DESL 2200 - Steering and Suspension

4 Credits

Students will learn to repair, align, and maintain heavy-duty truck steering and suspension systems.

Prerequisites: (1) DESL 1000 with a grade of C or better

Pre/Corequisite: (1) Take DESL 1200 with a grade of C or better

Lecture Hours: 2.0
Lab Hours: 6.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Demonstrate safe work habits in the shop/laboratory without harm to oneself or other students
Demonstrate the proper use of automotive repair tools through the hands-on use of the student’s own tools and equipment/tools supplied by the college
Perform steering and suspension component disassembly, inspection and assembly with a strong emphasis on quality work
Identify steering and suspension parts and components
Explain steering and suspension component failures
Explain the function and theory of steering and suspension components
Properly disassemble and assemble steering and suspension systems
Demonstrate proper use of specialty steering and suspension tools
Define and explain proper steering and suspension terminology

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