pinion steering gear; inspect mounting bushings and brackets. 8. Inspect rack and pinion steering gear inner tie rod ends (sockets) and bellows boots; replace as needed. P-2 Inspect only (P-1) 27 13041.15W 03510.08W 9. Determine proper power steering fluid type; inspect fluid level and condition. P-1 28 13041.15W 00510.01-R2 03510.08W 10. Flush, fill, and bleed power steering system. P-2 28 13041.15W 11. Inspect for power steering fluid leakage; determine necessary action. P-1 28 13041.15W 12. Remove, inspect, replace, and adjust power steering pump drive belt. P-1 28 13041.15W 13. Remove and reinstall power steering pump. P-2 28 13041.15W 14. Remove and reinstall press fit power steering pump pulley; check pulley and belt alignment. P-2 Check/ adjust PS belt) (P-1) 28 13041.15W 03510.08W 15. Inspect and replace power steering hoses and fittings. P-2 28 03510.08W 16. Replace power steering pump filter(s). P-1 (P-2) Task Priority MLR AST MAST Chapter STC Course # 17. Inspect and replace pitman arm, relay (centerlink/intermediate) rod, idler arm and mountings, and steering linkage damper. P-2 (P-1) 27 13041.15W 18. Inspect, replace, and adjust tie rod ends (sockets), tie rod sleeves, and clamps. P-1 27 13041.15W 19. Test and diagnose components of electronically-controlled steering systems using a scan tool; determine necessary action. P-3 Inspect electric power steering only 28 13041.15W 20. Identify hybrid vehicle power steering system electrical P-2 28 18070.01W-R2 18440.01W
11. Inspect, remove and install track bar, strut rods/radius arms, and related mounts and bushings. P-3 Inspect only (P-1) 24 12. Inspect rear suspension system leaf spring(s), bushings, center pins/bolts, and mounts. P-1 24 13. Inspect electric power-assisted steering. P-3 28 13041.15W 13041.13T1 Related Suspension and Steering Service 1. Inspect, remove, and replace shock absorbers; inspect mounts and bushings. P-1 23, 24 03510.05W 2. Remove, inspect, and service or replace front and rear wheel bearings. P-1 21 03510.05W 3. Describe the function of the power steering pressure switch. P-3 28 Wheel Alignment Diagnosis, Adjustment, and Repair 1. Diagnose vehicle wander, drift, pull, hard steering, bump steer, memory steer, torque steer, and steering return concerns; determine necessary action. P-1 29, 30 13044.11W-R2 03510.10W 2. Perform pre-alignment inspection and measure vehicle ride height; perform necessary action. P-1 30 13044.11W-R2 Task Priority MLR AST MAST Chapter STC Course # 3. Prepare vehicle for wheel alignment on alignment machine; perform four-wheel alignment by checking and adjusting front and rear wheel caster, camber; and toe as required; center steering wheel. P-1 30 13044.11W-R2 03510.10W 4. Check toe-out-on-turns (turning radius); determine necessary action. P-2 30 13044.11W-R2 03510.10W 5. Check SAI (steering axis inclination) and included angle; determine necessary action. P-2 30 13044.11W-R2 03510.10W 6. Check rear wheel thrust angle; determine necessary action. P-1 30 13044.11W-R2 7. Check for front wheel setback; P-2 30 13044.11W-R2
Task Priority MLR AST MAST Chapter STC Course # BRAKES (A5) General: Brake Systems Diagnosis 1. Identify and interpret brake system concerns; determine necessary action. P-1 3, 8, 10, 11, 15 15045.11W1 2. Research applicable vehicle and service information, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins. P-1 1 10041.12W 3. Describe procedure for performing a road test to check brake system operation; including an anti-lock brake system (ABS). P-1 8, 10. 15 Hydraulic System Diagnosis and Repair 1. Diagnose pressure concerns in the brake system using hydraulic principles (Pascal’s Law). P-1 2, 3 15045.11W1 2. Measure brake pedal height, travel, and free play (as applicable); determine necessary action. P-1 3 15045.11W1 3. Check master cylinder for internal/external leaks and proper operation; determine necessary action. P-1 3 15045.11W1 4. Remove, bench bleed, and reinstall master cylinder. P-1 3 15045.11W1 5. Diagnose poor stopping, pulling or dragging concerns caused by malfunctions in the hydraulic system; determine necessary action. P-3 3, 4 15045.11W1 6. Inspect brake lines, flexible hoses, and fittings for leaks, dents, kinks, rust, cracks, bulging, and wear; check for loose fittings and supports; P-1 5 15045.11W1
