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Vehicle: Automotive Suspension & Steering: Suspension Systems
- Product ID
- dlmrass1
- Training Time ?
- 127 to 254 minutes
- Language(s)
- English
- Video Format
- Standard Definition
- Required Plugins
- MasteryNet Player
- Lesson Interactions
- 14
- Quiz Questions
- 40
Overview
This training , part one of a two part series, introduces the learner to automotive suspension and steering basics. The learner is guided to a more complete understanding of important theory as well as the diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair procedures used by today’s automotive technicians. Topics include suspensions - the basics of tires and wheels, shock absorbers and struts, plus front- and rear-suspensions.
This course is in the Advantage™ format, to read about Advantage™ features click here.
- Install on any SCORM LMS
- Rich multimedia presentation with interactions and quiz
- Print certificate and wallet card
- You have 30 days to complete the course
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Audience
Training for anyone interested in, learning about or gaining an increased knowledge as an automotive technician. Part 1 of 2.
Topics
The course presents the following topical areas:
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Suspension Systems
- Introduction
- Suspension system components
- Coil springs
- Torsion bars
- Multiple leaf springs
- Ball joints
- Stabilizer bars
- Strut rods
- Short and long arm suspension systems
- Steering knuckle
- Coil springs and shock absorbers
- MacPherson strut front suspension systems
- Torsion bar suspensions
- Types of rear suspension systems
- Coil spring live axle rear suspensions
- Semi-independent rear suspension systems
- Independent rear suspension systems
- With lower control arms and ball joints
- Rear wheel drive vehicles
- Multilink systems: rear wheel drive
- Multilink systems: front wheel drive
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Shock Absorbers and Struts
- Introduction
- Shock absorbers
- Heavy duty shock absorbers
- Shock absorber diagnosis
- Jounce test
- Manual test
- Shock absorber replacement
- MacPherson strut front suspension systems
- Modified MacPherson strut suspension
- Independent rear suspension systems
- MacPherson strut systems
- Modified MacPherson strut systems
- Strut design
- Strut diagnosis and repair
- Strut removal and disassembly
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Four Wheel Allignment - Part 1
- Introduction
- Preliminary inspection
- Tire wear pattern diagnosis
- Symptom based diagnosis
- Wheel alignment angles
- Toe
- Camber
- Caster
- Steering axis inclination (SAI) and included angle
- Rear thrust angle
- Rear wheel toe
- Causes of improper rear toe
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Four Wheel Allignment - Part 2
- Introduction
- Alignment machines
- Four wheel computerized alignment procedure
- Four wheel alignment sequence
- Rear camber measurement and adjustment
- Rear toe measurement and adjustment
- Front camber measurement and adjustment
- Front caster measurement and adjustment
- Front toe measurement and adjustment
Intended Performance Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course you will be better prepared to:
- Identify the major types of front and rear suspension systems used on passenger vehicles..
- Identify the components in a front short arm or long arm suspension system.
- Identify the components in a macpherson strut suspension system.
- Identify the components in a live axle rear suspension system.
- Identify the components in an independent rear suspension system.
- Describe the operation of a shock absorber.
- Identify the components of a macpherson strut suspension system.
- Identify the types of suspensions that use shock absorbers.
- Test the operation of a shock absorber.
- Describe the steps necessary to rebuild a macpherson strut assembly.
- Perform a pre-alignment inspection.
- Identify causes of tire wear pattern.
- Identify alignment problems related to suspension component wear.
- Inspect rear suspension systems.
- Define the major suspension alignment angles.
- Describe the sequence for a four-wheel alignment.
- Describe the procedures for performing a caster steer.
- Describe the procedures for adjusting caster.
- Describe the procedures for adjusting camber
- Describe the adjustments to the rear suspension that affect thrust line.
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