Discipline: Automotive Technology Degree Credit  [X]
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Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Automotive Technology 44


COURSE DESCRIPTION
44 Ford Align, Steer, Suspen-MLR Units: 4.00
 
Prerequisite(s): AUT 40: Ford Electrical Systems-MLR
This course presents the fundamentals of Ford car and light truck suspension and steering system operation and repair, including base and electronically controlled systems. Wheel alignment service and tire balancing will also be covered. Emphasis will be placed on the diagnosis of steering and suspension system performance concerns using Ford testing methods and equipment. This course may be taken a total of two times. 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
Fundamentals of Ford car and light truck suspension and steering system operation and repair including base and electronically controlled systems.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
None.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

Diagnose and troubleshoot customer concerns with Ford car and
light truck steering and suspension systems, both base and
electronically controlled, and determine needed repairs.

Perform inspections, tests, and/or adjustments on the steering
and suspension systems, both base and electronically controlled,
while using Ford procedures and tools.

Disassemble, inspect, evaluate, and reassemble selected Ford
rack and pinion, and recirculating ball steering gears using Ford
procedures and tools.

Accurately balance tire and wheel assemblies, using electronic
wheel balancing equipment.

Perform a complete four-wheel alignment of the car and/or light
truck suspension systems to specifications using Ford procedures
and tools.
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 
  1. Tire and wheel features, maintenance, and balancing.
  2. Suspension system identification, operation, and repair.
  3. Electronic ride control and suspension repair and diagnosis.
  4. Steering system identification, operation, and repair.
  5. Electronically controlled steering repair and diagnosis.
  6. Two-and Four-wheel alignment.
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

  • Lectures
  • Demonstrations
  • Interactive CD-ROM
  • Videos
  • Group laboratory activities
  • Homework
  • Reading assignments
  • Computer based training
 
METHODS OF EVALUATION
 Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of learning outcomes by methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to:

  • Individual hands-on exams
  • Written quizzes and exams
  • Interactive CD-ROM course work
  • Group activities and lab exercises
  • Web-Based Training

ASSIGNMENTS

Required Reading Assignments


Required Writing Assignments


Other Outside-of-Class Assignments
 
COURSE MATERIALS
 All materials used in this course will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for college level instruction. Possible texts include:

  • 30S03T0 Noise, Vibration and Harshness Principles and Diagnosis
    33S01S0 Base Steering and Suspension
    33S02M0 Base Steering and Suspension
    33S04T0 Base Steering and Suspension Classroom
    33S05S0 Electronic Steering and Suspension
    33S06M0 Electronic Steering and Suspension
    33S10F0 Steering and Suspension System Alignment
    33S11F0 Multiplexed Steering and Suspension Systems

    (All course materials are published and provided by Ford Motor Company.)
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