In this course students will perform fundamental diagnostics of steering systems; perform fundamental repairs of steering systems; perform fundamental diagnostics of suspension systems; perform fundamental repairs of suspension systems; determine the need for wheel alignment and adjustment; perform fundamental diagnostics of wheel and tire systems; perform fundamental repairs of wheel and tire systems through a variety of learning and assessment activities.
For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The Industrial Technology Division is a committed leader in innovative workforce development by meeting the dynamic needs of business and industry through the development of student-centered education, technical excellence, and citizenship.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.
Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.
a.Research applicable vehicle and service information, vehicle service history, service precaution, and technical service bulletins
b. Inspect tire conditions; identify tire wear patterns; check for correct tire size and application and adjust air pressure
c. Rotate air pressure according to manufacturer'�s recommendations
d. Dismount, inspect, and remount tire and wheel; balance wheel and tire assembly
e. Demonstrate knowledge of steps required to remove and replace sensors in a tire pressure monitoring system
f. Inspect tire and wheel assembly for air loss
g. Measure wheel, tire, axle flange, and hub runout
h. Identify and test tire pressure monitoring system for operation; verify operation of instrument panel lamps
a. Determine proper power steering fluid type
b. Flush, fill, bleed power steering system
c. Remove and reinstall power steering pump
d. Remove, inspect, replace, and adjust power steering pump belt
e. Remove and reinstall press-fit power steering pump pulley
f. Inspect and replace power steering hoses and fittings
g. Inspect rack-and-pinion steering gear inner tie-rod ends and bellows boots.
h. Inspect and/or replace pitman arm, relay rod, idler arm and mountings, and steering linkage damper
i. Inspect tie-rod ends, and adjust tie-rod sleeves, and clamps
j. Identify hybrid vehicle power steering system electrical circuits and service and safety precaution
k. Disable and enable supplemental restraints system
l. Inspect steering shaft universal joints, flexible coupling collapsible column, lock cylinder mechanism, and steering wheel
m. Inspect electric power assist steering
n. Describe the function of the power steering pressure switch.
o. Inspect power steering system for leaks.
a. Inspect, remove, and install front stabilizer bar, bushings, brackets, and links
b. Inspect and/or remove and install steering knuckle assemblies
c. Inspect and/or remove and install upper and lower control arms, bushings, shafts, and rebounds bumpers
d. Inspect and/or remove and install upper and/or lower ball joints
e. Inspect and/or remove and install strut cartridge or assembly, strut coil spring, insulators, and upper strut bearing mounts.
f. Inspect and/or remove and install short- and long-arm suspension system coil springs and spring insulators.
g. Inspect, remove, and install strut rods and bushings
h. Inspect and/or remove and install track bar, strut rods/radius arms, and related mounts and bushings.
i. Inspect rear suspensions system leaf springs, bushings, center pins/bolts, and mounts.
j. Inspect, remove, and install torsion bars and mounts.
k. Inspect and/or remove and replace shocks absorbers; inspect mounts and bushings
l. Check for front wheel setback
m. Perform pre-alignment inspection and measure vehicle ride height
- Servicing Wheels
- Servicing the Steering system
- Servicing the Suspension System
- Introduction
- Wheel/ Tire
- Steering Systems
- Suspension Systems
- Alignment
- Textbook
- Videos
- Power point presentation
- Computer training programs
- Hands-on experience
- Instructor presentation/demonstration
- LMS
- Textbook
- Internet Videos
- Video Presentation
- LMS
- Handouts
The letter grades in this course are as follows:
90-100 A
Excellent
80-89 B
Good
0-79 C
Satisfactory
60-69 D
Unsatisfactory
Anything below 60 is an F
Failing
Students will score 70 % or higher on written tests and perform shop jobs to the satisfaction of the instructor. A daily point system is used which is converted into a daily grade.
- Outcome 5 will be evaluated through classroom tests and job performance in the shop.
- Outcome 6 will be evaluated by job performance in the shop.
- Outcome 9 will be evaluated through classroom tests and behavior and job performance in the shop.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.