- State College Area High School
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- Syllabus
Bierly, Justin, Automotive Technology
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Unit/Standard Number
High School Graduation Years 2019, 2020,2021
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
CIP 47.0604
Task GridSecondary Competency Task List
100
ORIENTATION
101
Explain and follow all lab rules.
102
Participate in basic shop management.
103
Participate in parts ordering.
104
Demonstrate auto shop safety and hygiene.
105
Demonstrate the use of service information.
106
Demonstrate proper telephone courtesy.
107
Identify vehicle by: sight, V.I.N. and/or ID tag.
108
Identify career paths within the career and technical education program.
200
SAFETY
201
Identify and follow all safety rules.
202
Demonstrate the ability to secure vehicles on jack stands and hydraulic lifts.
203
Demonstrate the ability to safely set-up/shut-down oxygen acetylene welding equipment.
204
Identify chemical safety, "Right-To-Know Laws" and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
205
Identify and demonstrate the safe use of hand tools.
206
Identify and demonstrate the safe use of power tools.
207
Identify and demonstrate the safe use of protective clothing and equipment.
208
Identify and demonstrate the safe use of fire protection equipment.
209
Identify and demonstrate the safe use of shop equipment.
210
Explain EPA and OSHA Regulations.
300
TOOLS/FASTENERS
301
Identify and use fasteners and bolts.
302
Demonstrate the ability to correctly drill and use re-threading tools.
303
Demonstrate the ability to correctly read and interpret precision automotive measuring tools.
304
Demonstrate the ability to correctly use automotive tools.
305
Perform common fastener and thread repairs, to include: remove broken bolt, restore internal and external threads, and repair internal threads with a threaded insert.
500
SUSPENSION AND STEERING
501
Complete work order to include customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concern, related service history, cause, and correction.
502
Identify and interpret suspension and steering system concerns; determine necessary action.
503
Research applicable vehicle and service information, such as suspension and steering system operation, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins.
504
Locate and interpret vehicle and major component identification numbers.
505
Disable and enable supplemental restraint system (SRS).
506
Remove and replace steering wheel; center/time supplemental restraint system (SRS) coil (clock spring).
507
Remove and replace rack and pinion steering gear; inspect mounting bushings and brackets.
508
Inspect and replace rack and pinion steering gear inner tie rod ends (sockets) and bellows boots.
509
Determine proper power steering fluid type; inspect fluid level and condition.
510
Flush, fill, and bleed power steering system.
511
Diagnose power steering fluid leakage; determine necessary action.
512
Remove, inspect, replace, and adjust power steering pump belt.
513
Remove and reinstall power steering pump.
514
Remove and reinstall press fit power steering pump pulley; check pulley and belt alignment.
515
Inspect and replace power steering hoses and fittings.
516
Inspect and replace pitman arm, relay (centerlink/intermediate) rod, idler arm and mountings, and steering linkage damper.
517
Inspect, replace, and adjust tie rod ends (sockets), tie rod sleeves, and clamps.
518
Inspect and test electric power assist steering.
519
Remove, inspect, and install upper and lower control arms, bushings, shafts, and rebound bumpers.
520
Remove, inspect and install strut rods and bushings.
521
Remove, inspect, and install upper and/or lower ball joints.
522
Remove, inspect, and install steering knuckle assemblies.
523
Remove, inspect, and install short and long arm suspension system coil springs and spring insulators.
524
Remove, inspect, install, and adjust suspension system torsion bars; inspect mounts.
525
Remove, inspect, and install stabilizer bar bushings, brackets, and links.
526
Remove, inspect, and install strut cartridge or assembly, strut coil spring, insulators (silencers), and upper strut bearing mount.
527
Inspect, remove, and replace shock absorbers.
528
Remove, inspect, and service or replace front and rear wheel bearings.
529
Lubricate suspension and steering systems.
530
Perform pre-alignment inspection and measure vehicle ride height; perform necessary action.
531
Prepare vehicle for wheel alignment on the alignment machine; perform four wheel alignment by checking and adjusting front and rear wheel caster, camber; and toe as required; center steering wheel.
532
Check SAI (steering axis inclination) and included angle; determine necessary action.
