Course Title: Suspension and Steering Diagnosis WVEIS Code 1637

21st Century Standards Profile

Engineering and Technical

Course Title: Suspension and Steering Diagnosis WVEIS Code 1637

Student’s Name______

School______Instructor______

Course Description: This course will introduce students to the basic fundamental skills, technology, and service of automotive suspension and steering systems. Areas of studies include; diagnosis and repair of steering systems, diagnosis and repair of front suspension systems, diagnosis and repair of rear suspension systems, miscellaneous suspension and steering systems, and diagnosis and adjust wheel alignment. Group and individual activities engage students in problem-solving techniques and manipulative skills while completing industry related activities. Safety instruction is integrated into all activities. Students are encouraged to become active members of SkillsUSA, the national student organization for those enrolled in Automotive Technology. SkillsUSA is an integral component of the program and provides curricular opportunities that enhance student achievement. The West Virginia Standards for 21st Century Learning include the following components: Content Standards, Learning Skills, and Technology Tools. All West Virginia teachers are responsible for classroom instruction that integrates learning skills, technology tools, and content standards and objectives.

Level of Competence:

Above Mastery: The student demonstrates exceptional and exemplary performance with distinctive and sophisticated application of knowledge and skills that exceed standard. The student can independently solve problems and is self-directed.

Mastery:The student demonstrates competent and proficient performance and shows a thorough and effective application of knowledge and skills that meet standard. Application of knowledge and skills is thorough and effective and the student can work independently.

Partial Mastery: The student demonstrates basic but inconsistent performance of fundamental knowledge and skills characterized by errors and/or omissions.Performance needs further development and supervision.

Content Standards and Objectives / Above Mastery / Mastery / Partial Mastery / Date / Comments
Standard 1: Diagnosis and Repair of Steering Systems
Objectives / The student will
ET.O.SSD.1.1 / disable supplemental restraint system (SRS) in accordance with manufacturer’s procedures.
ET.O.SSD.1.2 / diagnose steering column noises, looseness, and binding problems (including tilt mechanisms); determine needed repairs.
ET.O.SSD.1.3 / diagnose power rack and pinion and non-rack and pinion steering gear binding, uneven turning effort, looseness, hard steering, steering gear vibration, and fluid leakage problems: determine needed repairs.
ET.O.SSD.1.4 / inspect and replace steering shaft universal-joint(s), flexible coupling(s), collapsible column, lock cylinder mechanism, and steering wheel.
ET.O.SSD.1.5 / adjust manual or power non-rack and pinion worm gear bearing pre-load and sector lash.
ET.O.SSD.1.6 / remove and replace manual or power rack and pinion steering gear; inspect mounting bushings and brackets.
ET.O.SSD.1.7 / disassemble, inspect rack and pinion steering gear.
ET.O.SSD.1.8 / adjust manual or power rack and pinion steering gear.
ET.O.SSD.1.9 / inspect and replace manual or power rack and pinion steering gear inner tie rod ends (sockets) and bellows boots.
ET.O.SSD.1.10 / inspect manual and power steering fluid levels and condition. Flush, fill, and bleed power steering system. inspect, replace, and adjust power steering pump belt.
ET.O.SSD.1.11 / diagnose power steering fluid leakage; determine needed repairs.
ET.O.SSD.1.12 / remove, inspect, and replace power steering pump, mounts, seals, pulley alignment, and gaskets.
ET.O.SSD.1.13 / inspect and replace power steering hoses and fittings.
ET.O.SSD.1.14 / inspect and replace pitman arm, centerlink, idler arm and mountings, and steering linkage damper. Inspect, replace, and adjust tie ends (sockets), tie rod sleeves, and clamps.
ET.O.SSD.1.15 / diagnose, inspect, adjust, repair or replace components of electronically-controlled steering systems.
ET.O.SSD.1.16 / diagnose, inspect, repair or replace components of variable-assist steering systems.
Standard 2: Diagnosis and Repair of Front Suspension Systems
Objectives / The student will
ET.O.SSD.2.1 / diagnose short and long arm suspension system noises, body sway, and uneven riding height problems; determine needed repairs.
ET.O.SSD.2.2 / diagnose MacPherson strut suspension system noises, body sway, and uneven riding height problems; determine needed repairs. Remove, inspect, and replace ball joints on strut suspension systems.
ET.O.SSD.2.3 / remove, inspect, and replace MacPherson strut cartridge or assembly, strut coil spring, insulators, and upper strut bearing mount.
ET.O.SSD.2.4 / remove, inspect, replace upper and lower control arms, bushings, shafts, and rebound bumpers. Remove, inspect, and replace steering knuckle assemblies.
ET.O.SSD.2.5 / remove, inspect, and replace upper and lower ball joints on short and long arm suspension systems.
ET.O.SSD.2.6 / remove, inspect, and replace short and long arm suspension system coil springs and spring insulators.
ET.O.SSD.2.7 / remove, inspect, replace, and adjust suspension system torsion bars; inspect mounts.
ET.O.SSD.2.8 / remove, inspect, and replace stabilizer bar bushings, brackets, and links.
ET.O.SSD.2.9 / lubricate suspension and steering systems.
Standard 3: Diagnosis and Repair of Rear Suspension Systems
Objectives / The student will
ET.O.SSD.3.1 / remove, inspect, and replace coil springs and spring insulators.
ET.O.SSD.3.2 / remove, inspect and replace transverse links, control arms, bushings, and mounts.
ET.O.SSD.3.3 / remove, inspect, and replace leaf springs, leaf spring insulators (silencers), shackles, brackets, bushings, and mounts.
Standard 4: Miscellaneous Suspension and Steering Services
Objectives / The student will
ET.O.SSD.4.1 / inspect, remove, and replace shock absorbers.
ET.O.SSD.4.2 / remove, inspect, and service or replace front and rear wheel bearings
ET.O.SSD.4.3 / diagnose, inspect, adjust, repair or replace components of electronically-controlled suspension system.
Standard 5: Diagnosis and Adjust Wheel Alignment
Objectives / The student will
ET.O.SSD.5.1 / perform prealignment inspection.
ET.O.SSD.5.2 / diagnose vehicle wander, drift, pull, hard steering, bump steer, ride height, memory steer, torque steer, and steering return problems; determine needed repairs.
ET.O.SSD.5.3 / inspect front cradle (sub-frame) alignment; determine needed repairs.
ET.O.SSD.5.4 / inspect for front wheel setback; determine needed repairs.
ET.O.SSD.5.5 / inspect rear wheel thrust angle; determine needed repairs adjust rear wheel toe.
ET.O.SSD.5.6 / inspect and adjust front and rear wheel camber, caster, SAI (steering axis inclination) and determine needed repairs.
ET.O.SSD.5.7 / adjust toe and center steering wheel.
Standard 6: Participating in the Student Organization
Objectives / The student will
ET.O.SSD.6.1 / identify the purposes and goals of the student/professional organization.
ET.O.SSD.6.2 / explain the benefits and responsibilities of participation in student/professional/civic organization as an adult.
ET.O.SSD.6.3 / demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student/professional/civic organization activities such as meetings, programs, and projects.