Skills taught
Identify and interpret brake system concerns to determine needed actionDiagnose pressure concerns in the brake system using hydraulic principles (Pascal’s law)Measure brake pedal height, travel, and free play (as applicable) to determine needed actionRemove, bench bleed, and reinstall the master cylinderReplace brake lines, hoses, fittings, and supportsFabricate brake lines using approved material and flaring procedures, including double flare and ISO typesInspect, test, and replace components of the brake warning light system. and RepairDetermine causes and remedial action for poor stopping, noise, vibration, pulling, grabbing, draggingRemove, clean, and inspect brake drums, measure diameter of brake drums, and determine serviceability of brake drums. anIdentify and interpret suspension and steering system concerns to determine needed actionRemove, inspect, service, and replace front and rear wheel bearingsDiagnose wheel vibration, shimmy, and noise and tire pull problems to determine needed actionMeasure wheel, tire, axle flange, and hub runout to determine needed actionDiagnose vehicle wander, drift, pull, hard steering, bump steer, memory steer, torque steer, and steering return concernPerform pre-alignment inspection, including measuring vehicle ride height, to determine needed actionPrepare vehicle for wheel alignment on alignment machine, perform four-wheel alignment by checkingCheck toe-out on turns (turning radius), steering axis inclination (SAI) and included angle, rear wheel thrust angle, frReset steering angle sensor. and RepairRemove and replace steering wheel and center and time supplemental restraint system (SRS) coil (clock spring)Diagnose steering column noises, looseness, and binding concerns, including tilt and telescoping mechanisms, to determinDiagnose power steering gear binding, uneven turning effort, looseness, hard steering, and noise concerns to determine nInspect steering shaft universal joint(s), flexible coupling(s), collapsible column, lock cylinder mechanism, and steeriRemove and replace rack and pinion steering gear and inspect mounting bushings and bracketsRemove and reinstall power steering pump, press fit power steering pump pulley, and check pulley and belt alignmentDiagnose short and long arm and strut suspension system noises, body sway, and uneven ride height concerns to determineInspect, remove, and replace strut rods, bushings and steering knuckle assemblies. and Repair 2023 Revised Alabama Cours