AUT- 266

AUTOMOTIVE ALIGNMEMT,

SUSPENSION, & STEERING

( 4 CREDITS )

FRANK D. RUSSO INSTRUCTOR

Phone number (703) 845-6531

Office: Bisdorf building , Room AA 352

THE BOOK

 

 

    1. Course Description:
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      Aut. 266 Automotive Alignment, suspension and Steering.

      Presents principles of operation, design, and construction of automotive suspension and steering systems.

      Studies operation, adjustment, and repair of recirculating ball bearing and rack-and-pinion gearboxes of manual and power design. Introduces use of alignment equipment to diagnose, adjust, and repair front suspension and steering systems, (also 4-wheel, alignment systems). Demonstrations will include complete steering, and suspension, suspension alignment and technology, and adjustment methods, alignment equipment "use and safe and proper service and adjustment practices".

      Lecture 2 hours, Lab 4 to 6 hours per week.

       

    2. General Course Purpose:
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      This course is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive knowledge of automotive steering systems and front and rear suspension alignment. Emphasis is placed upon theory of alignment, types of steering systems, problems. Particular emphasis is placed upon suspension inspection, logical trouble-shooting techniques, repair, and adjustment.

      The student will develop a working knowledge of the use of alignment equipment in correcting steering problems.

    3. Objectives:
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Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:
    1. Identify the components of the steering system, and the front and rear suspension systems that are common to modern automotive vehicles.
    2. Demonstrate an understanding of the technology and theories that relate to the operation of the steering system and the front and rear suspension systems.

c. Demonstrate an understanding of the theories and

terminology related to wheel alignment.
    1. Comprehend the interrelationship existing among the

      2. components of the steering and suspension systems, and

      their effects on wheel alignment.

    2. Demonstrate skills in inspection procedures, trouble-

      3. Shooting, and making corrective repairs and adjustments.

    3. Identify existing problems related to tires, wheel, steering

      4. systems, suspension systems, and wheel alignment.

    4. Use available service manuals in locating specifications

      5. related to the inspection, repair, and adjustments.

    5. Identify and practice work habits that will preserve their

Safety and the safety of others in the lab, thus insuring a high level of quality and professionalism in the service

Performed.

 
    1. Major elements of content:
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    1. Introduction to alignment and diagnosis tools and equipment.
    2. Suspension and steering systems designs.
    3. Steering and suspension systems inspections and repair.
    4. The cause and effect of suspension and wheel problems.
    5. Front and rear wheel alignments.
    6. Wheel balancing and vibration diagnosis and repair.
    7. Wheel and tire problems and service.
    8. Power steering operation and service.
    9. Recirculating ball bearing steering gear: operation,

      10. Diagnosis, and service.

    10. Rack-and-pinion steering gear: diagnosis and service.

 

General Preparation for Class:

Students should expect up to two hours in outside preparation for each lecture and laboratory hour in the classroom. This includes study of reading assignments contained in this course, other assignments which may be made from time to time, and preparation of homework.

The benefit from this course will depend in large measure on the effort expended by the students in preparation for classes. It is recommended that students supplement their study of this course by using materials related to the subject in Service Manuals and other sources of technical data.

 

Quizzes and Homework:

Quizzes will cover the materials from the reading assignments, the lectures and the laboratory exercise.

 

Loss or Damage

Personnel and students are invited to use their cars and equipment for training experience "only" during scheduled laboratory (open) classes. Northern Virginia Community College will "not" be responsible for the theft,

Loss, or damage to cars, tools parts, or equipment of the students or other personnel. It is the responsibility of each person to mark and kept track of their cars, tools, parts, and equipment. All items should be marked with the owner's name, s.s number, address, and or phone number.

 

Automotive Laboratory Rules

 
    1. All students and instructors who participate in automotive

laboratories (and visitors to such laboratories) must wear suitable eye protective devices of industrial quality in accordance with Virginia Eye Statute.

 
      1. Eye safety devices shall be worn at all times in the automotive laboratory when there is student activity

        2. in progress.

      2. Eye protective devices shall be of the type(s) appropriate

to the hazards likely to be encountered in the automotive laboratory environment(s).

 
    1. All vehicles will chocked and emergency brake applied.

      2. Automatic transmissions in park or neutral. Manual transmissions in neutral.

       

    2. Appropriate clothing will be worn during lab sessions.
    1. Shoes will be hard sole and upper (safety shoes recommended).
    2. Loose, dangling clothing or attire is not permitted.
    3. Long hair will be tied up or secured.
    4. Jewelry and rings must be removed.

 

    1. No engine will run without an external vent hose connected

      2. and the exhaust system on.

       

    2. Unauthorized
      3. visitors or customers are not allowed in the lab.
    3. Ignition key will removed from switch unless it is required for
      4. <>testing.
       
    4. Students will not get into cars except as required for repairs.
    5. Somking, eating, and drinking will not be allowed in theclassroom and labs.
    6. No work will be performed without a signed work order whichmust be displayed on the car's windshield.
    7. No work will be performed on commercial vehicles. 
    8. No lab tools or equipment will be used off campus.
    9. All tools and equipment must be returned to their proper

Places not later than 15 minutes before the end of lab.
    1. All students are expected to return clean tools and equipment to the proper storage area before.
    2. Students are responsible for there own parts and supplies, and be stored in a specified place or will be placed in waste cans.
    1. With the Instructors permission,
      2. students will be permitted to woprk on their own vehicles during assigned lab periods only when applicable to that
       lab and lab contract work.

    2. No student work will be performeds with propersupervision (instructor or instructor's aid).
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    3. Students may not leave laboratory without permission of the Lab instructor or his designated representative.
      4. <>No one is allowed in the tool storage area expect the assigned tool keeper, staff, and faculty in the Automotive Division,AE building.
    4. No work will be performed on cars for which specificationsare not available.
    5. Students are required to use their own hand tools.
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The grading system is!
    1. Lecture, Laboratory, Quizzes, Homework and Professionalism!
    2. Mid Term and Final Exam.
    1. 50%
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A = 90 to 100

B = 89 to80

C = 79 to 70

D = 69 to 60
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<><>No make up quizzes will be given, EXPECT AT THE Instructors Descretion!!

HAND OUTS AND ASSIGNMENTS ARE THE STUDENTS RESPONSIBILITY TO GET!

Offices Hours are in Room 352 Bisdrof building!

SAFETY GLASSES ARE REQUIRED

NO SAFETY GLASSES NO LAB! AND THAT IS FINAL

YOU WILL BE ASK TO LEAVE THE LAB, AND THIS WILL EFFECT YOUR MARK FOR THAT CLASS.

 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION….

 

 

CLEAN-UP

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

<>GUIDELINES FOR THE CLEANING OF THE LAB AT THE END OF EACH CLASS:

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION! revised 9-08

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