CDX Diesel Course Curriculum

The course curriculum covers these eight ASE topic areas:

Brakes
CDX Diesel: Brakes gives technicians a good working knowledge of air brake, hydraulic brake, and air-over hydraulic braking systems. Brake system components are discussed in detail and common braking maintenance procedures are clearly demonstrated.

Electrical and Electronic Systems
CDX Diesel: Electrical and Electronic Systems covers all vehicle electrical systems and components and gives technicians the background they need to troubleshoot common electrical system issues. Scenarios are presented so technicians learn where to start their troubleshooting and diagnosis activities.

Drive Trains
CDX Diesel: Drive Trains introduces technicians to the major systems and components on modern trucks. The module features a practical approach in looking at components and how the interact with each other, servicing, testing, and troubleshooting.

Engines
CDX Diesel: Engines introduces technicians to the major systems and components in both SI- and CI-engines on modern trucks. The module offers a practical approach for servicing, reconditioning, component testing, and troubleshooting.

HVAC
CDX Diesel: HVAC introduces technicians to the heating and cooling systems used in today’s trucks. The module reviews the components and features of HVAC systems and presents a practical approach to testing and troubleshooting problems.

Hydraulics
CDX Diesel: Hydraulics introduces technicians to the major systems and components that operate ancillary equipment on modern trucks. The module presents a practical approach for component testing and troubleshooting in open- and closed-circuit hydraulic systems.

Preventive Maintenance and Inspection
CDX Diesel: Preventive Maintenance and Inspection offers instruction on proper heavy vehicle inspection procedures and safety practices. All major vehicle systems are illustrated and tasks are demonstrated with live videos to provide a highly engaging learning experience.

Steering and Suspension
CDX Diesel: Steering and Suspension gives technicians a good working knowledge of the different types of steering and suspension systems utilized in today’s trucks. System components and operation are discussed in detail and common maintenance procedures are identified.

These modules are each available individually or as part of an 8-module course.