Steering & Suspension Systems

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