This course is designed for the technician or service writer who has been working in the industry for two years or more. Each class day is from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Thursday. This course is approximately 60% hands-on and 40% classroom activities. Class size is limited to 10 students.

• The evolution of alignment angles
• Advanced non-alignment related diagnosis
• Customer communication
• Diagnostic alignment angles
• Automatic level control systems
• Four wheel steering systems
• Installing after-market alignment products
• Supplemental restraint systems

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COURSE OUTLINE

It is the main objective of this course to familiarize each participant with the need for 4-wheel alignments, diagnosis of non-alignmen related problems, expanded diagnosis of non-adjustable alignment angles, expanded understanding of 4-wheel steering system operation, installation of after-market alignment products, and the operation and diagnosis of non-computerized and computerized load leveling systems.

To accomplish these goals, the course will cover self-leveling systems, selling 4-wheel alignments, and expanded diagnostics of non-adjustable alignment angles. Each participant will take part in actual alignment exercises to learn how to diagnose the vehicle for bent suspension components using non-adjustable alignment angles.

To demonstrate the realization of these goals, the participant will successfully complete the unit exams as well as the advanced alignment exam with a score of 75% or greater.

1. The evolution of Alignment Angles

2. Non-Alignment Related Problems

A. Tire Pull
B. Brake Pull
C. Rear Thrust Causing Pull
D. Bump Steer
E. Memory Steer
F. Power Steering Pull
G. Bent Suspension System Components
H. Set-Back
I. Torque Steer
J. Vibration

3. Customer Communication

4. Diagnostic Angles

A. Steering Axis Inclination and the Included Angle
B. Set-Back
C. Toe Out On Turns (TOOT)
D. Scrub Radius

5. Automatic Level Control Systems

A. Electronically Controlled Rear Air Inflatable Shock Absorber Systems
B. Electronic Air Strut Suspension Systems (Lincoln Continental and Mark VIII)
C. Electronic Hydraulic Strut Suspension Systems (Infinti Q45)

6. Four Wheel Steering Systems

7. Installation of After Market Alignment Products

A. Passenger Cars
B. Light Trucks
C. Thrust Correction on Rear Wheel Drive Leaf Spring Suspension Systems.

8. Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)

Local Field Clinics
SPC's professional ASE trainers provide specific alignment and suspension information on new model vehicles. Topics include; adjustment methods, problems associated with suspension and alignment, technical service bulletins, and service procedures.

Basic Alignment
This course is designed for the technician or service writer who has been working in the industry for up to one year. Held at Specialty Product's main plant in Longmont, Co.