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Sep 07, 2024
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2024-2025 College Catalog
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AFM 141 - Steering & Suspension Systems 3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours 2 lecture periods 3 lab periods Purpose, design, function, diagnostics and service of common steering and suspension systems found on modern automobiles and light trucks. Includes wheels, tires, and tire repair.
Prerequisite(s): AFM 101 and AFM 161 Information: Students who successfully complete this course may receive Service Technician Specialty Training credit from Ford Motor Company for Steering and Suspension Diagnosis.
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Course Learning Outcomes
- Explain suspension configurations, theory, and operation.
- Explain steering configurations, theory, and operation.
- Explain suspension geometry and alignment principles.
- Appraise chassis-related diagnostics, repair tools and techniques.
- Assess Tire Pressure Monitoring System operation and diagnostic methods.
- Explain tire construction, composition, sizing, ratings, and applications.
- Assess tire and wheel service practices.
- Diagnose steering and suspension-related malfunctions.
Outline:
- Steering and suspension fundamentals
- Principles of operation
- Tire and wheel bearing fundamentals
- Bearing design variations and service
- Press-in
- Spindle
- Tire design variations and maintenance
- Passenger
- Light Truck
- Tire sizes and ratings
- Tire pressure monitoring systems
- Active
- Passive
- Tire service
- Puncture repair
- Rotation
- Replacement
- TPMS sensor service
- Suspension system technology
- Function of a suspension system
- Design variations
- Independent
- Nonindependent
- Springs
- Coil
- Leaf
- Air
- Torsion bar
- System construction
- Control arms
- Strut rods
- Ball joints
- Shock absorbers
- Anti-roll bars
- Track rods
- Jounce bumpers
- MacPherson strut
- Service
- Short Long Arm
- Multi-link
- Wishbone
- Auto-leveling and dynamic systems
- Air and hydraulic suspension systems
- Computer controlled dampening
- System service and tools
- Steering system technology
- Functions
- System design variations
- Recirculating ball / parallelogram
- Rack and pinion
- Power assist systems
- Hydraulic
- Electric
- Electrohydraulic
- Steering diagnosis and service
- Tire rods
- Drag links
- Idler arms
- Pittman arms
- Power assist components
- Wheel alignment
- Principles and diagnosis
- Geometry and handling characteristics
- Caster
- Camber
- Toe
- Scrub Radius
- SAI
- Included angle
- Thrust angle
- Adjustments
Effective Term: Fall 2024
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