Overview
This course, part one of a two part series, introduces the learner to automotive suspension and steering basics. The learner is guided to a more complete understanding of important theory as well as the diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair procedures used by today's automotive technicians. Topics include suspensions - the basics of tires and wheels, shock absorbers and struts, plus front- and rear-suspensions. 54 interactions actively involve the learner in the training. Lesson interactions provide the learner opportunities to apply what he or she has learned. The computer assesses the learner's level of understanding of all learning objectives. When the learner answers a question incorrectly the computer provides remedial instruction and reviews the material until the learner can answer correctly. All questions in this course are fully narrated. Narrations enhance comprehension and are welcome support for learners with reading skill deficits and when English is the learner's second language.
Mastery's exclusive Follow-up Review, standard in all Mastery Advantage courses, provides time-delayed reinforcement and review of the learner's newly acquired knowledge. The Follow-up Review enhances the transfer of newly acquired knowledge to the learner's long-term memory.
The Learner navigates through the course and its resources using the standard Mastery Control Bar. Course resources include a fully narrated glossary of terms. Each term is pronounced and its definition read aloud to the learner. A topical index provides a complete map to the instructional material. The learner can ask for all course information on any topic at any time during the lesson presentations.
| Identify the major types of front and rear suspension systems used on passenger vehicles..
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| Identify the components in a front short arm or long arm suspension system.
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| Identify the components in a macpherson strut suspension system.
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| Identify the components in a live axle rear suspension system.
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| Identify the components in an independent rear suspension system.
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| Describe the operation of a shock absorber.
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| Identify the components of a macpherson strut suspension system.
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| Identify the types of suspensions that use shock absorbers.
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| Test the operation of a shock absorber.
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| Describe the steps necessary to rebuild a macpherson strut assembly.
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| Perform a pre-alignment inspection.
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| Identify causes of tire wear pattern.
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| Identify alignment problems related to suspension component wear.
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| Inspect rear suspension systems.
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| Define the major suspension alignment angles.
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| Describe the sequence for a four-wheel alignment.
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| Describe the procedures for performing a caster steer.
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| Describe the procedures for adjusting caster.
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| Describe the procedures for adjusting camber
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| Describe the adjustments to the rear suspension that affect thrust line.
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