ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Instructional Materials Laboratory's commitment to the continual

improvement of the Automotive Technology Curriculum.

Suspension Systems

are as follows:

Module 1

Steering and Suspension Systems represents theSteering andis the fifth in the nine-module series. The other modulesIntroduction to Automotive Technology

Module 2

Electrical Systems

Module 3

Engine Performance, Section 1: Ignition Systems

Module 3

Engine Performance, Section 2: Fuel and Exhaust Systems

Module 3

Engine Performance, Section 3: Emission Control Systems

Module 4

Engine Repair

Module 6

Brakes

Module 7

Manual Drive Train and Axles

Module 8

Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles

Module 9

Heating and Air Conditioning

All modules are based on the National Automotive Technicians Education

Foundation (NATEF) task list. For years the National Institute for Automotive

Service Excellence (ASE) has set the professional standards for automotive

technicians. A strong NATEF orientation makes the nine curriculum guides

an effective tool for preparing students to enter the technologically advanced

field of automotive technology.

IML gratefully acknowledges the important contribution of the advisory

committee:

Roger Donovan, Illinois Central College, East Peoria, IL

Ken Estes, Grand River Technical School, Chillicothe, MO

Robin Ferguson, Kirksville Vocational Technical School, Kirksville, MO

Sam Jeanrenaud, Lee's Summit, MO

Keith Kendrick, John A. Logan College, Carterville, IL

Steve Reese, Lewis and Clark Vocational Technical School, St. Charles, MO

Ron Tuetken, Lewis and Clark Community College, Godfrey, IL

John Walker, Hannibal Area Vocational Technical School, Hannibal, MO

Rodney Wolken, Eldon Career Center, Eldon, MO