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COURSE CATALOG

Welcome to the Mack Trucks Academy Course Catalog. Click on any functional area to explore complete course listings and session descriptions.

Functional Areas

The Mack Trucks Academy Development Guide provides direction to learning and development content across five core functional areas: Parts, Sales, Service, Technical, and Warranty. Find courses aligned with your role at a Mack dealership by clicking on the links below.

Sales501431: Spec’ing Fundamentals: Mack Rear Axle and Components

Spec’ing Fundamentals: Mack Rear Axle and Components

Customers depend on rear axle performance to deliver traction, durability, and uptime. In this course, you’ll explore the rear axle and its components, from axles and carriers to differentials, hubs, brakes, suspensions, and tires. You’ll learn how each choice impacts performance in real-world applications, equipping you to confidently recommend rear axle configurations that match your customer’s needs.
After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain how Mack rear axle systems transfer torque, manage traction, and support load.
  • Identify rear axle ratings, carriers, differentials, and power divider functions.
  • Compare hub, brake, suspension, and tire options for different applications.
  • Describe how axle ratios, torque, and duty cycle affect durability and GCW.
  • Confidently recommend the right rear axle, suspension, and brake configuration based on customer application and operating environment.

Training type: eLearning

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Questions?

Reach out to the Mack Trucks Academy team at academy-help@macktrucks.com to learn more about scheduling training. You can also check out the Development Plans to find specific certification level requirements.