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Apr 29, 2024
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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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AUTI 122 - Steering and Suspension Systems
PREREQUISITES: AUTI 100 - Basic Automotive Service 100
PROGRAM: Automotive Service
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2020
This is the first of two courses that teaches theory, service and repair of automotive steering and suspension systems. This course provides an overview of various mechanical, power, and electrical steering and suspension systems used on today’s automobiles. This course will emphasize professional diagnosis and repair methods for steering and suspension systems.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Demonstrate proper shop safety practices while in the labs. (a, d, h, i)
- Identify tools used for steering and suspension repair. (b, f)
- Diagnose steering and suspension concerns and determine worn/defective components. (a, b, c, d, e, f, h)
- Remove, inspect and service or replace front or rear wheel bearings. (a, b, e, f, h)
- Inspect, rotate, mount and balance tires. (e, f, g, h, i)
- Diagnose abnormal tire pull and drifting/pulling concerns. (a, b, c, d, e, f, h)
- Perform Pre-Alignment inspections. (e, f, g, h, i)
- Perform 4-wheel alignments. (e, f, g, h, i)
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Wheel Bearing Service
- Tire and Wheel Balancing
- Tire and Wheel Mounting
- Front and Rear Suspension System Diagnosis and Service
- Pre-Alignment Inspections
- Two and Four Wheel Alignments
- Front and Rear Suspension System Diagnosis and Service
- Steering Column and Linkage Diagnosis and Service
- Recirculation Ball Power Steering Diagnosis and Service
- Rack and Pinion Power Steering Diagnosis and Service
GRADING POLICY
| A |
90-100 |
| B |
80-89 |
| C |
70-79 |
| D |
60-69 |
| F |
0-59 |
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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