This course provides theory and hands-on experience for students on the maintenance and repair of heavy duty steering and suspension. Instruction covers frame removal, service, and repair; kingpins, tie rods, steering gearbox, and hydraulic brake systems, as well as alignment for both light and heavy duty trucks.
Certificate:Completion of this course certifies proficient understanding and mastery of suspension and steering based on a score of 80% or higher on competency exams. A Certificate of Skills Competence is available upon request.
This course fulfills requirements for the following Programs: Competencies (skills you will learn):- Given a hydraulic brake system, demonstrate how to properly remove, service, and replace the following components: Brake drums, Brake rotor, Brake shoes, and Disc brakes
- Identify the components of the steering and suspension system
- Given a vehicle, demonstrate how to remove and replace the following components according to industry standards: Kingpins, Tie rods, Front leaf springs, Steering gear box, and Wheel Alignment
- Given a vehicle, demonstrate how to perform a steering gear overhaul for both a manual and power steering gear
- Identify the reasons for wheel alignment and describe the four wheel alignment factors
- Given a vehicle, demonstrate how to correct front wheel alignment to factory specification
This is a competency-based course offered in open-entry/open-exit format.
Course Length:The estimated length of this course is 47 hours. Actual course length will depend upon your schedule and your ability to master the subject material.
Course Location & Schedule:TATC Campus
88 S. Tooele Blvd. , Tooele
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday – Thursday
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Fridays
Students must be at least 16 years old to enroll in this course. Also, the Safety and Shop Skills course must be completed prior to this course.
Textbooks & Materials:None
Tuition & Fees:Tuition is based on the number of enrolled classroom hours. High school students are exempt from tuition, but are responsible for course and program fees and the cost of textbooks. Please visit the Tuition pages of this website or contact Student Services for current tuition and fee information. This course does not have an individual course fee, but please see the information sheet for your desired program for estimated total program tuition and fee costs.