AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY

AUT 106

SUSPENSION

AND STEERING

TEAM ASTInstructor______

Phone/Contact______

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JC AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY SYLLABUS

AUT 106 – SUSPENSION & STEERING

3 CREDIT HOURS

6 HOURS/WEEK LAB INCLUDED

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICETECHNOLOGYBUILDING

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

A comprehensive study including a hands-on repair of the automobile’s steering and suspension systems. Service procedures include pre-alignment inspections, 4-wheel alignment, conventional suspension & steering systems, McPherson strut service, rack & pinion steering service, component replacement, and troubleshooting the various systems. This course prepares the student with job skills for entry into the workforce and the knowledge for successfully completing the Michigan or ASE certification examination required for mechanic licensing. Students are required to take the Michigan certification examination as an integral part of the course.

PREREQUISITE(S):

The following classes are needed to help students be successful:

English 085, Math 020

AUT 101, AUT 234

COURSE GOALS:

To prepare students to be able to perform the various services relating to suspension and steering in the shop and prepare students to take the certification tests to become a licensed technician.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:

The JC Automotive Service Technology program is Master ASE/NATEF certified and meets or exceeds the ASE/NATEF performance objectives listed.

This course meets standards set by NATEF for the 2013 recertification requirements.

Master Automobile Service Technology (MAST)
Task List
SUSPENSION AND STEERING
For every task in Suspension and Steering, the following safety requirement must be strictly enforced:
Comply with personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing; eye protection; hand tools; power equipment; proper ventilation; and the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals/materials in accordance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.
IV. SUSPENSION AND STEERING
A. General: Suspension and Steering Systems
1. Research applicable vehicle and service information, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins. / P-1
2. Identify and interpret suspension and steering system concerns; determine necessary action. / P-1
IV. SUSPENSION AND STEERING
B. Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair
1. Disable and enable supplemental restraint system (SRS). / P-1
2. Remove and replace steering wheel; center/time supplemental restraint system (SRS) coil (clock spring). / P-1
3. Diagnose steering column noises, looseness, and binding concerns (including tilt mechanisms); determine necessary action. / P-2
4. Diagnose power steering gear (non-rack and pinion) binding, uneven turning effort, looseness, hard steering, and noise concerns; determine necessary action. / P-2
5. Diagnose power steering gear (rack and pinion) binding, uneven turning effort, looseness, hard steering, and noise concerns; determine necessary action. / P-2
6. Inspect steering shaft universal-joint(s), flexible coupling(s), collapsible column, lock cylinder mechanism, and steering wheel; perform necessary action. / P-2
7. Remove and replace rack and pinion steering gear; inspect mounting bushings and brackets. / P-2
8. Inspect rack and pinion steering gear inner tie rod ends (sockets) and bellows boots; replace as needed. / P-2
9. Determine proper power steering fluid type; inspect fluid level and condition. / P-1
10. Flush, fill, and bleed power steering system. / P-2
11. Inspect for power steering fluid leakage; determine necessary action. / P-1
12. Remove, inspect, replace, and adjust power steering pump drive belt. / P-1
13. Remove and reinstall power steering pump. / P-2
14. Remove and reinstall press fit power steering pump pulley; check pulley and belt alignment. / P-2
15. Inspect and replace power steering hoses and fittings. / P-2
16. Inspect and replace pitman arm, relay (centerlink/intermediate) rod, idler arm and mountings, and steering linkage damper. / P-2
17. Inspect, replace, and adjust tie rod ends (sockets), tie rod sleeves, and clamps. / P-1
18. Test and diagnose components of electronically-controlled steering systems using a scan tool; determine necessary action. / P-3
19. Identify hybrid vehicle power steering system electrical circuits and safety precautions. / P-2
20. Inspect electric power-assisted steering. / P-3
