Instructor: John Frala
Office: T103B
Office Hours: As posted on line
Course information: http://faculty.riohondo.edu/jfrala
Voice Mail: (562) 692-0921, ext. 3912
E-mail: jfrala@riohondo.edu
Suspension, Steering & Alignment
SRS (Honda & Acura)
Course Description
This course studies design principles of passenger vehicle and light truck suspension system. Emphasis is placed on the skills required in the diagnosis, repair & adjustment of wheel alignment, including two and four-wheel alignment angles. Complete suspension overhaul will be done in the laboratory, as well as wheel alignment using either two-or four-wheel computer alignment machines.
Required Text and Lab workbook, Author Chris Johanson ,
August 28, 2006 to October 20, 2006
Manager checks for tools, fender covers, safety glasses, repair orders, etc.
Foreman 1 is in charge of shop work, vehicles, tool return, work assignment, parking.
Foreman 2 is in charge of clean up.
Task is based upon text and American Honda Modules. Honda Modules are to be completed as per Honda PACT requirements
Workbook Date completed
Week ONE
Chapter 1 & 2 Basic suspension & steering
Shop safety & environment
Module SR 01 ________
Module SR 02 ________
Chapter 3&4 Special service tools
Common suspension systems
Module SR 03 ________
Module SR 04 ________
Module SR 05 ________
Week Two
Chapter 5and 6 Front suspension
Kingpins, ball joints, & springs
Module SR 07 ________
Module SR 08 ________
Module SR 09 ________
Module SR 10 ________
Chapter 7&8 Rear suspension
Module SR 12 ________
Module SR 13 ________
Chapter 16&17 Wheel alignment
Module SR 16 and SR 17 and SR 18 ________
Week Three
Chapter 9 Steering systems ________
Module SR 11 ________
Module SR
Chapter 10&11Steering Manual & power
Module SRC 19 ________
Chapter 18 Suspension & Steering Troubleshooting ________
Week Four
Mid term testing
Module BD 06 ________
Module BD 07 ________
Week Six
Module BD 08 ________
Module BD 09 ________
Week Seven
Module BD 12 ________
Module BD 16 ________
Week Eight
Final review
Final Testing