UAUT 105 - Light Line Maintenance

Principles and procedures for light line service. Includes safety, transmission and driveline systems, air conditioning/heating systems, electrical systems, suspension/steering systems, engine performance, and tools and equipment

Course Learning Outcomes:

Perform a cooling system flush
Perform an automatic transmission fluid flush
Perform a full brake job
Perform a rear axle R&R
Perform a CV axle R&R
Demonstrate knowledge of Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) and perform basic diagnosis on them
Demonstrate tire wear diagnosis, and perform a tire dismount, repair, remount, and balance
R&R a water pump and perform a coolant pressure

Outline:

Safety
- Work habits
- Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Regulations
- Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) regulations
- Fire extinguishers and exits
Engine Mechanical Systems
- Engine mechanical theory
- Cooling system
  - Theory and operation
  - Water pump and thermostat, Remove and Replace (R & R)
  - Pressure test and operational checks
- Exhaust system inspection
- Timing belt and chain inspection
Transmission and Driveline Systems
1. - Automatic transmission and transaxle
    - Seal and gasket leaks, inspection and replacement
    - Linkage adjustment and repair
  - Manual transmission and transaxle
    - Seal and gasket leaks, inspection and replacement
    - Linkage adjustment and repair
    - Clutch adjustment and repair
  - Final Drive
    - U-joints inspection and replacement
    - CV-joint inspection
  - Axle shafts
    - Seals, inspection and replacement
    - Wheel studs, replacement
Air Conditioning and Heating Systems
- Air conditioning
  - Theory and operation
  - Component inspection and adjustment
- Heating
  - Theory and operation
  - Component inspection and adjustment
Electrical Systems
- Multimeter use
- Lights, wiring, and circuit diagnosis and repair
- Battery testing, diagnosis, and replacement
- Alternator testing, diagnosis, and replacement
- Starter testing, diagnosis, and replacement
- Vehicle starting with jumper cables
Suspension and Steering Systems
- Shock absorbers inspection and replacement
- Wheel bearing, inspection, service and replacement
- Steering and alignment inspection and diagnosis
- Tires - inspection and diagnosis of wear patterns
- Tires - change, repair, and balance
Engine Performance
- Ignition system, inspection and diagnosis
- Fuel system, inspection and diagnosis
Automotive Hand Tools and Equipment
- Proper use and storage of automotive hand tools
- Hoist operation and safety
- Use of drills, taps

Credit course equivalent:
AUT-105 Light Line Maintenance