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Worm Steering Gear Restoration Course

Online 300-hour course in worm steering gear restoration. 6 modules covering UNECE Regulation No. 79 (steering equipment), UNECE Regulation No. 12 (driver protection against the steering mechanism) and advanced Excel (measurements and adjustments). Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Describe how worm steering gears work and their variants.

02

Dismantle and diagnose internal wear in the steering box.

03

Recover components through repair or manufacture.

04

Assemble and adjust the steering box with correct preload and play.

05

Inspect the column, linkage and power assistance.

06

Verify system safety through dynamic testing.

07

Prepare a technical report on the steering restoration.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Classic steering systems technician wishing to specialise in Worm Steering Gear Restoration.
  • Historic vehicle mechanic wishing to specialise in Worm Steering Gear Restoration.
  • Classic vehicle restorer wishing to specialise in Worm Steering Gear Restoration.
  • Alignment and geometry technician wishing to specialise in Worm Steering Gear Restoration.
  • Vehicle technical inspector wishing to specialise in Worm Steering Gear Restoration.
  • Mechanical component reconstructor wishing to specialise in Worm Steering Gear Restoration.
  • Graduates in engineering or science seeking to join classic restoration workshops.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • UNECE Regulation No. 79 (steering equipment)
  • UNECE Regulation No. 12 (driver protection against the steering mechanism)
  • ISO 8855 (vehicle dynamics: vocabulary)
  • ISO 286 (limits and fits)
  • SAE J306 (gear oil viscosity)
  • ISO 281 (bearing load ratings)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Types: worm and sector, worm and roller, recirculating ball
  2. 1.2Overall architecture
  3. 1.3Steering ratio
  4. 1.4Play, preload and centre point
  5. 1.5Symptoms of a worn steering gear
  6. 1.6Safety: why it cannot be improvised
  7. 1.7Documentation and exploded diagrams
  8. 1.8Specific tooling required
  9. 1.9Identifying the steering box model
  10. 1.10Workshop: steering diagnosis
  1. 2.1Removing the steering box from the vehicle
  2. 2.2Ordered parts breakdown and marking
  3. 2.3Inspecting the worm
  4. 2.4Toothed sector and roller
  5. 2.5Balls and recirculation channels
  6. 2.6Bushings and bearings
  7. 2.7Output shaft and its wear
  8. 2.8Housing, threads and cracks
  9. 2.9Measurement sheet
  10. 2.10Practice: full dismantling and diagnosis
  1. 3.1Grinding the worm
  2. 3.2Recovering the sector
  3. 3.3Bronze bushings and their machining
  4. 3.4Replacing bearings
  5. 3.5Oil seals and how to source them
  6. 3.6Repairing housing threads
  7. 3.7Manufacturing discontinued parts
  8. 3.8Heat treatments where appropriate
  9. 3.9Cleaning and assembly preparation
  10. 3.10Practice: recovery of an assembly
  1. 4.1Assembly sequence
  2. 4.2Bearing preload
  3. 4.3Sector play adjustment
  4. 4.4Centre point and its location
  5. 4.5Tightening torques
  6. 4.6Shims and adjustment washers
  7. 4.7Oil filling and sealing
  8. 4.8Checking rotational effort
  9. 4.9Repeating adjustment after running in
  10. 4.10Practice: complete steering box adjustment
  1. 5.1Column, joints and cardan shafts
  2. 5.2Pitman arm and link rods
  3. 5.3Ball joints and their wear
  4. 5.4Tie rod
  5. 5.5Steering damper
  6. 5.6Hydraulically assisted boxes
  7. 5.7Auxiliary cylinder and pump
  8. 5.8Diagnosing the hydraulic circuit
  9. 5.9Bleeding the system
  10. 5.10Practice: linkage and assistance review
  1. 6.1Fitting to the vehicle
  2. 6.2Alignment and rear geometry
  3. 6.3Road testing with sound judgement
  4. 6.4Permissible play during inspection
  5. 6.5Periodic review of the assembly
  6. 6.6Risks of incomplete work
  7. 6.7Repair documentation
  8. 6.8Common workshop errors
  9. 6.9Documented real cases
  10. 6.10Final project: documented restoration of a steering box
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Fully 100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it possible to combine study with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is advanced Excel (measurements and adjustments), Fusion 360 (bushings and parts), HaynesPro WorkshopData, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for measuring play in steering boxes, adjusting preload and free play, and road steering tests. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-based final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry-mentored:teaching staff with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, OT cybersecurity, DIH and compliance as core pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Fitting to the vehicle

Describe how worm steering gears work and their variants.

Alignment and rear geometry

Dismantle and diagnose internal wear in the steering box.

Road testing with sound judgement

Recover components through repair or manufacture.

Permissible play during inspection

Assemble and adjust the steering box with correct preload and play.

Periodic review of the assembly

Inspect the column, linkage and power assistance.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Classic steering systems technicianHistoric vehicle mechanicClassic vehicle restorerAlignment and geometry technicianVehicle technical inspectorMechanical component reconstructor
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.

The course uses advanced Excel (measurements and adjustments), Fusion 360 (bushings and parts) and HaynesPro WorkshopData. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when enrolling.

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