Description
This course is intended to develop the skills, knowledge and professional ethics required to service general automotive steering, suspension and brake systems. The objectives of this course are developed through classroom and laboratory activities. Special emphasis is placed on personal and shop safety, component identification and inspection, proper use of service information, special service tools and equipment, interpretation of data and adjustment techniques.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Describe alignment angles and their relationship to directional stability and tire wear
- Identify and describe the function of and service the components of the steering and suspension systems
- Identify and describe tire, wheel and hub assembly components
- Describe basic brake system principles and their effect on brake systems performance
- Student will identify and describe the function of the brake system components
Prerequisite or Corequisite
AU 128 and AU 132.
Semester
Fall