This course provides the basic fundamentals required for advanced topics of steering suspension and alignment. This class is designed to teach the principles of automotive braking, the diagnosis, and service of different brake systems. Instruction includes drum, disc, master cylinder and hydraulics repair and service. This course will include safety practices and procedures for basic equipment operations required in electrical and driveability lab. An introductory course to automotive electrical theories, circuit designs, wiring methods, battery theory and testing.
Credits Covers the theory, operation and testing of the battery, cranking motor and alternator.
On-car circuit and component diagnosis, bench disassembly and testing is included. A fundamental course designed to give the student the knowledge necessary to understand present day fuel systems. Credit A study in manual transaxle design and service as it differs from manual transmissions of conventional design. A study of the basics in theory and service of air conditioning systems. Included are the study of engine cooling systems, heating systems and the freon recovery machines.