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Unit/Standard Number | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician CIP 47.0604 Task Grid | Proficiency Level Achieved: (X) Indicates Competency Achieved to Industry Proficiency Level
 | Secondary Competency Task List
100 | ORIENTATION
101 | Explain and follow all lab rules.
102 | Participate in basic shop management.
103 | Participate in parts ordering.
104 | Demonstrate auto shop safety and hygiene.
105 | Demonstrate the use of service information.
106 | Demonstrate proper telephone courtesy.
107 | Identify vehicle by: sight, V.I.N. and/or ID tag.
108 | Identify career paths within the career and technical education program.
200 | SAFETY
201 | Identify and follow all safety rules.
202 | Demonstrate the ability to secure vehicles on jack stands and hydraulic lifts.
203 | Demonstrate the ability to safely set-up/shut-down oxygen acetylene welding equipment.
204 | Identify chemical safety, "Right-To-Know Laws" and Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
205 | Identify and demonstrate the safe use of hand tools.
206 | Identify and demonstrate the safe use of power tools.
207 | Identify and demonstrate the safe use of protective clothing and equipment.
208 | Identify and demonstrate the safe use of fire protection equipment.
209 | Identify and demonstrate the safe use of shop equipment.
210 | Explain EPA and OSHA Regulations.
300 | TOOLS/FASTENERS
301 | Identify and use fasteners and bolts.
302 | Demonstrate the ability to correctly drill and use re-threading tools.
303 | Demonstrate the ability to correctly read and interpret precision automotive measuring tools.
304 | Demonstrate the ability to correctly use automotive tools.
305 | Perform common fastener and thread repairs, to include: remove broken bolt, restore internal and external threads, and repair internal threads with a threaded insert.
400 | CERTIFICATIONS
401 | Prepare to obtain PA Safety Inspection Certification.
402 | Prepare to obtain EPA 609 Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling Certification.
403 | Prepare to obtain Emission Inspection Certification.
500 | SUSPENSION AND STEERING
501 | Complete work order to include customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concern, related service history, cause, and correction.
502 | Identify and interpret suspension and steering system concerns; determine necessary action.
503 | Research applicable vehicle and service information, such as suspension and steering system operation, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins.
504 | Locate and interpret vehicle and major component identification numbers.
505 | Disable and enable supplemental restraint system (SRS).
506 | Remove and replace steering wheel; center/time supplemental restraint system (SRS) coil (clock spring).
507 | Remove and replace rack and pinion steering gear; inspect mounting bushings and brackets.
508 | Inspect and replace rack and pinion steering gear inner tie rod ends (sockets) and bellows boots.
509 | Determine proper power steering fluid type; inspect fluid level and condition.
510 | Flush, fill, and bleed power steering system.
511 | Diagnose power steering fluid leakage; determine necessary action.
512 | Remove, inspect, replace, and adjust power steering pump belt.
513 | Remove and reinstall power steering pump.
514 | Remove and reinstall press fit power steering pump pulley; check pulley and belt alignment.
515 | Inspect and replace power steering hoses and fittings.
516 | Inspect and replace pitman arm, relay (centerlink/intermediate) rod, idler arm and mountings, and steering linkage damper.
517 | Inspect, replace, and adjust tie rod ends (sockets), tie rod sleeves, and clamps.
518 | Inspect and test electric power assist steering.
519 | Remove, inspect, and install upper and lower control arms, bushings, shafts, and rebound bumpers.
520 | Remove, inspect and install strut rods and bushings.
521 | Remove, inspect, and install upper and/or lower ball joints.
522 | Remove, inspect, and install steering knuckle assemblies.
523 | Remove, inspect, and install short and long arm suspension system coil springs and spring insulators.
524 | Remove, inspect, install, and adjust suspension system torsion bars; inspect mounts.
525 | Remove, inspect, and install stabilizer bar bushings, brackets, and links.
526 | Remove, inspect, and install strut cartridge or assembly, strut coil spring, insulators (silencers), and upper strut bearing mount.
527 | Inspect, remove, and replace shock absorbers.
528 | Remove, inspect, and service or replace front and rear wheel bearings.
529 | Lubricate suspension and steering systems.
