CT3. 296 Steering, Suspension And Brakes

Covers the theory and operation of heavy duty steering and suspension systems, automotive alignment, and braking systems. Diagnosis and service techniques are taught with the use of components and vehicles. Learning strategies include multi-media presentations, discussion, research, and lab practice.

Credits

5

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: Placement into WR 095 College Writing Fundamentals or higher, and placement into MTH 075 Variables and Linear Equations or higher.

Notes

Career Technical Education (CTE) Course

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Demonstrate safe lifting/cribbing procedures while repairing truck and heavy equipment suspension systems. Maintain truck/equipment steering, brakes and suspension systems. Troubleshoot truck/equipment steering, brakes and suspension systems. Repair truck/equipment steering, brakes and suspension systems.