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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to dismantle steering system components
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Dismantling information is sourced and interpreted
   • Dismantling options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Dismantling tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
2. Dismantle and evaluate steering system components
   • Components are dismantled in a logical sequence according to manufacturer and workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing unnecessary damage to components or systems
   • Component is cleaned for evaluation according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements
   • Component is measured and compared with manufacturer specifications and serviceability is determined
   • Component repair method is determined
   • serviceable parts are identified and replacement parts sourced
3. Carry out overhaul
   • Overhaul information is sourced and interpreted
   • Overhaul options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Overhaul tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Components are machined, repaired and replaced as required, and adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
4. Assemble components
   • Components are assembled according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Tolerances and clearances are measured against manufacturer specifications and necessary adjustments are made
   • Assembly of components is completed within workplace timeframes and without causing damage to other components or systems
   • Post-assembly testing is carried out according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements, and any problems detected as having been introduced during the assembly process are rectified
5. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and components are presented ready for use or storage
   • 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
6. Prepare to dismantle steering system components
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Dismantling information is sourced and interpreted
   • Dismantling options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Dismantling tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
7. Dismantle and evaluate steering system components
   • Components are dismantled in a logical sequence according to manufacturer and workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing unnecessary damage to components or systems
   • Component is cleaned for evaluation according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements
   • Component is measured and compared with manufacturer specifications and serviceability is determined
   • Component repair method is determined
   • serviceable parts are identified and replacement parts sourced
8. Carry out overhaul
   • Overhaul information is sourced and interpreted
   • Overhaul options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Overhaul tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Components are machined, repaired and replaced as required, and adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
9. Assemble components
   • Components are assembled according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Tolerances and clearances are measured against manufacturer specifications and necessary adjustments are made
   • Assembly of components is completed within workplace timeframes and without causing damage to other components or systems
   • Post-assembly testing is carried out according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements, and any problems detected as having been introduced during the assembly process are rectified
10. Complete work processes
    • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and components are presented ready for use or storage
    • 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 using: specialised steering system component overhaul tools, equipment and machinery chemicals and toxic substances environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of fluids 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:

overhaul the following steering system components:

two different power steering pumps

one of the following components:

power rack and pinion steering box

steering column

recirculating ball steering box.

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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 overhauling steering system components, including procedures for using:

specialised steering system component overhaul tools, equipment and machinery

chemicals and toxic substances

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of fluids released from steering systems

types, characteristics and operating principles of steering systems and associated components

steering system component overhaul procedures, including:

methods for cleaning and preparing steering system components for overhaul

steering system component dismantling procedures

steering system component inspection, measuring and evaluation procedures, including methods for measuring and calculating tolerances and clearances

steering system component repair and adjustment procedures, including:

power steering pumps

power rack and pinion steering boxes

steering columns

recirculating ball steering boxes

steering system component assembly procedures, including procedures for measuring and calculating tolerances, and adjusting components

post-overhaul testing procedures for steering system components.

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