Steering and Suspension Systems

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Overview

Subject area

ACS

Catalog Number

21

Course Title

Steering and Suspension Systems

Description

A study of the design operating principles and service of automotive suspension and steering systems including McPherson strut and multi-link designs, solid axle and independent systems. Tire construction, wear diagnosis and service are covered and emphasis is placed on wheel alignment procedures, including computerized four-wheel alignment. New technologies are covered including four wheel steering, electronic steering and computerized suspension systems.

Requisites

010779

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

No

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Laboratory

Hours

3

Name

Recitation

Hours

2

Course Schedule