Courses

A quality repair begins with a thorough damage analysis of the vehicle. This course describes the various inspections needed to locate damage in the steering and suspension systems. It explains what information to obtain during the customer consultation to help identify possible damage. The course describes multiple ways to perform inspections. It explains how to recognize abnormal conditions in steering effort, tire wear, toe, caster, and setback that indicate damage to the parts of the steering and suspension systems.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

State how to locate different types of damage during a visual inspection.
Describe how to inspect tires, struts, shock absorbers, and springs for damage.
Explain damage that can cause toe, caster, and camber issues.
State the conditions that can affect wheel alignment angles.
Describe the types of damage that occur in a steering system.
Explain how to inspect a steering system for damage.

Prerequisite:

Steering and Suspension Operation