AUTO 144 Suspension, Steering, and Alignment

6 credits

This course focuses on the understanding, diagnosis and repair of automotive suspension, steering and alignment principles utilizing industry standards, equipment and techniques.

Prerequisites: TRAN 110, TRAN 112, TRAN 113, and TRAN 125

Corequisites: AUTO 140

Quarters Offered: Winter, Summer

Global Outcomes:
This course teaches to the global outcome of Information Literacy.

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

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
Use shop equipment dealing with steering/suspension/alignment, including four wheel alignment rack, tire machines, wheel balancers, and McPherson strut tools
Make measurements and corrections as necessary/applicable
Apply the knowledge of hazardous material laws and processes to their training and future employment
Apply the knowledge of safety laws and common sense safety to lifting vehicles and performing suspension repair and alignment procedures
Interact professionally with employers, customers and fellow workers while working on suspensions and performing alignments

Total Hours: 90 Lecture Hours: 30 Lab or Clinical Hours: 60