ASST 1101 - Ford Safety, Fundamentals & Chassis

This course deals with many basic elements of automotive shop procedures and repair. Proper use of hand and power tools, shop safety, OSHA hazard and communications standard/hazard chemical right-to-know. Thread repair, tube flaring, fasteners, micrometers and other equipment used by professional automotive technicians. Introduction and use of Ford service information, web based training, and repair order completion. Study of operation, diagnosis, and service of disc, drum and electronic brake systems used on late model Ford vehicles. Study of the principles of operations, disassembly procedures, and repair of Ford steering and suspension systems including four wheel alignment and computer wheel balancing off of the vehicle.

Location: M
Credits: 6
Classroom Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 180