IV. SUSPENSION AND STEERING
C. Suspension Systems Diagnosis and Repair
1. Diagnose short and long arm suspension system noises, body sway, and uneven ride height concerns; determine necessary action. / P-1
2. Diagnose strut suspension system noises, body sway, and uneven ride height concerns; determine necessary action. / P-1
3. Inspect, remove and install upper and lower control arms, bushings, shafts, and rebound bumpers. / P-3
4. Inspect, remove and install strut rods and bushings. / P-3
5. Inspect, remove and install upper and/or lower ball joints (with or without wear indicators). / P-2
6. Inspect, remove and install steering knuckle assemblies. / P-3
7. Inspect, remove and install short and long arm suspension system coil springs and spring insulators. / P-3
8. Inspect, remove and install torsion bars and mounts / P-3
9. Inspect, remove and install front stabilizer bar (sway bar) bushings, brackets, and links. / P-3
10. Inspect, remove and install strut cartridge or assembly, strut coil spring, insulators (silencers), and upper strut bearing mount. / P-3
11. Inspect, remove and install track bar, strut rods/radius arms, and related mounts and bushings. / P-3
12. Inspect rear suspension system leaf spring(s), bushings, center pins/bolts, and mounts. / P-1
IV. SUSPENSION AND STEERING
D. Related Suspension and Steering Service
1. Inspect, remove, and replace shock absorbers; inspect mounts and bushings. / P-1
2. Remove, inspect, and service or replace front and rear wheel bearings. / P-1
3. Describe the function of the power steering pressure switch. / P-3
IV. SUSPENSION AND STEERING
E. Wheel Alignment Diagnosis, Adjustment, and Repair
1. Diagnose vehicle wander, drift, pull, hard steering, bump steer, memory steer, torque steer, and steering return concerns; determine necessary action. / P-1
2. Perform prealignment inspection and measure vehicle ride height; perform necessary action. / P-1
3. Prepare vehicle for wheel alignment on alignment machine; perform four-wheel alignment by checking and adjusting front and rear wheel caster, camber and toe as required; center steering wheel. / P-1
4. Check toe-out-on-turns (turning radius); determine necessary action. / P-2
5. Check SAI (steering axis inclination) and included angle; determine necessary action. / P-2
6. Check rear wheel thrust angle; determine necessary action. / P-1
7. Check for front wheel setback; determine necessary action. / P-2
8. Check front and/or rear cradle (subframe) alignment; determine necessary action. / P-3
9. Reset steering angle sensor / P-2
IV. SUSPENSION AND STEERING
F. Wheels and Tires Diagnosis and Repair
1. Inspect tire condition; identify tire wear patterns; check for correct tire size and application (load and speed ratings) and adjust air pressure; determine necessary action. / P-1
2. Diagnose wheel/tire vibration, shimmy, and noise; determine necessary action. / P-2
3. Rotate tires according to manufacturer’s recommendations. / P-1
4. Measure wheel, tire, axle flange, and hub runout; determine necessary action. / P-2
5. Diagnose tire pull problems; determine necessary action. / P-2
6. Dismount, inspect, and remount tire on wheel; balance wheel and tire assembly (static and dynamic). / P-1
7. Dismount, inspect, and remount tire on wheel equipped with tire pressure monitoring system sensor. / P-2
8. Inspect tire and wheel assembly for air loss; perform necessary action. / P-1
9. Repair tire using internal patch. / P-1
10. Identify and test tire pressure monitoring system (indirect and direct) for operation; calibrate system; verify operation of instrument panel lamps. / P-2
11. Demonstrate knowledge of steps required to remove and replace sensors in a tire pressure monitoring system. / P-1

TEXTBOOK(S):

/ NATEF Standards Job Sheets Area A4,4thEdition
Jack Erjavec | Ken Pickerill
ISBN-10:1111647003 | ISBN-13:9781111647001
©2015
/ ASE Test Preparation - A4 Suspension and Steering,5thEdition
Delmar
ISBN-10:1111127069 | ISBN-13:9781111127060
©2012
/ Today's Technician: Automotive Suspension & Steering Classroom Manual and Shop Manual,6thEdition
Mark Schnubel
ISBN-10:1285438108 | ISBN-13:9781285438108
©2015

SAFETY:

Students are required to wear automotive work uniforms to class. Students that work for an automotive employer may use their employers work uniforms. Students not working for an automotive employer will have to purchase a JC approved uniform the first week of school. Work shoes must also be purchased and worn in the shop. MIOSHA approved safety glasses must also be purchased and worn at all times in the shop.

