Free ebookSuspension & Steering Basics: Shocks, Struts, Ball Joints, and Alignment Clues

Course Description

Suspension and steering problems can turn a smooth drive into noisy, unpredictable handling and rapid tire wear. Suspension and Steering Basics: Shocks, Struts, Ball Joints, and Alignment Clues is a practical ebook course in the professional courses category, built for car and motorcycle repairs. It helps you understand how the suspension and steering system works as a whole so you can diagnose issues confidently and plan repairs that last.

You will learn how shocks, struts, linkages, and steering inputs work together to keep the vehicle stable, comfortable, and responsive. The course trains your eye to read real world clues such as clunks, squeaks, wandering, vibration, brake dive, and uneven tire wear patterns, then connect those symptoms to likely causes. You will also follow a safe lift and inspection workflow that supports accurate checks on critical components without guessing or skipping safety steps.

As you progress, you will build a clear understanding of failure modes and simple testing for shocks and struts, along with smart replacement planning. You will also explore ball joints, control arms, and load paths so you can spot wear, avoid common mistakes, and understand what actually causes looseness and noise. Steering diagnosis is covered through tie rods, steering rack inputs, and steering feel, helping you separate alignment related issues from worn parts and road force effects.

To reduce repeat comebacks, the course connects bushings, sway bars, and end links to clunks and body roll, then ties everything to alignment clues like toe, camber, and caster so you know when an alignment is required. You will also reinforce torque, fasteners, and safety critical assembly practices for suspension work, supporting reliable repairs and preventing repeat tire damage through better parts selection and repair planning.

Start this free ebook course today and build suspension and steering knowledge you can use immediately on cars and motorcycles, from inspection to diagnosis to safer, more effective repairs.