This course covers the operation, diagnosis, and repair of drive and CV axle shafts. Topics include types, components, operation, safety, inspection, testing and component service. Upon completion students should be able to properly and safely describe and service front wheel drive and rear wheel drive shafts assemblies.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Types of driveshafts
- Front-wheel drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Axles Components
- Constant velocity (CV) axles
- Universal joints
- Mounts and supports
- Service drive shafts
- Safety
- Inspection and testing
- Run out
- Working angle
- Component service
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41708 |
June 1, 2026 to June 12, 2026 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | Cariboo Hill Secondary School | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60191 |
August 6, 2026 to August 14, 2026 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Lab |
VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42427 |
April 8, 2026 to April 16, 2026 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Lab |
VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42429 |
April 8, 2026 to April 16, 2026 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Lab |
VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.