GRADING PROCEDURE:

Student grades are determined by using a point system in 4 areas of evaluation:

  1. Shop Work = 20% of the total grade = Tasks performed in the shop will be awarded points based on professionalism, and repair quality.
  2. Homework = 20% of the total grade = Textbook reading assignment points will be awarded on answering ASE questions correctly.
  3. Attendance =20% of the total grade=Participation points will be deducted based on lack of attendance which includes unexcused absence, tardiness, and disruptive behavior. Students are responsible for submitting a daily reflection sheet.
  4. Tests = 40 % of the total grade = Test will be given on each unit of instruction in addition to a final exam. The test points will be awarded on answering the ASE questions correctly.

A grade of 2.0 or a “C” is a passing grade. Only courses with a passing grade count toward graduation. Only courses with a passing grade transfer to other colleges. Most financial aid requires passing grades. Also, you cannot take classes at the next level if you receive less than a 2.0.

GRADING SCALE:

4.0 = 94– 100% of the total points earned

3.5= 89 – 93.9 % of the total points earned

3.0 = 84 – 88.9 % of the total points earned

2.5 = 78 – 83.9 % of the total points earned

2.0 = 72 – 77.9 % of the total points earned

1.5 = 66 – 71.9 % of the total points earned

1.0= 60 – 65.9 % of the total points earned

0.5 = 55 – 59.9 % of the total points earned

0.0 = 0 – 54.9 % of the total points earned

CLASSROOM POLICIES:

  1. JC is a tobacco free campus. The use of any tobacco product is prohibited.
  2. Personal computers are not permitted in the classroom.
  3. Cell phones must be turned off or put on vibrate. If a student must make/receive a call they must leave the classroom/ shop area.
  4. Beverages are allowed in the classroom/shop area but any cans or bottles must be disposed of properly. Failure to remove trash may result in the loss of this privilege.
  5. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Instructor may issue a warning or dismiss the student from the class. Failure to comply will result in further action by our security department.
  6. Any out of class information will be sent thru your Jackson College e-mail

HOMEWORK POLICY:

1.Homework is due on the date given by the instructor.

2.Homework received after the due date will not be considered for credit unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor.

3.Make-up homework will consist of essay questions.

4. Homework includes textbooks, web-based training, and a portfolio.

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TEST POLICY:

1.Certification Style test questions using standardized answer sheets.

2.Questions will come from any of the four required textbooks.

3.Missed exams can only be made up with prior approval of the instructor.

SHOP WORK POLICIES:

1.You are required to have safety glasses before working in the automotive shop areas.

2.You are required to obtain and wear a uniform appropriate for working as a professional in the automotive industry.

3.Shop work must be completed during assigned class times in which a student is enrolled.

4.Students may work on their own vehicles, or their immediate family’s, with instructor permission. Customer work is prohibited! Proof of vehicle ownership may be required.

5.All student repairs will require a complete inspection, written estimate including flat rate times and parts required, and instructor permission before repair work can start.

6.No overnight repairs on student vehicles! Student vehicles can not be left in work stalls or the parking areas.

7.Only students enrolled in the automotive class may be in the shop area during classes.

Visitors must wait in the classroom area or other areas of JC’s campus.

STUDENT PORTFOLIO:

All students in any automotive class must have a current portfolio. It shall include transcripts, a resume; skill sets certificates, technical update training certificates, ASE Certification certificates, State of Michigan Mechanics Licenses, Ford MLR documentation, and any other documents pertaining to your professional career. The portfolio will count as part of your homework grade and will be reviewed and graded. A current portfolio is required to enroll in any CO-OP class.

DISMISSAL FOR CAUSE:

Students may be dismissed from the program and may receive a failing grade if they do not work in a safe and positive manner or attend class under the influence of any intoxicants or drugs.

