Mar 28, 2024  
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2020-2021 
    
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

AST 134: Steering, Suspension, and Brakes Lab

8 Cr
Quarters: S
Students will apply theory presented in AST 133   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 electronic brake systems utilizing industry standard procedures and equipment, on live vehicles. 
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in or completion of AST 100   with a C or better, eligible for MATH 049C   and ENGL 090T  , or permission of instructor.