AUTO 1508 - Automotive Wheel Alignment

Institution:

St. Cloud Technical and Community College

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Description:

Students in this course will study and apply specific geometric angles and their terms as used in four-wheel alignment. Students will become familiar with the latest technologies and equipment used to measure and correct these angles. Steering and suspension system nomenclature and theory of operation will also be discussed, as well as the diagnosis of abnormal tire wear, undesirable handling characteristics, noises, sags and other steering and suspension problems. The focus of this course is understanding and correcting alignment angles, theory and operation of suspension and steering systems and maintenance/repair of suspension and steering systems. Prerequisite(s): TRAN1502 or READ0304 or Appropriate Accuplacer Score. (4 C: 1 lect/pres, 3 lab, 0 other)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.sctcc.edu

Phone Number:

(320) 308-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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