AUTO 1220 - Automotive Engine Service

Credit Hours: 3.00
(4 contact hrs)
This course will include engine disassembly along with cylinder head service, block service, crankshaft service, piston service and engine assembly. South Campus.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: AUTO-1000Prerequisite: AUTO-1210

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to perform the proper procedure for servicing the cylinder heads.

Objectives:

Disassemble an overhead camshaft cylinder head.
Measure valve guide diameter.
Checking valve spring tension.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the proper procedure for servicing the engine block.

Objectives:

Disassemble the block for cleaning and inspection.
Measure the cylinder bore for taper and out of round.
Check deck flatness.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to perform the proper procedure for assembling the engine .

Objectives:

Assemble the pistons and rings.
Install the timing mechanism.
Tighten torque to yield bolts.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
Engine disassembly

Parts cleaning

Non destructive testing

Camshaft and valve train service

roller lifters/ followers
valve stem seal replacement
spring replacement
hydraulic and mechanical lash adjusters

operation
adjustment

Timing systems

variable valve timing
variable lift systems
variable duration systems

Cylinder deactivation

Cylinder head service

head gasket replacement
sealing surface requirements
torque sequence / tightening techniques

Block service

Crankshaft and bearing service

Piston and ring service

Engine assembly installation and priming

Primary Faculty
Roland, David
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Pawlowski, Timothy

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088