ASE 240

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COURSE SYLLABUS

1.	TITLE OF COURSE:	SUSPENSION AND STEERING II
	PREFIX/NUMBER:	ASE 240	CREDIT HOURS:	3 CR. (9 INT)
2.	PREREQUISITE:	None

3.	RESOURCES NEEDED:
	TEXT:	Automotive Steering and Suspension
	SUPPLIES:	Basic tools and uniform shirts
4.	COURSE DESCRIPTION:	Emphasizes lecture and related experiences in the diagnosis and service of electronic suspensions and steering systems and their components.
5.	COURSE GOAL:

6.	COURSE OBJECTIVES:
	By the end of the course, students will:
	(A)	To demonstrate and understand on board computer systems which controls the vehicle suspension.
	(B)	To identify various components such as: sensors, actuators, compressors, pumps, solenoids, and relays.
	(C)	To diagnose and repair suspension air bags.
	(D)	To diagnose air struts and electronic McPhearson struts.
	(E)	To correct a real toe-in-angle using a full contact alignment shim.
	(F)	To correct a rear camber angle using a full contact alignment shim.
	(G)	To correct a front camber/caster angle by shifting the vehicles engine cradle.
	(H)	To correct a camber/caster angles on various light trucks using alignment bushings.
	(I)	To understand, diagnose, and correct all alignment angles on active suspension systems.
	(J)	To diagnose active suspension problems using the vehicles on-board self-diagnostics.
	(K)	To retrieve diagnostic trouble codes using various types of scan tools.
	(L)	To properly remove, flush, and replace rack and pinion steering assemblies.
	(M)	To diagnose and repair constant velocity shafts.
	(N)	To understand, service, and replace universal joints.
	(O)	To service double carden universal joints.

7.	EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
	(A) There will be a written exam after each unit and a final, during the 7½ week term, during class time, and on announced dates. All will be weighted equally, except the final will count double.
	(B) There may be unannounced “pop” quizzes throughout the 7½ week term, which will also be weighted equally to other exams.
	(C) Routine evaluations will be made on an individual basis by the instructor during each lab session.
	(D) There will be a lab final (performance) exam. The score on this exam will be entered twice (doubled) when computing your final grade.
	(E) Grading will be weighted--30% of your grade for written assignments, 40% of your grade for lab assignments, 30% of your grade for tests. One grade point value will be deducted from total grade percentage for every hour absent.

			Grading Scale Raw Score Range	Letter Grade
			90 to 100	A
			80 to 89	B
			70 to 79	C
			60 to 69	D
			0 to 59	F

Written Assignments 30%	Lab Assignments 40%	Tests 30%	Attendance
50/50 50/38 50/50	50/38 50/50 50/38	100/90 100/70 100/90	One point will be deducted from total grade percentage for each hour absent
150/138	150/126	300/250

Special Remarks:
1.	All announced examinations will be made up of multiple choice, completion and short essay type questions and will be given during regular class periods. Make-up exams will only be given if prior arrangements have been made.
2.	Attendance: College policy states that students may be dropped from enrollment when absent 20% of the scheduled class meetings. If enrolled from the beginning of the term, 15 hours will usually constitute 20% of a four-credit semester course which meets five hours per week. Reinstatement procedures are described in the PCC catalog.
3.	Tardy Policy: A student who is late three times (enters classroom after the instructor has taken roll) will be charged with one full absence unless the student can provide valid reasons for one or more of these tardies.
4.	Assignments/Missed Exams: It is the student's responsibility, whether present or absent, to obtain all material presented and to complete all course assignments. If prior arrangements are made or extenuating circumstances exist, makeup of tests may be allowed. Late homework papers will not be accepted unless those same extenuating circumstances exist. Makeup of quizzes is to be at the instructor's discretion.

8.	COURSE OUTLINE:
I.	Chassis Electrical- diagnose/test sensors, actuators, and relays
II.	Air Ride Suspension- service/operation
III.	Real Alignment- after market shims
IV.	4-wheel Drive- Alignment procedures
V.	Steering column- ignition switch service and repair
VI.	Drive Train- universal joint service
VII.	Differential- axle/ bearing service
VIII.	VIII Front Wheel Drive- constant velocity shaft service
IX.	Rack-n-Pinion Steering- replacement/flushing system
X.	Frame Diagnosis and Service- indications of frame damage

9.	METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
	To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in discussions, readings, in-class writing, and peer review activities. The instructor may assign point values to such activities.
10.	ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
	The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor.
11.	ADA NOTICE:
	Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.