High Performance Automotive Steering

Course code IAST 2145

Credit 7.0

Length 175.0 hours

Course outline View

Students learn about the design and function of light duty automotive steering gears and will perform troubleshooting and overhauling procedures. Topics include steering boxes, steering racks, hydraulic pressure assisted steering gears and racks. Additional topics include steering columns, supplemental restraint systems, steering geometry and performance modifications.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • Steering gears
  • Steering column
  • Steering linkage
  • Power steering systems
  • Passenger restrain systems
  • Wheel alignment
  • Four wheel steering systems
  • High performance steering systems

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
61330 June 8, 2026
to July 24, 2026
Lecture VCC Broadway Building A See full schedule

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Contact us

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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.