ACEDEMIC HONESTY POLICY:

Academic honesty is expected of all students. It is the ethical behavior that includes producing their own work and not representing others’ work as their own, either by plagiarism, by cheating, or by helping others to do so.

Plagiarism is the failure to give credit for the use of material from outside sources. Plagiarism includes but is not limited to:

  • Using data, quotations, or paraphrases from other sources without adequate documentation
  • Submitting others’ work as your own
  • Exhibiting others’ behaviors generally considered unethical

Cheating means obtaining answers/material from an outside source without authorization. Cheating includes, but is not limited to:

  • Plagiarizing in all forms
  • Using notes/books without authorization
  • Copying
  • Submitting others’ work as your own or submitting your work for others
  • Altering graded work
  • Falsifying data
  • Exhibiting other behaviors generally considered unethical

Collaboration

While JC encourages students to collaborate in study groups, work teams, and with lab partners, each student should take responsibility for accurately representing his/her own contribution.

Consequences/Procedures

Faculty members who suspect a student of academic dishonesty may penalize the student by taking appropriate action up to and including assigning a failing grade for the paper, project, report, exam, or the course itself. Instructors should document instances of academic dishonesty in writing to the Academic Dean.

Student Appeal Process

In the event of a dispute, both students and faculty should follow the Conflict Resolution Policy. The policy is presented in the Master Agreement.

MAKEUP POLICY:

Due to the technical makeup of the classes and the special equipment required to complete course assignments, there is no opportunities for students to make up shop or classroom work. Exception: Tests can only be made up with instructor approval.

CALENDAR:

A calendar for the course and specific events will be discussed at your first class session.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

When students enroll in an automotive class they have indicated a commitment to put in the time and effort to be successful. Students that do not take this commitment seriously will find it difficult to be successful in the course work.

CENTER FOR STUDENT SUCCESS:

The center for student success is designed to help students be successful in their coursework. Tutors both peer and on-line for writing classes (plus additional services for academic success) can found at the Center for Student Success.

Students requiring special assistance (including those affected by the Americans with Disabilities Act) should contact the Center for Student Success. This is the First step in acquiring the appropriate accommodations to facilitate your learning

Students needing to improve their reading and math skills may sign up to take PLATO. This is a self paced and personalized math and reading improvement program. Students needing to develop a resume may come to the Center for Student Success for assistance.

COURSE COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS:

Each course is designed with the express intent that the student take and pass the state certification exam that applies to the area of study of that course. The testing fees are included in the course. In addition to this goal, all automotive students must complete the following requirements to successfully pass each course. They are:

1. Take the final exam for each course.

2. Take the state exam for each course.

One additional requirement for Ford students:

3. Take corresponding Ford MLR exams for each course.

ACADEMIC POLICY

Policy Summary:

This policy defines and establishes the use of an Incomplete Grade “I” course designation in specific instances. A form is attached that must be used when implementing an “I” designation.

Policy Statement:

Extenuating circumstances sometimes prevent otherwise successful students from completing a course by the end of a semester. Use of the Incomplete Grade designation allows students extra time to finish a course. The instructor and student should work together to determine when the work is to be completed. All work is to be completed no later than the end of the next full-length semester. The instructor will designate the grade earned if the student fails to complete the course objectives within the designated time period.

I – Incomplete:

The incomplete grade is designed for students with extenuating circumstances to allow them to complete the course requirements after the semester or session has ended. Students may receive an “I” if, in the opinion of the instructor, their work is sufficient in quality, but is lacking in quantity to meet the objectives specified in the course syllabus. The course objectives are to be satisfactorily completed during the next full-length semester or within a shorter period of time as determined to by the instructor. If the student does not complete the course within the designated time period, the Registrar will replace the “I” grade with the earned grade as assigned by the instructor.

The grade of “I” is not awarded to students who did not attend, or seldom attended, or to those who simply are not pleased with their final grades. Students receiving an “I” submit only the remaining work that had not been completed at the end of the semester. Students do not redo work that had already been graded.