Spec'ing Fundamentals: Mack Rear Axle and Components
- Course Number:
- 501431
- Training Type:
- Online Class
Mack New Vehicle Sales Expert
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:
Launch course in Navigator
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.