Home > What we do > Technical Training > Steering & Suspension Systems

Steering & Suspension Systems

Objective:

The aim of this one-day steering and suspension course is to provide an understanding of steering and suspension principles, components and wheel alignment principles used throughout the light-vehicle industry.
Many vehicles are fitted with Power Assistance to the steering system.
The content of this course will provide an understanding of hydraulic, electric and electro hydraulic power assisted steering systems.

Course Content:

  • Steering components
    Steering mechanism
    Linkages
    Ball joints
    Anti-roll bars
    Steering and suspension checks
    Steering column
  • Suspension components
    Suspension top mounts
    Anti-roll bar and linkage
    Shock absorbers
    Springs
  • Wheel alignment
    Over-steer – Under-steer
    Wheel alignment
    Toe-in / toe-out
    Wheel alignment checks
  • Suspension Geometry
    Camber / Caster
    KPI/SAI
    Included angle
  • Pre-checks
  • Four wheel Alignment
  • Power steering
    Hydraulic / Electric Power Steering
    Electro Hydraulic Power Steering
  • Steer by wire
    Principles
    Components
  • Active Suspension
    Principles
Duration: 1 Day
Course Price: £155.00 + VAT

ata logo

GatesSKMonroe Shock AbsorbersPierburgSKFSWFTRWValeoWalker