Skills taught
Locate OEM procedures and precautions to identify materials and components of the vehicle being repairedFollow advanced vehicle system precautions and conduct necessary inspections, including recommended procedures before inPerform visual inspection and measuring checks to identify collision damage to steering and suspension systemsIdentify one-time-use fasteners and clean, inspect, and prepare reusable fastenersInspect, remove, replace, or adjust power steering pump, pulleys, belts, hoses, fittings, pump mounts, power steering geInspect, remove, and replace parallelogram steering linkage components and upper and lower control arms, steering, knuckInspect, remove, replace, and adjust suspension system torsion bars, mounts, stabilizer bar bushings, brackets, links, MDiagnose, inspect, adjust, repair, and replace active suspension systems and associated lines and fittingsMeasure vehicle ride height and wheelbase according to manufacturer specificationsInspect steering wheel, steering column, and components, including electronically controlled, hydraulic and electronicalDescribe examples of different types of wheel, suspension, and steering alignmentsInspect tires to identify tire wear patterns, nitrogen or air, direction of rotation and location, check tire size, checDiagnose wheel and tire vibration, shimmy, tire pull (lead), and wheel hop problems to determine needed repairsMeasure wheel, tire, axle, and hub runout, determine needed repairs, reinstall wheels, and torque lug nutsPerform initialization or calibration procedures after suspension and steering system repairsLift the vehicle for inspection, service, and repair by properly raising and supporting the vehicle. 2023 Revised AlabamApply Ohm’s law to troubleshoot electrical wiring circuits and components for available voltage, voltage dropInspect, test, and replace fusible links, circuit breakers, and fuses and repair wiring and connectorsIdentify programmable electrical and electronic components, check for malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and fault codesInspect alignment, adjust, remove, and replace alternator (generator), drive belts, pulleys, and fansCheck operation and aim headlamp assemblies and fog and driving lamps to determine needed repairsInspect, test, repair, and replace switches, relays, bulbs, sockets, connectors,and ground wires of interior and exterioInspect, remove, and replace power seats, motors, linkages, cables, and components of electric door and hatch or trunk lCheck operation of electrically heated mirrors, windshields, back lights, and panels to determine needed repairsDemonstrate self-grounding procedures (anti-static) for handling electronic componentsCheck for module communication errors using a scan toolUse wiring diagrams, component location, and diagnostic flowcharts during diagnosis of electrical circuit problemsIdentify safe disabling techniques of high voltage systems on hybrid