Course Information Level 2
Level 2: 47.571B INTRODUCTION
TO AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course
includes classroom instruction and hands-on
laboratory performance of the basic
tasks included in the initial training required for employment in the automotive
service field as identified by the National Automotive Technicians Education
Foundation (NATEF). The course includes the development of basic technical
skills required in steering and suspension, electrical and electronics,
brakes, and engine performance. The development of core skills that students
should master are integrated throughout the course.
Minimum performance requirements
for the course are based on successful completion
according to the NATEF Automobile
Program Standards.
Course Goals:
Upon successful completion of
this course the student will:
CAREER PLANNING
1. Identify the breadth and scope
of the automotive service technology industry.
2. Identify major trends
and issues in automotive service technology.
3. Identify auto technician career
opportunities and the duties of a
suspension and steering system technician.
4. Identify auto technical career
opportunities and the duties of a Brake, electrical system technician.
5. Identify auto technician career
opportunities and the duties of an electrical/electronics
systems technician.
6. Identify auto technician career
opportunities and the duties of an engine performance
technician.
AUTO SHOP SAFETY
1. Identify the safe use of chemicals
used in the auto shop.
2. Identify the safe use of hand
tools used in the auto shop.
3. Identify the safe use of power
tools used in the auto shop.
4. Identify the safe use of protective
clothing and equipment for working in the
auto shop.
5. Identify the safe use of fire
protection equipment for working in the auto shop.
6. Identify the safe use of shop
equipment for working in the auto shop.
7. Follow Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) and Occupational Safety and Health
Act (OSHA) regulations
for working in the suspension and steering system.
8. Practice clean and orderly work
habits (vehicle, tools, and work area).
AUTO SHOP PROCEDURES
1. Communicate with customers and
write repair orders.
2. Estimate time and cost for auto
shop jobs and order parts.
3. Obtain appropriate repair information
from shop manuals.
4. VIN #
5. Shop and tool room organization
and clean-up
SUSPENSION AND STEERING
1. Identify the basic function
and operation of the suspension and steering system
components.
2. Inspect power steering fluid
levels and condition.
3. Flush, fill, and bleed a power
steering system.
4. Diagnose power steering fluid
leakage; determine necessary action.
5. Remove, inspect, replace, and
adjust a power steering pump belt.
6. Remove, inspect, and replace
a power steering pump, mounts, seals, and gaskets.
7. Remove, inspect, and replace
a power steering pump pulley; check alignment.
8. Inspect and replace power steering
hoses and fittings.
9. Lubricate suspension and steering
systems.
10. Inspect, remove, and replace
shock absorbers.
11. Remove, inspect, and service
or replace front and rear wheel bearings.
12. Diagnose tire wear patterns;
determine necessary action.
13. Inspect tires; check and adjust
air pressure.
14. Rotate tires according to the
manufacturer’s recommendations.
15. Reinstall a wheel; torque lug
nuts.
BRAKES
1. Select, handle, store, and install
brake fluids to proper level.
2. Remove, clean (using proper
safety procedures), inspect, and measure brake drums;
service or replace
as needed.
3. Remove, clean, and inspect brake
shoes, springs, pins, clips, levers,
adjusters/selfadjusters,
other related brake hardware, and backing support plates;
lubricate and
reassemble.
4. Remove, inspect, and install
wheel cylinders.
5. Preadjust brake shoes and the
parking brake before installing brake drums or drum/hub
assemblies and
wheel bearings.
6. Install a wheel, torque lug
nuts, and make final checks and adjustments.
7. Remove a caliper assembly from
mountings; clean and inspect for leaks and damage to
the caliper
housing; determine necessary action.
8. Clean and inspect a caliper
mounting and slides for wear and damage; determine
necessary action.
9. Remove, clean, and inspect pads
and retaining hardware; determine necessary action.
10. Clean, inspect, and measure
a rotor with a dial indicator and a micrometer; follow
manufacturer’s recommendations in determining need to machine or replace.
11. Install a wheel, torque lug
nuts, and make final checks and adjustments.
12. Remove and replace a rotor.
13. Diagnose wheel-bearing noises,
wheel shimmy, and vibration concerns; determine
necessary action.
14. Remove, clean, inspect, repack,
and install wheel bearings and replace seals; install
the hub and adjust wheel bearings.
15. Check the operation of a brake
stoplight system; adjust and service as needed.
16. Replace a wheel bearing and
race.
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
1. Identify the basic function
and operation of the electrical/electronics systems
components.
2. Check electrical circuits with
a test light; determine necessary action.
3. Check voltage and voltage drop
in electrical/electronic circuits using a digital
multimeter (DMM);
determine necessary action.
4. Check current flow in electrical/electronic
circuits and components using an ammeter;
determine necessary
action.
