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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
APRN D062B
Course Title (CB02)
Advanced Wheel Alignment
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2021
Course Description
Advanced study of wheel alignment systems. Emphasis is placed on diagnostic inspection and repair procedures.
Faculty Requirements
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This is an apprenticeship course that is only offered to a target population of students who have been approved for the Automotive Technologies Apprenticeship Program. It is also intended to better prepare students for work in the automotive industry in the area of advanced wheel alignment systems, as advised by our industry advisory committee.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
No
Foothill Course ID

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Letter Grade
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
0

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Transferable to CSU only

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
9.0
Maximum Credit Units
9.0

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours9.018.0
Laboratory Hours0.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
108.0
Laboratory
0.0
Total
108.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
216.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
216.0

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Advisory(ies)

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

(Open only to apprentices in the Automotive Technologies Apprenticeship Program (an approved program by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards).)

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

Methods of Instruction

Lecture and visual aids

Discussion of assigned reading

Discussion and problem solving performed in class

Quiz and examination review performed in class

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Assignments

  1. Reading from textbook and informational handouts
  2. Performance research paper

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Seven multiple choice examinations, each focused on the areas of advanced alignment to be evaluated for correctness.
  2. Performance research assignment paper focusing on an area of interest related to one of the course objectives to be evaluated for the comprehensive understanding of advanced alignment.
  3. Final exam consisting of multiple-choice questions that requires the students to identify and diagnose advanced wheel alignment systems.

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials:Ìý
  • Safety glasses
  • Textbook and reference materials
  • Notebook
Essential College Facilities:
  • Lecture classroom and automotive facility
  • Internet access

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
Halderman, James D. "Automotive Chassis Systems 5th Edition". Prentice Hall, 2010.

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisher
All DATA electronic information system www.alldata.com
Mitchell on demand electronic information system www.mitchell1.com
Selected manufacturers service manuals

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Define the different types of suspension, steering and alignment systems and procedures.
  • Classify wheel alignment angles and procedures.
  • Develop a wheel alignment plan.

CSLOs

  • The learner will understand the concepts and be able to diagnose vehicle wander, drift, pull, hard steering, bump steer, memory steer, torque steer, and steering return concerns; determine necessary action.

Outline

  1. Define the different types of suspension, steering and alignment systems and procedures.
    1. Suspension systems
    2. Steering systems
    3. Tires and wheels
    4. Road testing and evaluation procedures
    5. Vehicle inspection procedures
    6. Wheel alignment systems and adjustment procedures
  2. Classify wheel alignment angles and procedures.
    1. Camber
    2. Caster
    3. Toe and Toe related geometry
    4. Steering axis inclination and Included Angle
    5. SetBack and Symmetry
    6. Turning Angle
    7. SBDA audit procedure
  3. Develop a wheel alignment plan.
    1. Preparing a repair cost estimate and repair plan
    2. Angle correction procedure using shims
    3. Angle correction procedure using eccentric cams
    4. Use of aftermarket angle corrective products
    5. Interpreting diagnostic information
    6. "Jack and Hold" procedures
    7. Corner weight adjustment procedures
    8. "Bump steer" adjustment procedures
    9. Providing a "before and after" alignment report
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