Automotive Suspension and Steering

Catalog description

This course will explore the operation, diagnosis and repair of suspension,steering and vehicle handling related concerns. Major topics include suspensionsystems, steering systems, tires and wheel alignment. This course will preparethe student for the ASE "A4" technician certification test. Hands-on tasks requiredby Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in the area of suspension and steeringwill be covered in detail. This course is designed to prepare the student for finalhands-on skills validation and is heavily lab based. Students are expected toregister for and attempt the ASE A4 Suspension and Steering examination at theend of this class. (offered spring semester only) (.5 hr. lecture, 7.5 hrs.laboratory) Prerequisite: TYT110, TYT161, and TYT162. Corequisite: TYT151.