AUTO 1130 - Automotive Steering & Suspension

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate the proper procedure for testing tie rods.
2. Describe the function of the components that make-up a steering system.
3. Demonstrate the proper use of tools used to service steering systems.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to perform an inspection and service of the suspension system.

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate the proper procedure for testing ball joints.
2. Describe the function of the components that make-up the suspension systems.
3. Demonstrate the proper use of tools to service suspension systems.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to perform a four wheel alignment.

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate a camber adjustment.
2. Demonstrate a caster adjustment.
3. Demonstrate a toe adjustment.

1. SUSPENSION SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND OPERATION
   1. FRAME CONSTRUCTION
      1. LADDER FRAME
      2. PERIMETER FRAME
      3. STUB-TYPE FRAMES
      4. UNI-BODY CONSTRUCTION
      5. SPACE FRAME CONSTRUCTION
   2. SPRING TYPES
   3. TORSION BARS
   4. CONTROL ARMS
   5. BALL JOINTS
   6. STRUT RODS
   7. STABILIZER BARS
   8. SHOCK ABSORBER
   9. STRUTS
2. FRONT SUSPENSION AND SERVICE
   1. FRONT SUSPENSION TYPES
      1. SOLID AXLE
      2. SHORT/LONG ARM SUSPENSION
      3. STRUT SUSPENSION
   2. TESTING
      1. ROAD TEST
      2. DRY PARK TEST
      3. VISUAL INSPECTION
   3. DIAGNOSIS AND INSPECT FRONT SUSPENSION
      1. BALL JOINT INSPECTION
      2. SHOCK ABSORBER AND STRUT INSPECTION
      3. STABILIZER BAR LINKS AND BUSHING INSPECTION
      4. COIL SPRING DIAGNOSIS
      5. CONTROL ARM INSPECTION
   4. FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENT REPLACEMENT
      1. BALL JOINTS
      2. SHOCK ABSO RBER AND STRUTS
      3. STABILIZER BAR AND LINKS
      4. FRONT COIL SPRING REPLACEMENT
      5. CONTROL ARM AND BUSHING REPLACEMENT
3. REAR SUSPENSION AND SERVICE
   1. LEAF SPRING REAR SUSPENSIONS
   2. TRAINING ARM REAR SUSPENSION
   3. INDEPENDENT REAR SUSPENSION
   4. REAR COIL SPRING REPLACEMENT
   5. REAR LEAF SPRING REPLACEMENT
4. ELECTRONIC SUSPENSION SYSTEMS
   1. ELECTRONIC SENSORS
      1. HEIGHT
      2. STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR
      3. VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR
      4. PRESSURE SENSOR
      5. LATERAL ACCELEROMETER SENSOR
      6. YAW RATE SENSOR
5. TYPES OF ELECTRONIC SUSPENSION
   1. SELECTABLE RIDE
   2. AUTOMATIC LEVEL CONTROL
   3. AIR SUSPENSION
   4. REAL TIME DAMPENING
6. STEERING LINKAGE AND SERVICE
   1. STEERING LINKAGE COMPONENTS
      1. RELAY ROD AND REPLACEMENTS
      2. TIE RODS AND REPLACEMENTS
      3. PITMAN ARM AND REPLACEMENTS
      4. DRAG LINK
      5. RACK AND PINION INNER TIE RODS AND REPLACEMENTS
7. POWER ASSISTED STEERING
   1. POWER STEERING FUNDAMENTALS
      1. FORCE, AREA, PRESSURE
      2. PASCALS LAW
   2. POWER STEERING PUMPS
      1. PRESSURE
      2. VOLUME (FLOW RATE)
      3. INTEGRAL POWER STEERING
      4. VARIABLE EFFORT POWER STEERING
      5. ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
8. ALIGNMENT PRINCIPLES
   1. ALIGNMENT RELATED PROBLEMS
      1. PULL
      2. LEAD OR DRIFT
      3. ROAD CROWN
      4. WANDER
      5. SLOW RETURN TO CENTER
      6. SHIMMY
   2. ALIGNMENT ANGLES
      1. CAMBER
      2. CASTER
      3. TOE
      4. STEERING AXIS INCLINATION
      5. INCLUDED ANGLE
      6. SCRUB RADIUS
      7. TOE-OUT ON TURNS
      8. SETBACK
      9. THRUST ANGLE
   3. USE OF ALIGNMENT MACHINE
      1. MOUNTING HEADS
      2. COMPENSATING
   4. ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE
      1. ADJUSTING FRONT CAMBER
      2. ADJUSTING FRONT CASTER
      3. ADJUSTING FRONT TOE
      4. ADJUSTING REAR CAMBER