The student will develop the knowledge and skills related to the operation and function of steering and suspension systems. Alignment, testing, diagnosis and repair of modern vehicle systems will be emphasized.
Learning Outcomes: Upon successful
completion of this course the student will be able to: 3.Diagnose
and service rack and pinion steering systems
4.Diagnose and repair parallelogram steering systems 5.Diagnose
and service steering column damage 6.Explain
the purpose of the valves 7.Apply
alignment angles and measurements 8.Diagnose
and service strut type front suspensions 9.Diagnose and service short arm/long
arm front suspension systems 10.Remove, replace, and align front
and rear frame cradles and sub-assemblies 11.Identify steering axis inclination
(SAI), king pin inclination (KPI), and angle related problems, diagnose and
complete repair 12.Inspect and check tires and wheels
for wear and run-out, diagnose, and repair 13.Check and adjust front wheel toe,
and center steering wheel 14.Diagnose and service rear suspension
systems 15.Diagnose rear wheel camber, toe, and
thrust angle related problems, and complete repairs 16.Diagnose and service rear axle
assembly damage and misalignment 17.Diagnose and service air shock
absorbers, load-leveling devices, air springs, and associated lines and
fittings 18.Diagnose and service
electronically-controlled suspension systems 19.Remove and reinstall wheels, and
torque lug nuts 20.With the use of the scan tool
diagnose vehicle’s electronic control suspension system, and repair
Outcomes:
1.Identify various types of steering systems and steering problems
2.Diagnose and service power steering systems
- Teacher: Kenton Roker