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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to diagnose and repair light vehicle steering system
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Diagnostic information is sourced and interpreted
   • Diagnostic options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Diagnostic tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
2. Diagnose steering system
   • Diagnostic tests are performed according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements
   • Faults are identified from diagnostic test results and causes of faults are determined
   • Diagnosis findings are reported according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for necessary repairs or adjustments
3. Repair steering system
   • Repair information is sourced and interpreted
   • Repair options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Repair tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked
   • Repairs and component replacements and adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or system
   • Post-repair testing is carried out according to workplace procedures to confirm fault rectification, and any further problems detected as having been introduced during the repair process are rectified
4. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
5. Prepare to diagnose and repair light vehicle steering system
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Diagnostic information is sourced and interpreted
   • Diagnostic options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Diagnostic tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
6. Diagnose steering system
   • Diagnostic tests are performed according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements
   • Faults are identified from diagnostic test results and causes of faults are determined
   • Diagnosis findings are reported according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for necessary repairs or adjustments
7. Repair steering system
   • Repair information is sourced and interpreted
   • Repair options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Repair tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked
   • Repairs and component replacements and adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or system
   • Post-repair testing is carried out according to workplace procedures to confirm fault rectification, and any further problems detected as having been introduced during the repair process are rectified
8. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

Range Statement

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:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for working with high pressure and high temperature steering systems environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of power steering hydraulic fluid released from steering systems.

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Performance Evidence

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standards defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

diagnose and repair a fault in a light vehicle power-assisted rack and pinion steering assembly

diagnose and repair a fault in a light vehicle power steering pump

diagnose and repair a fault in one of the following light vehicle steering components:

power steering hose

tie-rod end.

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Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to diagnosing and repairing light vehicle steering systems, including procedures for working with high pressure and high temperature steering systems

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of power steering hydraulic fluid released from steering systems

operating principles of light vehicle steering systems and associated components, including:

manual steering systems

power steering systems

application, purpose and operation of the following components of light vehicle steering systems and components, including:

steering wheels, including clock springs

steering columns

manual steering systems, including:

rack and pinion

steering boxes

hydraulic power steering systems, including:

integral piston

power assisted rack and pinion

electronically controlled power steering systems

electric steering systems, including steering angle sensors

identification, function and basic operating principles of steering angles, including:

steering angles:

toe-in and toe-out

toe-out on turns

caster

camber

Ackermann principle of steering

steering axis inclination

diagnostic testing procedures for light vehicle steering systems, including:

operational testing

hydraulic steering system testing

electronic and load sensing steering testing

analysing component wear analysis

repair procedures for light vehicle steering systems, including procedures for removing, replacing and adjusting the systems

post-repair testing procedures for light vehicle steering systems.

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