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.