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Hunter Training
Mission Statement
Deliver the highest quality educational opportunities to the end-users of equipment manufactured by Hunter
Engineering Company related to under-vehicle service equipment. In addition to equipment operation, each training activity provides up-to-date information about related theory and associated repair services.
We also provide a comprehensive training path for learning the multiple facets of wheel alignment.
Hunter Engineering Company educates thousands of
students per year through a network of training centers
located throughout the country.
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Real World Instruction
Small classes provide everyone an opportunity for hands-on experience. Actual street-driven vehicles are used for instruction. Classroom time is minimized so each student can focus on skill application.
Low Student-Teacher Ratio
Fewer than ten students per class is the norm. This allows for interactive discussions and more time for students to work one-on-one with the instructor.
Variety of Courses
Hunter Engineering offers a variety of training courses in:
Wheel Alignment
Wheel balancing
Custom wheel and tire changing
Special courses may be created upon request and field seminars are available.
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Facilities
Hunter’s training headquarters is located in St. Louis, but the company also has regional training facilities
located across the country. Each regional facility has a full-time ASE-certified instructor and fully equipped training service bays. All regional facilities offer the same passenger car, light- truck and SUV classes as the St. Louis Research and Training Center. Heavy-duty truck
alignment training facilities are located in St. Louis, Missouri and Dallas, Texas.
Hunter's St. Louis Training Center faculty is ASE-certified and has over 170 years of combined automotive service experience. |
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Hunter Engineering Company Provides ASE Certified Training
Training programs relative to undercar service has been offered by Hunter for more than 40 years.
Class outlines, contents and delivery methods are frequently evaluated and modified to produce the best training outcome possible.
Hunter Training Courses
Alignment Fundamentals - Level I
This three-day class is designed for the less experienced alignment technician and for those seasoned technicians who have not attended a formal wheel alignment class. The technician will learn how to properly use Hunter alignment equipment to measure primary alignment angles. In addition, the technician will be able to diagnosis alignment-related pulls, tire wear and crooked steering wheels from the alignment measurements.
More information about this course.
Intermediate Alignment - Level II
This two-day class is designed for the experienced alignment technician who desires more information on wheel alignment procedures, techniques and angles. The technician will learn advanced wheel alignment adjustment techniques and be able to use the alignment
specification tolerances to enhance vehicle tire life, ride quality and handling. OE specific alignment procedures are discussed, which
includes adaptive cruise control, lane assist, and steering angle sensor calibration.
More information about this course.
Alignment Diagnostics - Level III
This two-day class is designed for the wheel alignment technician faced with wheel alignment problems created by bent or damaged
components. The technician will learn how to properly measure diagnostic angles and use these measurements to located bent or
damaged components affecting camber, caster, toe and thrust angle.
Heavy-Duty Alignment - Level I
This three-day class is designed for the less experienced alignment technician. The technician will learn how to properly use Hunter alignment equipment to measure primary alignment angles. In addition, the technician will be able to diagnosis alignment-related pulls, tire wear and crooked steering wheels from the alignment measurements.
More information about this course.
Advanced Heavy-Duty Alignment - Level II
This course is designed for the experienced heavy-duty alignment technician. The technician will learn to diagnose damaged parts, abnormal tire wear and handling concerns. Topics include advanced equipment operation, primary alignment theory and diagnostic
alignment angle theory. Emphasis is placed on vehicles rated at 1-ton and more. This includes short/long arm, twin I-beam, MacPherson strut
and straight axle suspensions. This includes motor homes.
More information about this course.
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Hands-on experience is the primary focus of every course in the Hunter Training Program.
Specialty courses are common and available upon request.
Hunter's training classes are small, allowing maximum student teacher interaction.
Hunter's Research and Training Center is adjacent to the company's corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. It has over a dozen training bays, fully equipped classrooms and a faculty of ASE-certified instructors.
The St. Louis Heavy-Duty Truck and Bus Safety Center has two service lanes with pit racks and a full-length tractor and trailer testing lane.
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Seminars
Additional classes and seminars are available:
- Rolling Smooth - A one-day advanced vehicle vibration troubleshooting.
- GSP Certification - A two-day program which includes Rolling Smooth and hands-on certification for the GSP9700.
- Performance Tire and Wheel - Advanced tire service procedures.
- Treads 1 - A half-day class on counter sales and tire wear diagnosis.
- Treads 2 - A one-day class which includes Treads 1 and education on how to interpret alignment measurement printouts.
Schedules and Registration
For course information, schedules and registration, or to find an authorized Hunter Training Center near you, call 1-800-448-6848 ext. 1 or choose one:
 Training schedules and registration
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