5. Check continuity and resistances
in electrical/electronic circuits and components with
an ohmmeter;
determine necessary action.
6. Check electrical circuits using
jumper wires; determine necessary action.
7. Locate shorts, grounds, opens,
and resistance problems in electrical/electronic circuits;
determine necessary
action.
8. Inspect and test fusible links,
circuit breakers, and fuses; determine necessary action.
9. Perform a battery state-of-charge
test; determine needed service.
10. Perform a battery capacity
test; determine needed service.
11. Maintain or restore electronic
memory functions.
12. Inspect, clean, fill, and replace
a battery.
13. Perform a slow/fast battery
charge.
14. Inspect and clean battery cables,
connectors, clamps, and hold-downs; repair or
replace as needed.
15. Start a vehicle using jumper
cables and a battery or auxiliary power supply according
to the manufacturer’s recommended specifications.
16. Perform starter current draw
tests; determine necessary action.
17. Perform a charging system output
test; determine necessary action.
18. Inspect and adjust a generator
(alternator drive belts); replace as needed.
ENGINE PERFORMANCE
1. Identify the basic function
and operation of engine performance components.
2. Interpret and verify engine
performance concerns; determine necessary action.
3. Inspect an engine assembly for
fuel, oil, coolant, and other leaks; determine necessary
action.
4. Perform engine absolute (vacuum/boost)
manifold pressure tests; determine necessary
action.
5. Diagnose engine mechanical,
electrical, electronic, fuel, and ignition concerns with an
oscilloscope
and engine diagnostic equipment; determine necessary action.
6. Prepare a 4 or 5 gas analyzer;
inspect and prepare vehicle for test and obtain exhaust
readings; interpret
readings and determine necessary action.
7. Obtain and interpret digital
multimeter (DMM) readings.
8. Access and use electronic service
information.
9. Locate and interpret vehicle
and major component identification numbers (VIN,
vehicle certification
labels, and calibration decals).
10. Inspect and test ignition system
secondary circuit wiring and components; perform
necessary action.
11. Check and adjust (where applicable)
an ignition system timing and timing;
advance/retard.
12. Check fuel for contaminants
and quality; determine necessary action.
13. Replace fuel filters.
14. Verify engine operating temperature;
determine necessary action.
COURSE OUTLINE 47.571 LEVEL II
Part 1
Career planning
Jobs and requirements
Technical schools
Finding a job
Auto shop safety rules review
Auto shop procedures
VIN numbers
Service manuals
Owners manuals
Flat rate manuals
Ordering parts
Service repair orders
Part 2
Auto maintenance review
Battery service
Oil service
Coolant service
Brake service
Steering service
Drive train service
Under car inspection
Wheels and tires
Steering and suspension
Identify steering system components
Inspect PS fluid levels and condition
Flush, fill, and bleed a PS system
Diagnose PS fluid leakage
R&R a power steering pump belt
R&R a power steering pump
R&R a power steering pump pulley
R&R PS hoses and fittings
Lubricate steering systems
Inspect, R&R shock absorbers
R&R front and rear wheel bearings
Diagnose tire wear patterns
Inspect tires; adjust air pressure
Rotate tires
Reinstall a wheel; torque lug nuts
Brake systems
Install brake fluids to proper
level.
R&R, and inspect a brake drum
R&R brake shoes
R&R wheel cylinders
Preadjust rear brakes
Part 3
R&R brake caliper, inspect
Inspect pads and retaining hardware
Inspect a rotor
Machine a rotor
Remove and replace a rotor.
Diagnose wheel-bearing noises
R&R wheel bearings
Check brake stoplight system
Electrical/electronic systems
Identify the basic electrical components.
Check circuits with a test light
Check voltage using a digital multimeter
Check current flow using an ammeter
Check continuity and resistances
Check electrical circuits using
jumper wires
Locate shorts, grounds, and opens
Inspect and test fusible links,
circuit breakers, and fuses
Perform a battery charge test
Perform a battery capacity test
Maintain or restore electronic
memory
Inspect, clean, fill, and replace
a battery
Perform a slow/fast battery charge
Inspect and clean battery cables
Part 4
Start a vehicle using jumper
Perform starter current draw tests
Perform a charging system output
test
Inspect and adjust a drive belts
Engine performance
dentify engine components
Interpret engine performance concerns
Inspect for fuel, oil, coolant,
and other leaks
Perform engine manifold pressure
tests
Diagnose engine concerns with an
oscilloscope and other diagnostic
equipment
Test and obtain exhaust readings
Interpret digital multimeter readings
Use electronic service information
Locate vehicle vehicle certification
labels
Test ignition system secondary
circuit
Check and adjust ignition system
timing
Check fuel pressure
Replace fuel filters.
Verify engine operating temperature