AUTO 1091 - Service Floor 1

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Operate alignment rack.
2. Mount sensors to vehicle.
3. Measure and diagnose alignment readings.
4. Adjust alignment angles to specifications.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to perform brake jobs.

Objectives:

1. Complete drum brake service.
2. Complete disc brake service.
3. Machine brake drums and rotors.
4. Bleed hydraulic systems.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to inspect the steering and suspension systems.

Objectives:

1. Identify and inspect loaded ball joints.
2. Identify and inspect steering linkage.
3. Identify and inspect suspension components.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Overview
   1. Materials to be covered
   2. Course Rules
   3. Evaluation Process
   4. Shop safety
2. Steering and Suspension and Alignment
   1. General Suspension and Steering Systems Diagnosis as per NATEF Standards
   2. Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair as per NATEF Standards
   3. Suspension Systems Diagnosis and Repair as per NATEF Standards
   4. Wheel Alignment Diagnosis, Adjustment, and Repair as per NATEF Standards
   5. Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Repair as per NATEF Standards
3. Brakes Task
   1. General Brake Systems Diagnosis as per NATEF Standards
   2. Hydraulic System Diagnosis and Repair as per NATEF Standards
   3. Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair as per NATEF Standards
   4. Disc Brake Diagnosis and Repair as per NATEF Standards
   5. Power Assist Units Diagnosis and Repair as per NATEF Standards
   6. Miscellaneous (Wheel Bearings, Parking Brakes, Electrical, Etc.) Diagnosis and Repair as per NATEF Standards
4. Road Testing
   1. Determination of Quality of Repair
5. Electronic Services Information
   1. Follow diagnostic strategies based on published procedures and guidelines
   2. Flat-rate labor time lookup and job estimation