Apr 28, 2024  
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2017-2018 
    
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

AST 132: Steering, Suspension, and Brakes Lab

4 or 8 Cr
Quarters: S
Students will apply theory presented in AST 131  as they perform steering and suspension system inspections, measurements, diagnostics, and repairs.  Students will remove, disassemble, repair, assemble, and reinstall steering and suspension components and perform four-wheel alignments using modern computerized equipment.  This course is also an introduction to automotive brake system types, function, and their diagnostics and repair procedures.  Students will inspect, diagnose, disassemble, and repair mechanical and electronic brake systems utilizing industry standard procedures and equipment on live vehicles.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in or completion of AST 100  with a grade of C or better, eligibility for MATH 049C  and eligibility for ENGL 090T , or permission of instructor.