530 | Perform pre-alignment inspection and measure vehicle ride height; perform necessary action.
531 | Prepare vehicle for wheel alignment on the alignment machine; perform four wheel alignment by checking and adjusting front and rear wheel caster, camber; and toe as required; center steering wheel.
532 | Check SAI (steering axis inclination) and included angle; determine necessary action.
533 | Check rear wheel thrust angle; determine necessary action.
534 | Check for front wheel setback; determine necessary action.
535 | Check front and/or rear cradle (subframe) alignment; determine necessary action.
536 | Inspect tire condition; identify tire wear patterns; check and adjust air pressure; determine necessary action.
537 | Diagnose wheel/tire vibration, shimmy, and noise; determine necessary action.
538 | Rotate tires according to manufacturer’s recommendations.
539 | Measure wheel, tire, axle flange, and hub runout; determine necessary action.
540 | Diagnose tire pull problems; determine necessary action.
541 | Dismount, inspect, and remount tire on wheel; Balance wheel and tire assembly (static and dynamic).
542 | Dismount, inspect, and remount tire on wheel equipped with tire pressure monitoring system sensor.
543 | [NAME] wheel; torque lug nuts.
544 | Inspect tire and wheel assembly for air loss; perform necessary action.
545 | Repair tire using internal patch.
600 | BRAKES
601 | Complete work order to include customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concern, related service history, cause, and correction.
602 | Identify and interpret brake system concern; determine necessary action.
603 | Research applicable vehicle and service information, such as brake system operation, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins.
604 | Locate and interpret vehicle and major component identification numbers.
605 | Measure brake pedal height, travel, and free play (as applicable); determine necessary action.
606 | Check master cylinder for internal/external leaks and proper operation; determine necessary action.
607 | Remove, bench bleed, and reinstall master cylinder.
608 | Inspect brake lines, flexible hoses, and fittings for leaks, dents, kinks, rust, cracks, bulging or wear; tighten loose fittings and supports; determine necessary action.
609 | Replace brake lines, hoses, fittings, and supports.
610 | Fabricate brake lines using proper material and flaring procedures (double flare and [NAME] types).
611 | Select, handle, store, and fill brake fluids to proper level.
612 | Inspect, test, and/or replace components of brake warning light system.
613 | Bleed and/or flush brake system.
614 | Diagnose poor stopping, noise, vibration, pulling, grabbing, dragging or pedal pulsation concerns; determine necessary action.
615 | Remove, clean, inspect, and measure brake drums; determine necessary action.
616 | Refinish brake drum; measure final drum diameter.
617 | Remove, clean, and inspect brake shoes, springs, pins, clips, levers, adjusters/self-adjusters, other related brake hardware, and backing support plates; lubricate and reassemble.
618 | Inspect and install wheel cylinders.
619 | Pre-adjust brake shoes and parking brake; install brake drums or drum/hub assemblies and wheel bearings.
620 | Install wheel, torque lug nuts, and make final checks and adjustments.
621 | Diagnose poor stopping, noise, vibration, pulling, grabbing, dragging or pulsation concerns; determine necessary action.
622 | Remove caliper assembly; inspect for leaks and damage to caliper housing; determine necessary action.
623 | Clean and inspect caliper mounting and slides/pins for operation, wear, and damage; determine necessary action.
624 | Reassemble, lubricate, and reinstall caliper, pads, and related hardware; seat pads, and inspect for leaks.
625 | Clean, inspect, and measure rotor thickness, lateral runout, and thickness variation; determine necessary action.
626 | Remove and reinstall rotor.
627 | Refinish rotor on vehicle; measure final rotor thickness.
628 | Refinish rotor off vehicle; measure final rotor thickness.
629 | Install wheel, torque lug nuts, and make final checks and adjustments.
630 | Check brake pad wear indicator system operation; determine necessary action.
631 | Test pedal free travel; check power assist operation.
632 | Check vacuum supply to vacuum-type power booster.
633 | Remove, clean, inspect, repack, and install wheel bearings and replace seals; install hub and adjust bearings.
634 | Check parking brake cables and components for wear, binding, and corrosion; clean, lubricate, adjust or replace as needed.
635 | Check parking brake and indicator light system operation; determine necessary action.
