AUTO 203 Repair and Maintenance of Automotive Suspension and Steering

This course covers the diagnosis and repair of steering, suspension, and identifying issues in wheel-alignment systems. This course maps to the entry-level ASE A4 - Suspension and Steering Certification.

Credits

3

Hours Weekly

2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab

Course Objectives

1. Diagnose and repair steering system concerns, including conventional, rack-and-pinion, and electronically assisted systems, using manufacturer-approved diagnostic and repair procedures.
2. Inspect, test, and service suspension system components, including springs, shocks, struts, brushings, ball joints, and control arms, to ensure proper ride quality, handling, and safety.
3. Diagnose and repair steering linkage and suspension geometry issues, including excessive play, binding, or noise, and verify proper operation through testing and inspection.
4. Perform four-wheel alignment procedures, including camber, caster, toe, thrust angle, and ride height adjustments, to manufacturer specifications using alignment equipment and measuring tools.
5. Diagnose and service wheel bearings, hubs, and tire/wheel assemblies, including inspection for wear, balance, and runout conditions.
6. Inspect and repair electronic suspension and steering control systems, including variable assist, ride control, and height control systems, using appropriate scan tools and test equipment.
7. Demonstrate proper use of steering and suspension service tools and equipment, including pullers, alignment heads, torque wrenches, and diagnostic scan tools, following all safety standards.

Course Objectives

1. Diagnose and repair steering system concerns, including conventional, rack-and-pinion, and electronically assisted systems, using manufacturer-approved diagnostic and repair procedures.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

2. Inspect, test, and service suspension system components, including springs, shocks, struts, brushings, ball joints, and control arms, to ensure proper ride quality, handling, and safety.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

3. Diagnose and repair steering linkage and suspension geometry issues, including excessive play, binding, or noise, and verify proper operation through testing and inspection.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

4. Perform four-wheel alignment procedures, including camber, caster, toe, thrust angle, and ride height adjustments, to manufacturer specifications using alignment equipment and measuring tools.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

5. Diagnose and service wheel bearings, hubs, and tire/wheel assemblies, including inspection for wear, balance, and runout conditions.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

6. Inspect and repair electronic suspension and steering control systems, including variable assist, ride control, and height control systems, using appropriate scan tools and test equipment.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

7. Demonstrate proper use of steering and suspension service tools and equipment, including pullers, alignment heads, torque wrenches, and diagnostic scan tools, following all safety standards.

   This objective is a course Goal Only