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ACR 1270 - Unibody Suspension and Steering Systems |
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Course Description Provides instruction in unibody suspension
and steering system damage analysis and repair. Topics include: Theory,
parallelogram suspension parts removal and replacement, rack and pinion
steering system removal and replacement, damage analysis, quick check system
damage determination, front end suspension equipment usage, and safety
procedures. |
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Competency Areas |
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Parallelogram Suspension Parts Removal and Replacement |
Class |
2 |
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Rack and Pinion Steering System Removal and Replacement |
D. Lab |
1 |
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Damage Analysis |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
2 |
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Quick Check System Damage Determination |
Credit |
2 |
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Front End Suspension Equipment Usage |
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Safety Procedures |
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Prerequisite: |
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Corequisite: |
ACR 1000, ACR 1010, and ACR 1020 |
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Course
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Competency |
After
completing this section, the student will be able to: |
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D. Lab
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P. Lab/ O.B.I. |
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SUSPENSION PARTS REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT |
2 |
3
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6 |
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Components |
Identify all front and rear suspension components. |
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Disassembly and assembly |
Disassemble and assemble a complete suspension assembly. |
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RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT |
2 |
2
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3 |
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Components |
Identify the components of a rack and pinion steering assembly. |
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Disassembly and assembly |
Disassemble and assemble a rack and pinion assembly. |
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DAMAGE ANALYSIS |
6 |
2
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4 |
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Identification procedure |
Identify damaged
suspension and steering components on a unibody vehicle. |
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QUICK CHECK SYSTEM DAMAGE DETERMINATION |
4 |
1
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3 |
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Damage analysis techniques |
Initiate the bounce-rebound check system. |
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Determine if any suspension or steering components is misaligned or
damaged. |
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FRONT END SUSPENSION EQUIPMENT USAGE |
4 |
1
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3 |
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Procedures |
Demonstrate the ability to properly use all equipment and tools safely
and correctly for front end suspension. |
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SAFETY PROCEDURES |
2 |
1
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1 |
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Procedures |
Initiate proper safety procedures. |
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Suggested
Resources |
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Media |
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Print |
Duffy, James E. (2009).
Auto body repair technology
(5th Ed.). New York: Delmar
– Cengage. Duffy, James E.
(2004). Auto body repair
technology (4th Ed.).
New York: Delmar Learning. |
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A/V |
Tires and wheels: STE01 [CD-ROM].
(2003). Illinois: Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair
[Producer and Distributor]. Suspension systems: STE02
[CD-ROM]. (2003). Illinois: Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision
Repair [Producer and Distributor]. Rack and pinion and parallelogram steering
systems: STE03 [CD-ROM]. (2003). Illinois: Inter-Industry Conference on
Auto Collision Repair [Producer and Distributor]. Wheel alignment and diagnostic angles:
STE04 [CD-ROM]. (2003). Illinois: Inter-Industry Conference on
Auto Collision Repair [Producer and Distributor]. |
Posted:
08/19/09