2014-2015 Catalog 
    
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AS 112 - Chassis, Steering and Alignment

Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
This course provides the knowledge and skills required of the professional wheel alignment and chassis repair technician. Emphasis is on passenger car and light truck suspension and steering system design, operation, maintenance, repair, and diagnosis, including two-wheel alignment, four-wheel alignment, steering gear and rack-and-pinion service. Wheel and tire diagnosis is included. Completion of NATEF tasks is tracked throughout the course. Lab activities include utilizing the latest in wheel alignment and tire service equipment.Prerequisite: COMPASS placement into ENG 101  or minimum grade of “C” in one of the following: ENG 021  and ENG 099  or the EAP course sequence ENG 079  and ENG 089 , or ENG 096 ; and appropriate placement or “C” or better in  .