Chassis & Climate Control (AMT 2100)

Term: 2026-2027 Spring Semester

Faculty

Robert L. CallananShow MyInfo popup for Robert L. Callanan

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Ronald L. RainesShow MyInfo popup for Ronald L. Raines

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Tim F. MichelShow MyInfo popup for Tim F. Michel

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Daniel Lee ReadingShow MyInfo popup for Daniel Lee Reading

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Lloyd Clark Miller IVShow MyInfo popup for Lloyd Clark Miller IV

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Schedule

Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri, 12:35 PM - 4:25 PM (1/6/2027 - 4/30/2027) Location: RTCW RTC-W

Description

The Chassis portion of this course includes steering, suspension and brakes. The steering and suspension sections include
how to identify, diagnose and replace steering and suspension components such as rack and pinion steering, Macp herson struts, shocks, ball joints and tie rod ends. Students w ill learn essential tire work components, using the latest in road force wheel balancing equipment. Students will also learn how
to properly align a vehicle using the latest laser alignment equipment. In the brakes section, students w ill learn how to complete a proper brake job on both drum and disc systems. Students will use the most up-to-date car brake lathes and true rotors, which are mandatory for most warranty repairs in dealerships. This course will cover how to diagnose and repair
ABS and stability control systems . Also covered in this course is Climate Control instruction . Students will learn how to service R134A systems by diagnosing and replacing A/C components, and will use a