636 | Check operation of brake stop light system; determine necessary action.
637 | Replace wheel bearing and race.
638 | Inspect and replace wheel studs.
639 | Remove and reinstall sealed wheel bearing assembly.
640 | Identify and inspect electronic brake control system components; determine necessary action.
641 | Diagnose electronic brake control system electronic control(s) and components by retrieving diagnostic trouble codes, and/or using recommended test equipment; determine necessary action.
642 | Depressurize high-pressure components of the electronic brake control system.
643 | Bleed the electronic brake control system hydraulic circuits.
644 | Identify traction control/vehicle stability control system components.
700 | ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
701 | Complete work order to include customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concern, related service history, cause, and correction.
702 | Identify and interpret electrical/electronic system concern; determine necessary action.
703 | Research applicable vehicle and service information, such as electrical/electronic system operation, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins.
704 | Locate and interpret vehicle and major component identification numbers.
705 | Use wiring diagrams during diagnosis of electrical circuit problems.
706 | Check electrical circuits with a test light; determine necessary action.
707 | Check electrical circuits using fused jumper wires; determine necessary action.
708 | Locate shorts, grounds, opens, and resistance problems in electrical/electronic circuits; determine necessary action.
709 | Measure and diagnose the cause(s) of excessive parasitic draw; determine necessary action.
710 | Inspect and test fusible links, circuit breakers, and fuses; determine necessary action.
711 | Inspect and test switches, connectors, relays, solenoid solid state devices, and wires of electrical/electronic circuits; perform necessary action.
712 | Remove and replace terminal end from connector; replace connectors and terminal ends.
713 | Repair wiring harness (including CAN/BUS systems).
714 | Perform solder repair of electrical wiring.
715 | Identify location of hybrid vehicle high voltage circuit disconnect (service plug) location and safety procedures.
716 | Perform battery state-of-charge test; determine necessary action.
717 | Perform battery capacity test; confirm proper battery capacity for vehicle application; determine necessary action.
718 | Maintain or restore electronic memory functions.
719 | Inspect, clean, fill, and/or replace battery, battery cables, connectors, clamps, and hold-downs.
720 | Perform battery charge.
721 | Start a vehicle using jumper cables or an auxiliary power supply.
722 | Identify electronic modules, security systems, radios, and other accessories that require reinitialization or code entry following battery disconnect.
723 | Perform starter current draw tests; determine necessary action.
724 | Perform starter circuit voltage drop tests; determine necessary action.
725 | Inspect and test starter relays and solenoids; determine necessary action.
726 | Remove and install starter in a vehicle.
727 | Inspect and test switches, connectors, and wires of starter control circuits; perform necessary action.
728 | Differentiate between electrical and engine mechanical problems that cause a slow-crank or no-crank condition.
729 | Perform charging system output test; determine necessary action.
730 | Diagnose charging system for the cause of undercharge, no-charge, and overcharge conditions.
731 | Inspect, adjust, or replace generator (alternator) drive belts, pulleys, and tensioners; check pulley and belt alignment.
732 | Remove, inspect, and install generator (alternator).
733 | Perform charging circuit voltage drop tests; determine necessary action.
734 | Diagnose the cause of brighter than normal, intermittent, dim, or no light operation; determine necessary action.
735 | Inspect, replace, and aim headlights and bulbs.
736 | Inspect and diagnose incorrect turn signal or hazard light operation; perform necessary action.
737 | Inspect and test gauges and gauge sending units for cause of abnormal gauge readings; determine necessary action.
738 | Inspect and test connectors, wires, and printed circuit boards of gauge circuits; determine necessary action.
739 | Diagnose the cause of incorrect operation of warning devices and other driver information systems; determine necessary action.
740 | Diagnose incorrect horn operation; perform necessary action.
741 | Diagnose incorrect wiper operation; diagnose wiper speed control and park problems; perform necessary action.
742 | Diagnose incorrect washer operation; perform necessary action.
743 | Diagnose incorrect operation of motor-driven accessory circuits; determine necessary action.
745 | Disarm and enable the airbag system for vehicle service.
746 | Remove and reinstall door panel.
800 | ENGINE PERFORMANCE
801 | Complete work order to include customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concern, related service history, cause, and correction.
