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Automotive Wheel Alignments

Course ID: AUT-3137Q7
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Students will learn to use wheel alignment equipment. The course covers alignment theory and angles, as well as hands-on portions performing pre-alignment inspections, making measurements and performing basic adjustments on the vehicle. This course includes Hunter training materials and certification.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Describe the alignment angles on a vehicle.
2. Diagnose steering and tire wear concerns caused by basic alignment issues.
3. Perform a pre-alignment inspection to identify condition of wear items.
4. Measure the alignment angles on a vehicle.
5. Make basic adjustments and identify additional needs
6. Students will obtain a Hunter equipment certificate.

Outline of Instruction

1. Alignment Angles
a. Toe, Caster, Camber, Thrust Line, SAI, Toe-Out on turns, Scrub Radius
2. Determine possible adjustments
a. Research manufacturers' adjustment procedures
b. Research aftermarket adjustment components and kits
3. Diagnosing symptoms
a. How alignment affects:
i. steering wheel centering
ii. pulls
iii. drifts
iv. tire wear
b. Eliminate other possibilities such as brakes or mismatched tires
4. Perform pre-alignment inspection
a. Identify faulty steering & suspension linkages and bushings
b. Describe the importance of tire pressure,check and adjust.
c. Check for collision damage or faulty previous repairs
5. Using computerized wheel aligners
a. Properly setup equipment
b. Perform and alignment check and evaluate measurements
c. Make adjustments and verify repair.