• Unit/Standard Number

                                                                                                        


                                                                                                
    High School Graduation Years 2019, 2020,2021

    Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
    CIP 47.0604
    Task Grid

     

    Secondary 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.

Last Modified on September 3, 2020