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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
AUTO D362B
Course Title (CB02)
Advanced Wheel Alignment
Course Credit Status
Non-Credit
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Course Description
This course focuses on the 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 a noncredit, stand-alone CTE course. 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
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
99

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Not transferable

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
0.0
Maximum Credit Units
0.0

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)

  • ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for EWRT D001A or EWRT D01AH or ESL D005.
  • Elementary algebra or equivalent (or higher), or appropriate placement beyond elementary algebra

AUTO D362A

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

NONCREDIT: (This is a noncredit, stand-alone CTE course.)

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. 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
Essential College Facilities:
  • Lecture classroom and automotive facility
  • Automotive repair web sites
  • All DATA electronic information system (WEB based), http://library.alldatapro.com
  • Mitchell on demand electronic information system (WEB based), http://Shopkey5.com

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
Halderman, James D. "Automotive Chassis Systems 7th Edition". Prentice Hall, 2017.

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

  • 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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