AUTO 119 - Auto Suspensions & Steering WE

Credit Hours: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 6

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of ASE test A4 (Steering and Suspension) and approval of academic advisor

Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This course consists of a 90-hour work experience in a repair shop setting where the student will perform diagnosis and repairs to all steering components, front and rear suspensions, wheel alignments, wheels and tires, and other system components as relates to the requirements of the AUTO 118 suspension systems course. The student will be supervised by management (preferably ASE certified) of the participating shop. Students are required to maintain a log of all tasks and clock hours completed. The cooperating supervisor and program faculty must approve the records before a grade is assigned and credit awarded.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Identify safety hazards pertaining to steering and suspension system service.
Identify various steering and suspension components.
Explain how to properly test various steering and suspension components.
Perform maintenance servicing, diagnostic testing and repair of the steering and suspension systems.
Perform front and rear wheel alignment on various vehicles to manufactures specifications.