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AURTTD007
Remove and replace steering assemblies

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


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.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)


Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section

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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section

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

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Safety and environmental requirements must include:

information about key aspects of work health and safety (WHS), occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements, including:

use of personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, ear protection and safety footwear

use of hand tools and vehicle lifting equipment

applying procedures for handling and disposing of used steering system fluids.

Tools and equipment must include:

automotive hand tools

vehicle lifting equipment

product-related special tools, such as ball joint breakers.

Vehicle steering assemblies must include:

assembly from one of the following:

light vehicle

light commercial vehicle

motorcycle

constructed vehicle.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Safety and environmental requirements are sourced and interpreted 
Task instruction is interpreted and vehicle steering assembly to be worked on is identified 
Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for removing and replacing steering assembly are sourced and interpreted 
Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor 
Tools and equipment required for removing and replacing steering assembly are identified according to manufacturer specifications 
Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use according to manufacturer specifications and safety requirements 
Vehicle is prepared for steering assembly removal according toworkplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements 
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 
Steering assembly components are arranged, identified and inspected according to manufacturer specifications 
Results of inspecting steering system components are recorded 
Steering assembly components are prepared for assembly 
Steering assemblies are replaced according to workplace procedures, manufacturer specifications and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components, tools or equipment 
Front wheel toe-in is measured and adjusted according to manufacturer specifications 
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 
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 
Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported where necessary 
Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures 

Forms

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