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4×4 Steering Configuration Course

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Duration300 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Explain the specific demands placed on steering in an off-road vehicle.

02

Measure and interpret toe, camber, caster and scrub radius.

03

Evaluate the condition of ball joints, links and steering boxes.

04

Compare hydraulic and electric power assistance in 4×4 vehicles.

05

Analyse the consequences of lifts and larger-diameter tyres.

06

Carry out the setup and testing of the vehicle after a modification.

07

Document a steering modification in line with regulations.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Alignment and steering technician who wants to specialise in 4×4 Steering Configuration.
  • Off-road vehicle preparer who wants to specialise in 4×4 Steering Configuration.
  • 4×4 workshop technician who wants to specialise in 4×4 Steering Configuration.
  • ITV technician who wants to specialise in 4×4 Steering Configuration.
  • Vehicle modification engineer who wants to specialise in 4×4 Steering Configuration.
  • Vehicle dynamics engineer who wants to specialise in 4×4 Steering Configuration.
  • Graduates in engineering or science who want to enter automotive workshops.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • UNECE Regulation No. 79 (steering equipment)
  • RD 866/2010 (processing of vehicle modifications)
  • Vehicle Modifications Manual (Ministry of Industry)
  • RD 920/2017 (periodic technical inspection of vehicles)
  • ISO 8855 (vehicle dynamics: vocabulary)
  • ISO 4138 (steady-state circular test)
  • ISO 3888-2 (obstacle avoidance manoeuvre)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Function and requirements of the system
  2. 1.2Rack-and-pinion and box-type steering
  3. 1.3Drag link steering
  4. 1.4Steering effort and return
  5. 1.5Terrain reactions in the steering
  6. 1.6Safety and failure modes
  7. 1.7Applicable regulations
  8. 1.8Documentation of the original system
  9. 1.9Initial vehicle diagnosis
  10. 1.10Workshop: characterisation of a steering system
  1. 2.1Caster and its effect on return
  2. 2.2Camber and its interaction
  3. 2.3Kingpin inclination
  4. 2.4Turning radius and offset
  5. 2.5Toe-in and its adjustment
  6. 2.6Ackermann geometry
  7. 2.7Ackermann error in off-road use
  8. 2.8Bump steer and its correction
  9. 2.9Measurement of geometry
  10. 2.10Practice: complete measurement and adjustment
  1. 3.1Box or rack: play
  2. 3.2Ball joints and their wear
  3. 3.3Tie rods and their rigidity
  4. 3.4Column, universal joint and linkages
  5. 3.5Steering damper
  6. 3.6Wheel bearings
  7. 3.7Deformation after an impact
  8. 3.8Systematic inspection
  9. 3.9Replacement criteria
  10. 3.10Practice: inspection and diagnosis of play
  1. 4.1Pump, flow and pressure
  2. 4.2Auxiliary assistance cylinder
  3. 4.3Lines, cooling and fluid
  4. 4.4Electric assistance and its management
  5. 4.5Speed-variable assistance
  6. 4.6Diagnosing assistance failure
  7. 4.7Driving without assistance
  8. 4.8Circuit maintenance
  9. 4.9Common faults
  10. 4.10Practice: checking the assistance system
  1. 5.1Suspension lift and angles
  2. 5.2Larger-diameter tyres
  3. 5.3Wheels with a different offset
  4. 5.4Added effort and wear
  5. 5.5Reinforcement of links and mountings
  6. 5.6Four-wheel steering
  7. 5.7Steering ratio
  8. 5.8Compatibility between components
  9. 5.9Approval of modifications
  10. 5.10Practice: evaluation of a modification
  1. 6.1Setup objectives by use
  2. 6.2Balance between precision and filtering
  3. 6.3Testing on track and terrain
  4. 6.4Driver interview
  5. 6.5Tyre wear verification
  6. 6.6Historical setup record
  7. 6.7Safety: periodic checks
  8. 6.8Common workshop errors
  9. 6.9Real cases solved
  10. 6.10Final project: steering configuration of a vehicle
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to fit the programme around work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Hunter HawkEye Elite, CarSim, MATLAB, advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for measuring alignment dimensions, steady-state turning and lane-change tests, and checks of play and ball joints. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrating project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL and vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry-mentored:lecturers with careers in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, with cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as its pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Setup objectives by use

Explain the specific demands placed on steering in an off-road vehicle.

Balance between precision and filtering

Measure and interpret toe, camber, caster and scrub radius.

Testing on track and terrain

Evaluate the condition of ball joints, links and steering boxes.

Driver interview

Compare hydraulic and electric power assistance in 4×4 vehicles.

Tyre wear verification

Analyse the consequences of lifts and larger-diameter tyres.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Alignment and steering technicianOff-road vehicle preparer4×4 workshop technicianITV technicianVehicle modification engineerVehicle dynamics engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior degree is required.
  • An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with full-time work.

You work with Hunter HawkEye Elite, CarSim, MATLAB and advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM diploma of your own on passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed on a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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