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AUTO 162 - Automotive Chassis II


Credit Hours: 5
Lecture Hours: 4
Laboratory Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): AUTO 125  and AUTO 128  and AUTO 152  

Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This course includes the theory of operation, construction, design, maintenance, and repair of advanced chassis system components. It encompasses electrical power steering used on hybrid and conventional vehicles along with electronic suspension systems used in automobiles, light duty trucks and SUV’s. Also studied is advanced steering geometry and wheel alignment principles; tire pressure monitoring systems; advanced ABS, traction control and vehicle stability systems. The laboratory component of this course will include various lab activities that follow the guidelines of the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:
  1. Identify safety hazards pertaining to steering and suspension system service.
  2. Identify various steering and suspension components.
  3. Explain how to properly test various steering and suspension components.
  4. Perform maintenance servicing, diagnostic testing and repair of the steering and suspension systems.
  5. Perform front and rear wheel alignment on various vehicles to manufactures specifications.