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Course Outline
DT 180
Suspension and Alignment
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| Credits: 5 |
Clock Hours per Quarter: 62
AA Discipline:
Lecture Hours:38
Lab Hours:24
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Description
Study of suspensions as found on medium and heavy duty vehicles. Alignment of axles and wheels is also covered. Topics include Alignment principles and terminology, Spring suspensions, Air suspensions, Beam suspensions, Tire wear identification, and wheel safety. This class will emphasize ASE/NATEF competency completion. Students must be seeking a degree or certificate in Diesel Equipment Mechanics |
Intended Learning Outcomes
Apply appropriate alignment principles and terminology
Describe front suspension systems
Describe rear suspension systems including spring, air and beam
Describe tire wear characteristics
Apply appropriate wheel safety, handling and repair
Differentiate between basic types of wheels
Identify various tire and wheel sizes
Identify wheel mounting hardware
Track appropriate competencies using the Skill Manager System
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Course Topics
Alignment terminology
Alignment principles
Front suspensions
Rear suspensions
Tire wear
Tire safety
Types of wheels
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Syllabi
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Quarter
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Item
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Instructor |
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| DT 180 |
Spring 2013 |
8914 |
Dwight Penner |
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| DT 180 |
Winter 2013 |
8914 |
Dwight Penner |
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| DT 180 |
Winter 2013 |
0025 |
Richard Hellie |
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| DT 180 |
Fall 2012 |
8914 |
Dwight Penner |
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| DT 180 |
Summer 2012 |
8914 |
Dwight Penner |
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Two Year Projected Schedule
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Fall |
Winter |
Spring |
Summer |
Mini |
Fall |
Winter |
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Summer |
Mini |
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*If fall quarter starts on an odd year (2003, 2005, etc.), it's Year One.
**If fall quarter starts on an even year (2002, 2004, etc.), it's Year Two.
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