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AUBR 105 - Conventional Frame Diagnosis and Correction


PREREQUISITES: AUBR 125 - Automotive Body Welding ; or Program Advisor approval.
PROGRAM: Automotive Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019

Covers the use of tools, frame machines and equipment for frame and chassis repair. Includes study of terms pertaining to front suspension and rear axle. Describes uses of frame gauges and other measuring devices.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Demonstrate proper shop safety practices while in the lab(s). This includes wearing safety glasses (goggles) at all times while in the lab(s).
  2. Define five conditions found in frame damage.
  3. Define three measuring systems.
  4. Demonstrate the use of self-centering gauges.
  5. Demonstrate the use of tram gauges.
  6. Define Datum Line.
  7. Identify four types of frames.
  8. List the parts of a frame.
  9. Identify the various components of front suspension.
  10. Identify the various components of rear suspensions.
  11. Define the function of suspension components (i.e. what does each component do?).
  12. Demonstrate the use of the frame machines. This includes properly and safely anchoring a vehicle to the correct areas to be pulled.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Shop safety
  • Frame parts identification
  • Damage analysis
  • Frame type identification
  • Suspension component identification
  • Estimating software
  • Frame damage measurement

 
GRADING POLICY

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59

 
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