533
Check rear wheel thrust angle; determine necessary action.
534
Check for front wheel setback; determine necessary action.
535
Check front and/or rear cradle (subframe) alignment; determine necessary action.
536
Inspect tire condition; identify tire wear patterns; check and adjust air pressure; determine necessary action.
537
Diagnose wheel/tire vibration, shimmy, and noise; determine necessary action.
538
Rotate tires according to manufacturer’s recommendations.
539
Measure wheel, tire, axle flange, and hub runout; determine necessary action.
540
Diagnose tire pull problems; determine necessary action.
541
Dismount, inspect, and remount tire on wheel; balance wheel and tire assembly (static and dynamic).
542
Dismount, inspect, and remount tire on wheel equipped with tire pressure monitoring system sensor.
543
RESERVED
544
Inspect tire and wheel assembly for air loss; perform necessary action.
545
Repair tire using internal patch.
600
BRAKES
601
Complete work order to include customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concern, related service history, cause, and correction.
602
Identify and interpret brake system concern; determine necessary action.
603
Research applicable vehicle and service information, such as brake system operation, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins.
604
Locate and interpret vehicle and major component identification numbers.
605
Measure brake pedal height, travel, and free play (as applicable); determine necessary action.
606
Check master cylinder for internal/external leaks and proper operation; determine necessary action.
607
Remove, bench bleed, and reinstall master cylinder.
608
Inspect brake lines, flexible hoses, and fittings for leaks, dents, kinks, rust, cracks, bulging or wear; tighten loose fittings and supports; determine necessary action.
609
Replace brake lines, hoses, fittings, and supports.
610
Fabricate brake lines using proper material and flaring procedures (double flare and ISO types).
611
Select, handle, store, and fill brake fluids to proper level.
612
Inspect, test, and/or replace components of brake warning light system.
613
Bleed and/or flush brake system.
614
Diagnose poor stopping, noise, vibration, pulling, grabbing, dragging or pedal pulsation concerns; determine necessary action.
615
Remove, clean, inspect, and measure brake drums; determine necessary action.
616
Refinish brake drum; measure final drum diameter.
617
Remove, clean, and inspect brake shoes, springs, pins, clips, levers, adjusters/self-adjusters, other related brake hardware, and backing support plates; lubricate and reassemble.
618
Inspect and install wheel cylinders.
619
Pre-adjust brake shoes and parking brake; install brake drums or drum/hub assemblies and wheel bearings.
620
Install wheel, torque lug nuts, and make final checks and adjustments.
621
RESERVED
622
Remove caliper assembly; inspect for leaks and damage to caliper housing; determine necessary action.
623
Clean and inspect caliper mounting and slides/pins for operation, wear, and damage; determine necessary action.
624
Reassemble, lubricate, and reinstall caliper, pads, and related hardware; seat pads, and inspect for leaks.
625
Clean, inspect, and measure rotor thickness, lateral runout, and thickness variation; determine necessary action.
626
Remove and reinstall rotor.
627
Refinish rotor on vehicle; measure final rotor thickness.
628
Refinish rotor off vehicle; measure final rotor thickness.
629
Install wheel, torque lug nuts, and make final checks and adjustments.
630
Check brake pad wear indicator system operation; determine necessary action.
631
Test pedal free travel; check power assist operation.
632
Check vacuum supply to vacuum-type power booster.
633
Remove, clean, inspect, repack, and install wheel bearings and replace seals; install hub and adjust bearings.
634
Check parking brake cables and components for wear, binding, and corrosion; clean, lubricate, adjust or replace as needed.
635
Check parking brake and indicator light system operation; determine necessary action.
636
Check operation of brake stop light system; determine necessary action.
637
Replace wheel bearing and race.
638
Inspect and replace wheel studs.
639
Remove and reinstall sealed wheel bearing assembly.
640
Identify and inspect electronic brake control system components; determine necessary action.
641
Diagnose electronic brake control system electronic control(s) and components by retrieving diagnostic trouble codes, and/or using recommended test equipment; determine necessary action.
642
Depressurize high-pressure components of the electronic brake control system.
643
Bleed the electronic brake control system hydraulic circuits.
644
Identify traction control/vehicle stability control system components.