AUTO 150 Chassis Systems

• List and describe principles of hydraulics and electronics as they relate to brake systems
• List construction and identify components of typical brake systems
• Analyze brake noises and vibrations
• Remove and replace typical brake system components using the proper tools and techniques
• Use shop equipment dealing with brake systems, including measuring tools, brake lathes, cleaning equipment and ABS scanners
• Demonstrate communication and customer relation skills needed to interact professionally with employers, customers and fellow workers while working on brake systems
• Describe construction and identify components of typical steering and suspension systems
• Describe the geometry and measurements of common steering and suspension systems
• Describe sizes and construction of tires and wheels as they relate to the industry
• Safely disarm and enable Supplemental Restraint System
• Safely remove and properly replace Supplemental Restraint System components
• Perform damage and defective parts analysis on most types of steering and suspension systems
• Analyze suspension and steering noises and vibrations
• Remove and replace most types of steering and suspension components using the proper tools and techniques
• Utilize shop equipment dealing with steering/suspension/alignment, including four wheel alignment rack, tire machines, wheel balancers, and McPherson strut tools