AUT 138 - Automotive Suspension Systems

1. Demonstrate the ability to inspect, remove/replace, and service shock absorbers and wheel bearings.
2. Perform removal replacement procedures on control arm bushings and ball joint.
3. Perform removal replacement procedures on a Macpherson strut and cartridge.
4. Perform inspection and removal/replacement procedures on coil springs, control arms, and related components.
5. Perform inspection and removal/replacement procedures on leaf springs and related components.
6. Demonstrate the ability to locate technical service information on leaf springs removal/replacement procedures for a vehicle using ProDemand software.
7. Perform inspection and removal/replacement procedures for torsion bars on a Toyota truck.

1. Safety
   1. Work habits
   2. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
   3. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
   4. Regulations
   5. Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) regulations
   6. Fire extinguishers and exits
2. Front Suspension Systems
   1. Short and long arm suspension system diagnosis
      1. Determine needed repairs
      2. Remove and replace components
   2. MacPherson strut suspension system diagnosis
      1. Inspect components
      2. Remove and replace components
   3. Torsion bar suspension system inspection and diagnosis
   4. Suspension component lubrication
3. Rear Suspension Systems
   1. Coil springs and related component diagnosis and repair
   2. Leaf springs and related component diagnosis and repair
4. Related Suspension Component Service
   1. Shock absorber inspection and replacement
   2. Wheel bearing inspection, replacement, and adjustment
   3. Ball joint inspection and replacement
   4. Right height and Automatic Level Control