MCCCD Program Description

Automotive Steering, Suspension and Alignment

Course: ASE140

First Term: 2023 Fall

Lec + Lab 4.0 Credit(s) 7.5 Period(s) 7.5 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T- Lab Load

Description: Principles of automotive suspension and steering systems. Diagnosis, service, and repair procedures emphasis on four-wheel alignment.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Demonstrate safe personal and workplace habits according to industry standards. (I-IX) 2. Demonstrate industry standard professionalism that includes dress, attendance and customer service. (I-IX) 3. Effectively communicate with diverse audiences. (I-IX) 4. Document work performed according to industry standards. (I-IX) 5. Use appropriate service information, tools and equipment to diagnose and repair supplemental restraint systems (SRS). (II, III, VIII) 6. Describe the function of vehicle dynamic systems. (II, IX) 7. Perform a four-wheel alignment. (II - VII) 8. Describe the principles and factors that govern steering, suspension, and alignment performance. (III-IX) 9. Use appropriate service information, tools and equipment for tire service. (III-VII) 10. Use appropriate service information, tools and equipment to diagnose steering, suspension, and alignment concerns. (III - VII) 11. Use appropriate service information, tools and equipment to adjust, replace and/or repair suspension and steering systems. (III-VII) 12. Use appropriate service information, tools and equipment to disassemble, repair and reassemble the steering and suspension systems. (III-VII) 13. Discuss the theory and operation of integrated systems. (III-IX)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Safety II. Documentation A. Service information B. Industry standards III. Tools and equipment IV. Wheel and tire service V. Steering A. Diagnosis and service B. Disassembly, repair, and reassembly VI. Suspension systems A. Diagnosis and service B. Disassembly, repair, and reassembly VII. Alignment A. Principles and theory B. Specifications C. Diagnosis and service D. Procedures for alignment VIII. Supplemental restraint systems (SRS) A. Diagnosis and service B. Repair IX. Vehicle dynamic systems

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 28, 2023

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