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Suspension System Basics

The THORS Suspension System Basics course is designed to provide learners with basic knowledge of the components in a suspension system and offer valuable insights into their operation and interactions with each other. Ready to take the next step? Explore the course details and see everything we’ve packed into this program!

Learning Hours: 2.5

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Course Description

The THORS Suspension System Basics course is designed to provide learners with basic knowledge of the components in a suspension system and offer valuable insights into their operation and interactions with each other. This course also introduces the learners to the various types of suspension systems.

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Who will benefit from this suspension system course?

Quality, manufacturing, engineering, design, testing, purchasing, and sales functions at organizations that require an understanding of the basic terminology of suspension system components, operating principles of suspension systems, and the types of suspension used in the automotive industry.

Course Classification

This manufacturing course by THORS eLearning Solutions covers identification of key terms and understanding of key concepts.

*THORS uses the Bloom’s Taxonomy Methodology for our course development.

Certificate Awarded for Suspension System Basics

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Learning Objectives

  1. Identify each component that makes up a suspension system.
  2. Explain the purpose of each component in a suspension system.
  3. Explain the principles that make a suspension system function.
  4. Understand the various operating variables and their importance in a suspension system.
  5. Understand how other vehicle systems interact with the suspension system.
  6. Summarize the various types of suspension systems and how each one functions.

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Table of Contents

  1. Suspension System Components
    1. Tires
    2. Wheels
    3. Steering Knuckles
    4. Control Arms
    5. Shock Absorbers
    6. Springs
      1. Coil Springs
      2. Leaf Springs
      3. Torsion Bar
      4. Air Springs
    7. Bump Stop
    8. Anti-Roll Bar
    9. Track Bar
    10. Bushings
    11. Ball Joints
      1. Ball Joint Attachments
      2. Ball Joint Architecture
      3. Ball Joint Locations
  2. Suspension System Principles
    1. Gross Vehicle Weight
    2. Suspension Operating Variables
      1. Camber
      2. Caster
      3. Kingpin Inclination (KPI)
      4. Scrub Radius
      5. Toe
    3. Other System Interactions
      1. Chassis System
      2. Braking System
      3. Steering System
      4. Powertrain System
  3. Suspension System Types
    1. Independent Suspension System
      1. MacPherson Suspension System
      2. Double A-Arm Suspension System
      3. SLA Suspension System
      4. Multi-Link Suspension System
      5. Trailing Arm Suspension System
    2. Dependent Suspension System
      1. Solid Front Axle
      2. Solid Rear Axle

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