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Combined Instructor Led Alignment Training - $500 2024 Combined Alignment Training Schedule
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IN HOUSE BASIC ALIGNMENT TRAINING
This 3-day Basic Alignment course is designed for entry level technicians that are new to vehicle alignment concepts and procedures. The course consists of presentations and demonstrations along with extensive hands-on training. This class normally consists of 40% classroom and 60% shop instruction. Basic testing on alignment principles is included to track progress and to help the student understand the importance of a total wheel alignment.
After completion of this course the student should be able to:
- Understand basic suspension and steering component design.
- Describe the inspection and testing procedures for steering and suspension components.
- Understand basic automotive alignment angle concepts.
- Understand the purpose of vehicle alignment specifications.
- Explain why total vehicle alignment is needed.
- Demonstrate the proper procedure for measuring basic alignment angles.
- Describe the procedures needed to complete a basic vehicle alignment.
- Perform proper basic wheel alignment procedures on modern automobiles and light trucks.
- Understand basic procedures for installation of aftermarket alignment aids.
Class schedule is 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday.
IN HOUSE ADVANCED ALIGNMENT TRAINING
This 2-day Advanced Alignment course is designed for the technician that has been working with vehicle alignments for at least a year. The completion of the Basic Alignment Course is highly recommended. This course consists of presentations and demonstrations that include 60% classroom and 40% hands-on instruction. Advanced testing is included to track progress and to help the student understand the importance of a total wheel alignment.
After completion of this course the student should be able to:
- Explain why total vehicle alignment is important.
- Understand the concepts of advanced alignment angles such as Steering Axis Inclination, Scrub Radius, Bump Steer, and Vehicle Symmetry measurements.
- Explain how advanced alignment angles affect handling and performance of the vehicle.
- Demonstrate the proper procedure for measuring basic and advanced alignment angles.
- Understand the proper way to install original equipment and aftermarket alignment aids such as truck caster/camber sleeves, dual angle shims and strut camber bolts.
- Explain the issues involved when ride height is altered such as lowered and lifted vehicles.
- Demonstrate how to properly align lowered and lifted vehicles with modified alignment specifications.
Class schedule is from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Thursday and Friday.