802 | Identify and interpret engine performance concern; determine necessary action.
803 | Research applicable vehicle and service information, such as engine management system operation, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins.
804 | Locate and interpret vehicle and major component identification numbers.
805 | Inspect engine assembly for fuel, oil, coolant, and other leaks; determine necessary action.
806 | Diagnose abnormal engine noise or vibration concerns; determine necessary action.
807 | Diagnose abnormal exhaust color, odor, and sound; determine necessary action.
808 | Perform engine absolute (vacuum/boost) manifold pressure tests; determine necessary action.
809 | Perform cylinder power balance test; determine necessary action.
810 | Perform cylinder cranking and running compression tests; determine necessary action.
811 | Perform cylinder leakage test; determine necessary action.
812 | Diagnose engine mechanical, electrical, electronic, fuel, and ignition concerns; determine necessary action.
813 | Verify engine operating temperature; determine necessary action.
814 | Perform cooling system pressure tests; check coolant condition; inspect and test radiator, pressure cap, coolant recovery tank, and hoses; perform necessary action.
815 | Verify correct camshaft timing.
816 | Retrieve and record diagnostic trouble codes, OBD monitor status, and freeze frame data; clear codes when applicable.
817 | Diagnose the causes of emissions or drivability concerns with stored or active diagnostic trouble codes; obtain, graph, and interpret scan tool data.
818 | Access and use service information to perform step-by-step diagnosis.
819 | Perform active tests of actuators using a scan tool; determine necessary action.
820 | Describe the importance of running all OBDII monitors for repair verification.
821 | Diagnose ignition system related problems such as no-starting, hard starting, engine misfire, poor drivability, spark knock, power loss, poor mileage, and emissions concerns; determine necessary action.
822 | Inspect and test ignition primary and secondary circuit wiring and solid state components; test ignition coil(s); perform necessary action.
823 | Inspect and test crankshaft and camshaft position sensor(s); perform necessary action.
824 | Inspect, test, and/or replace ignition control module, powertrain/engine control module; reprogram as necessary.
825 | Diagnose hot or cold no-starting, hard starting, poor drivability, incorrect idle speed, poor idle, flooding, hesitation, surging, engine misfire, power loss, stalling, poor mileage, dieseling, and emissions problems; determine necessary action.
826 | Inspect and test fuel pumps and pump control systems for pressure, regulation, and volume; perform necessary action.
827 | Replace fuel filters.
828 | Inspect throttle body, air induction system, intake manifold and gaskets for vacuum leaks and/or unmetered air.
829 | Inspect and test fuel injectors.
830 | Verify idle control operation.
831 | Inspect the integrity of the exhaust manifold, exhaust pipes, muffler(s), catalytic converter(s), resonator(s), tail pipe(s), and heat shield(s); perform necessary action.
832 | Diagnose oil leaks, emissions, and drivability concerns caused by the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system; determine necessary action.
833 | Inspect, test and service positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) filter/breather cap, valve, tubes, orifices, and hoses; perform necessary action.
834 | Diagnose emissions and drivability concerns caused by the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system; determine necessary action.
835 | Inspect, test, service and replace components of the EGR system, including EGR tubing, exhaust passages, vacuum/pressure controls, filters and hoses; perform necessary action.
836 | Inspect and test electrical/electronic sensors, controls, and wiring of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) systems; perform necessary action.
837 | Inspect and test mechanical components of secondary air injection systems; perform necessary action.
838 | Inspect and test electrical/electronically-operated components and circuits of air injection systems; perform necessary action.
839 | Inspect and test catalytic converter efficiency.
840 | Diagnose emissions and drivability concerns caused by the evaporative emissions control system; determine necessary action.
841 | Inspect and test components and hoses of the evaporative emissions control system; perform necessary action.
842 | Interpret diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) and scan tool data related to the emissions control systems; determine necessary action.
843 | Remove and replace timing belt; verify correct camshaft timing.
844 | Remove and replace thermostat and gasket/seal.
845 | Inspect and test mechanical/electrical fans, fan clutch, fan shroud/ducting, air dams, and fan control devices; perform necessary action.
846 | Perform engine oil and filter change.