May 20, 2024  
2023-2024 Workforce Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Workforce Catalog

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

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Course Learning Outcomes:
  1. Perform a cooling system flush
  2. Perform an automatic transmission fluid flush
  3. Perform a full brake job
  4. Perform a rear axle R&R
  5. Perform a CV axle R&R
  6. Demonstrate knowledge of Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) and perform basic diagnosis on them
  7. Demonstrate tire wear diagnosis, and perform a tire dismount, repair, remount, and balance
  8. 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
      • 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