| Course Rubric-Number-Section: | ABDR-1323-2001 |
| Credit: | 3 |
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| CIP Code: | 47.0603 |
| Course Title: | Front & Rear Wheel Alignment |
| Course Description: | Study of vehicle steering components including alignment, tire rotation, and balancing. |
| Prerequisites: | None |
| Co-requisites: | None |
| Course Meets: | Lecture: Thursday 8:00AM to 10:20AM Building: 200F room 109 Lab: Thursday 10:20AM to 12:40PM Building: 200F room 112 Lab: Thursday 1:00PM to 3:40PM Building: 200F room 112 |
| Instructor: | Joseph Cantu |
| Office Phone Number: | 956-364-4825 |
| Email Address: | jcantu18@tstc.edu |
| Office Fax Number: | 956-364-5159 |
| Building & Office Room Number: | F 109 |
| Office Hours: | M-W-F 8-9am |
| Approved by: | Clint Campbell | Date: | 2019-04-26 |
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| Course Outcomes | |
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| CO1: | Identify the functions of steering components |
| CO2: | Diagnose front and rear vehicle alignment angles |
| CO3: | Demonstrate proper procedures when balancing and rotating tires |
| CO4: | Align vehicles to manufacturers' specifications |
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| Item | Title | Author | Publisher | Edition | ISBN |
| 1 | Front and Rear Wheel Alignment | ABDR 1323 | Bookstore | Workbook | 10412275 |
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| Item | Resource | Quantity |
| 1 | Approved safety glasses (clear lens) | 1 |
| 2 | 10-12' (3m) Metric retractable tape measure | 1 |
| 3 | 3 ring loose leaf notebook | 1 |
| 4 | Spiral or paper for notebook | 1 |
| 5 | Pencils | 2 |
| 6 | Scantron | 1 |
Tool Resource Statement Tools and materials must be acquired by the beginning of the third class week or the student will be dismissed until resources are complete |
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| Test | 20% | ||||||||||
| Assessment Label: | Assessment Description | Assessment Value | |||||||||
| Safety Test: | Complete lab safety test during lab orientation | 2.22% | |||||||||
| Test 2: | Camber and Caster Influence | 2.22% | |||||||||
| Test 3: | Camber and Caster tolerance | 2.22% | |||||||||
| Test 4: | 01T1 - Suspension angles (comprehensive) | 2.22% | |||||||||
| Test 5: | "Techniques for Front Wheel Alignment" | 2.22% | |||||||||
| Test 6: | 02T1 - Suspension diagnostics (comprehensive) | 2.22% | |||||||||
| Test 7: | Suspension Parts Identification | 2.22% | |||||||||
| Test 8: | STE 01 Wheels and Tires | 2.22% | |||||||||
| Final Exam: | Final Course Exam (comprehensive) | 2.22% | |||||||||
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| Lab | 80% | ||||||||||
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| Lab 1: | Measure Toe and Wheel run out | 10.00% | |||||||||
| Lab 2: | Measure Turning Radius | 10.00% | |||||||||
| Lab 3: | Measure Camber and Caster using mechanical gauges | 10.00% | |||||||||
| Lab 4: | SLA camber and caster exercise | 10.00% | |||||||||
| Lab 5: | Demonstration of balancing a tire and wheel assembly | 10.00% | |||||||||
| Lab 6: | Balance wheel/tire assembly | 10.00% | |||||||||
| Homework 1: | Complete essays regarding "Alignment Wheel Meets Body" according to instructional handout | 10.00% | |||||||||
| Homework 2: | Complete test worksheet based on "Wheel Alignment" handout | 10.00% | |||||||||
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| Assessment Label | Assessment Description/Course outcomes met | Assessment Value in Percent |
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| Safety Test | Complete lab safety test during lab orientation Course outcomes met: CO3 | 2.22 | 2.22% |
| Test 2 | Camber and Caster Influence Course outcomes met: CO1, CO2 | 2.22 | 2.22% |
| Lab 1 | Measure Toe and Wheel run out Course outcomes met: CO2, CO1 | 10.00 | 10.00% |
| Lab 2 | Measure Turning Radius Course outcomes met: CO1, CO2 | 10.00 | 10.00% |
| Test 3 | Camber and Caster tolerance Course outcomes met: CO2, CO1 | 2.22 | 2.22% |
| Test 4 | 01T1 - Suspension angles (comprehensive) Course outcomes met: CO1, CO2 | 2.22 | 2.22% |
| Lab 3 | Measure Camber and Caster using mechanical gauges Course outcomes met: CO2, CO4 | 10.00 | 10.00% |
| Test 5 | "Techniques for Front Wheel Alignment" Course outcomes met: CO1, CO2 | 2.22 | 2.22% |
| Lab 4 | SLA camber and caster exercise Course outcomes met: CO2, CO1, CO4 | 10.00 | 10.00% |
| Test 6 | 02T1 - Suspension diagnostics (comprehensive) Course outcomes met: CO4, CO1, CO2 | 2.22 | 2.22% |
| Lab 5 | Demonstration of balancing a tire and wheel assembly Course outcomes met: CO3 | 10.00 | 10.00% |
| Homework 1 | Complete essays regarding "Alignment Wheel Meets Body" according to instructional handout Course outcomes met: CO3, CO4, CO1, CO2 | 10.00 | 10.00% |
| Test 7 | Suspension Parts Identification Course outcomes met: CO1 | 2.22 | 2.22% |
| Test 8 | STE 01 Wheels and Tires Course outcomes met: CO3 | 2.22 | 2.22% |
| Lab 6 | Balance wheel/tire assembly Course outcomes met: CO3 | 10.00 | 10.00% |
| Homework 2 | Complete test worksheet based on "Wheel Alignment" handout Course outcomes met: CO2, CO4, CO1, CO3 | 10.00 | 10.00% |
| Final Exam | Final Course Exam (comprehensive) Course outcomes met: CO2, CO1 | 2.22 | 2.22% |
| 100.00 | 100.00% | ||
Description of Graded Elements of the Course:
