In conjunction, this course covers instruction in disassembly, inspection, reassembly and adjustment of suspension and steering systems, installation of brake shoes and disc pads, including drum and disc truing, adjustment and servicing of the brake system, including disassembly, inspection, and repair of master cylinder, calipers and wheel cylinders. All lab work in this class is subject to work available during class hours. Applied mathematics and related physics are emphasized throughout the course. Students will disassemble and assemble a complete engine and apply related theory to laboratory procedures. Laboratory practices on testing, servicing and diagnosing electrical components and systems are performed by students.
Emphasis is placed on ignition, fuel, and emission systems.
Instruction and demonstrations are given in related technologies of automotive fuels, carburetors, fuel injection, computer controls, ignition, induction and scavenging systems. Using laboratory engines, and related components, the student is provided the opportunity to achieve minimum degree of competence in diagnostics and repair in these areas. The proper use of test equipment and automotive comprehension are stressed in this course. Actual diagnosis and repair of engine components, clutches, flywheels and standard transmissions clutches, flywheel and standard transmissions from domestic and foreign cars is featured. Auto Technology No. 130.