Steering and Suspension Systems

Course Objectives:

• Demonstrate proper shop safety practices while in the labs.
• Identify tools used for steering and suspension repair.
• Disable supplemental restraint systems in accordance with manufacturers’ procedures.
• Diagnose power steering systems and determine need for replacement.
• Diagnose steering and suspension components to determine need for replacement.
• Remove and replace steering and suspension components.
• Describe steering and alignment geometry.
• Perform pre-alignment checks according to industry standards.
• Diagnose rear suspension system and determine needed service or repair.
• Check and adjust all alignment angles and measurements.
• Inspect, rotate, mount, and balance tires.
• Repair tire leaks.
• Inspect, service, and replace front leaf spring bushings, pins, and shackles.
• Inspect and service air springs.
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair air ride systems.
• Inspect and service kingpins.