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COURSE CATALOG

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

Functional Areas

The Volvo 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 Volvo dealership by clicking on the links below.

Sales501875: Spec’ing Fundamentals: Volvo Front Axle and Components

Spec’ing Fundamentals: Volvo Front Axle and Components

Customers choose Volvo for performance, comfort, and reliability, and the front axle plays a major role in delivering all three. In this course, you’ll explore the front axle and components, from axle ratings and hubs to suspension, brakes, steering, and tires. You’ll learn how each choice impacts ride quality, durability, and compliance, equipping you to confidently spec front-end solutions that match your customer’s application, weight distribution needs, and expectations.
After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain the key features of the Volvo front axle and components, including hubs, suspension, brakes, steering components, and tires.
  • Identify axle ratings, beam types, hub material, and hub lubrication options for different applications.
  • Describe suspension spring types and stabilizer bar functions and how they impact ride quality.
  • Compare front brake types and their benefits for specific customer applications.
  • Confidently guide customers to spec the right front axle, suspension, and steering setup based on application and weight distribution needs.

Training type: eLearning

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Questions?

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