Student test assessments will be graded on the ability to choose the correct answer in regard to multiple choice test questions or provide the correct answer to test questions that require a missing word or brief statement. Performance assessments are designed to enhance the student’s level of competency based on the course outcomes and expectations of the industry
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| 2 | Defining Camber and Caster | |||||||||||
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| 3 | Toe and Bump steer | |||||||||||
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| 4 | Turning Radius: cause and effect of proper and improper turning radius
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| 5 | Steering Axis Inclination (SAI): discussion of SAI and its use in diagnosing alignment problems | |||||||||||
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| 6 | Included Angle (IA) and Scrub Radius: review of SAI and a discussion of IA, and scrub radius and their relationship to collision diagnostics | |||||||||||
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| 7 | Suspension Diagnostics: comprehensive discussion of alignment angles and the variable outcomes and benefits to damage diagnostics | |||||||||||
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| 8 | Damage Analysis using I-CAR DAM 03 review steering and suspension components to and discuss possible damage situations. | |||||||||||
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| 9 | Steering and Suspension and Diagnostics review of diagnostics and begin I-CAR STE 01: Identification of wheel and tire assemblies, and proper balancing procedures | |||||||||||
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| 10 | Tires and Wheels I-CAR STE 01: continued identification of proper tire repair, rotation, and wheel bearing maintenance | |||||||||||
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| 11 | Tracking and Thrust Angle identification of proper vehicle tracking, ride height, and associated | |||||||||||
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| 12 | Final Exam and Completion of Lab Objectives | |||||||||||
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The Auto Collision Department or acting Instructor reserves the right to substitute or rearrange lecture topics, lab projects, homework, tests, or assignments based on the needs of the class or requirements to meet course outcomes and objectives. Once weekly 1323 objectives are completed, additional lab time may be used for other class objectives within semester.
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Instructor Participation Policy: A student is expected to attend and participate during the scheduled period of instruction (lecture and lab). This begins with the first scheduled class day of the term. A student deemed a non-participant for more than 10% ( 3.0 hours) of the lecture or 10% ( 6.0 hours) of the lab periods, regardless of grades earned on assignments, will have to repeat the course. A student is considered tardy up to 15 minutes into the scheduled lecture or lab, and thereafter will be considered a non-participant for that period of instruction. |
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Course Policies:
Safety Procedures
Students are required to participate in a safety lecture prior to performing in the laboratory portion of the course. A written test will be given to each participating student covering the presented safety materials. Students must complete the safety test with 100% accuracy prior to receiving lab assignments.
All lecture and laboratory safety rules and regulations will be followed in every detail. Failure to comply with this policy will result in dismissal from class until further notice.
Acceptance Attire
Classroom and Lab Behaviors
Late Work/Test Policies
All students are required to be present for class. However, unexpected circumstances will occur. If a student has an excused absence, death or illness in the immediate family, the student must notify the instructor of record immediately. If a test is missed, the instructor has to give permission for make up. The missed test must be made up before the next scheduled period of instruction.
An excused absence only allows for make up of missed assignments or test. The absence is recorded.
Assignments are due at the beginning of class of the set due date. Late assignments will not be accepted and a grade of “zero” will be earned for said assignment. Students that have notified the instructor prior to the absence may be considered excused.
Pop tests
Can be given at any time by the instructor and are not make up items.
Exemptions
Students can be exempted from a final exam if:
Cell Phone Policy
Cell phones may not be used in the classroom or lab as they are unsafe and disruptive to the environment.
Anyone failing to adhere to this policy will be dismissed from class and issued a non-participation grade (absence) for that period of instruction.
Departmental Awards Ceremony/Cleanup Policy
Each student is expected to participate in the awards ceremony and cleanup activities once the date has been identified.
Students with unexpected circumstances can be excused by the department chair only.
TSTC school calendar identifies the end of the semester. Student break begins the day after |