AUTO 200 - Suspension, Steering, and Alignment Service

    Recent Professors
    SGriffith@riohondo.edu, cmckeever@riohondo.edu, RPowell@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    AUTO 103
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of AUTO 200
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course covers the principles of suspension, steering, and wheel alignment for 21st century imported and domestic automobiles and light trucks. Emphasis is placed on developing skills required in the diagnosis, and/or repair and adjustment to steering systems and wheel alignment angles. Complete suspension and steering system overhaul is covered in the laboratory, and computerized wheel alignment and computerized wheel balancing equipment are techniques that will be utilized and demonstrated. This course is designed for students who want to work in the automotive sector, or automotive technicians who need to improve their skills and knowledge in suspension, steering, and alignment. Students may re-enroll in the course only one time, and only with permission from the Division of Career and Technical Education (C.T.E.), in order to meet certification and licensure standards.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 6:00pm–7:25pm, Mon Wed 2:20pm–3:45pm, Mon Wed 8:00am–9:25am, Tue Thu 2:20pm–3:45pm