AUTO 160 - Automotive Suspension, Steering, and Alignment

    Recent Professors
    Ignacio Castaneda Garcia, Paul Katson
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    None
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of AUTO 160
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course covers automotive passenger car and light truck alignment, steering, and suspension systems. It emphasizes the theory and function of modern front- and rear-wheel drive suspension systems and equipment, safety procedures, proper service techniques, component failure analysis, and repair. Students practice alignment procedures on state-of-the-art alignment equipment. This course prepares students for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A4 Suspension and Steering examination. Note: When the course is offered online, lab tasks and instructor demonstration are performed in a virtual environment.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 8:00am–9:30am