ASEP 104 Automotive Steering and Suspension*
This course is designed for students to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to perform automotive steering and suspension service, diagnosis and repair. Students will analyze and learn about various steering and suspension designs. Component replacement will be performed on various vehicle designs. Students will develop the skills necessary to perform alignments on vehicles and diagnose various steering and suspension concerns. Diagnosis and repair will also be performed on electronic steering and suspension systems, including Vehicle Stability Enhancement Systems.
ASEP 104Automotive Steering and Suspension*
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I. General Information
Department
Trade and Industry
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
Credit Hours Narrative
4 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
150
Semester Contact Hours Lab
225
Prerequisite Narrative
ASEP 106
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
This course is designed for students to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to perform automotive steering and suspension service, diagnosis and repair. Students will analyze and learn about various steering and suspension designs. Component replacement will be performed on various vehicle designs. Students will develop the skills necessary to perform alignments on vehicles and diagnose various steering and suspension concerns. Diagnosis and repair will also be performed on electronic steering and suspension systems, including Vehicle Stability Enhancement Systems.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Describe how various steering systems function
- Describe how various suspension systems function
- Diagnose steering and suspension concerns
- Repair steering and suspension concerns
- Perform alignment adjustments using the proper equipment
- Diagnose and repair electronic steering and suspension concerns
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Steering systems geometry and operation
Suspension systems geometry and operation
Tire information and service
On-vehicle steering and suspension service
Wheel alignment geometry
On-vehicle wheel alignment
Vehicle stability enhancement systems
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
Final Exam
Successfully completing Lab exercises with 70% or higher
Required Exams
GM fundamental Curriculum Series Automotive Brakes and Steering and Suspension
Hand Tools
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Final Exam
Successfully completing Lab exercises with 70% or higher
GM fundamental Curriculum Series Automotive Brakes and Steering and Suspension
Hand Tools