operating costs. Paying for preventive maintenance and knowledgeable service professionals to service and repair their equipment accurately and quickly, is a value to them. With correctly trained technicians, this area is an easy way to increase your shop’s customer base and revenue. This course offers technicians the knowledge on how to properly maintain and repair many manual transmission concerns. |
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| Mechanical Four Wheel Drive Systems (TP050) - 1 lesson |
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| Four wheel drive systems have been around many years and are produced in multiple different forms. Part time, full time, automatic, manual and electrical are just some of the classifications available Understanding the systems, knowing the similarities and differences, and knowing the maintenance requirements are essential to proper service and successful repair. Within this course the function operation and the diagnosis of the manually controlled transfer case and four wheel drive systems will be addressed. As well as sorting out the different types of systems that is available out in the marketplace. |
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| Vibration Diagnosis (TP002) - 1 lesson |
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| This course is designed to introduce technicians on how to repair vibration concerns. This will include using common diagnostic procedures as well as introducing some of the new electronic vibration diagnosing equipment. Diagnosing vibration concerns can be very difficult and frustrating for both the customer and the technician. With the right training, solving these nuisances can create a customer for life. |
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