determine necessary action. Task Priority MLR AST MAST Chapter STC Course # 7. Replace brake lines, hoses, fittings, and supports. P-2 5 15045.11W1 8. Fabricate brake lines using proper material and flaring procedures (double flare and ISO types). P-2 5 15045.11W1 9. Select, handle, store, and fill brake fluids to proper level. P-1 5 15045.11W1 00510.01-R2 10. Inspect, test, and/or replace components of brake warning light system. P-3 4 15045.11W1 11. Identify components of brake warning light system. P-2 (P-3) 4 15045.11W1 12. Bleed and/or flush brake system. P-1 6 15045.11W1 13. Test brake fluid for contamination. P-1 5 15045.11W1 00510.01-R2 Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair 1. Diagnose poor stopping, noise, vibration, pulling, grabbing, dragging or pedal pulsation concerns; determine necessary action. P-1 7, 8 15045.11W1 2. Remove, clean, inspect, and measure brake drum diameter; determine necessary action. P-1 12 15045.11W1 50240.34T1 00510.10W 3. Refinish brake drum and measure final drum diameter; compare with specifications. P-1 12 15045.11W1 4. Remove, clean, and inspect brake shoes, springs, pins, clips, levers, adjusters/self-adjusters, other related brake hardware, and backing support plates; lubricate and reassemble. P-1 8 15045.11W1 5. Inspect wheel cylinders for leaks and proper operation; remove and replace as needed. P-2 8 15045.11W1 6. Pre-adjust brake shoes and parking brake; install brake drums or drum/hub assemblies and wheel bearings; perform P-2 8 15045.11W1
final checks and adjustments. Task Priority MLR AST MAST Chapter STC Course # 7. Install wheel and torque lug nuts. P-1 Fund, 20 Disc Brake Diagnosis and Repair 1. Diagnose poor stopping, noise, vibration, pulling, grabbing, dragging, or pulsation concerns; determine necessary action. P-1 9, 10 15045.11W1 2. Remove and clean caliper assembly; inspect for leaks and damage/wear to caliper housing; determine necessary action. P-1 10 15045.11W1 3. Clean and inspect caliper mounting and slides/pins for proper operation, wear, and damage; determine necessary action. P-1 10 15045.11W1 4. Remove, inspect, and replace pads and retaining hardware; determine necessary action. P-1 10 15045.11W1 00510.10W 5. Lubricate and reinstall caliper, pads, and related hardware; seat pads and inspect for leaks. P-1 10 15045.11W1 6. Clean and inspect rotor; measure rotor thickness, thickness variation, and lateral runout; determine necessary action. P-1 12 15045.11W1 7. Remove and reinstall rotor. P-1 10, 12 15045.11W1 8. Refinish rotor on vehicle; measure final rotor thickness and compare with specifications. P-1 12 15045.11W1 030523005 9. Refinish rotor off vehicle; measure final rotor thickness and compare with specifications. P-1 12 15045.11W1 10. Retract and re-adjust caliper piston on an integrated parking brake system. P-3 10 15045.11W1 11. Check brake pad wear indicator; determine necessary action. P-2 10 15045.11W1 00510.10W
5. Check operation of brake stop light system. P-1 4 15045.11W1 6. Replace wheel bearing and race. P-2 21 03510.05W 7. Remove and reinstall sealed wheel bearing assembly. P-2 21 03510.05W Electronic Brake, Traction and Stability Control Systems Diagnosis and Repair 1. Identify and inspect electronic brake control system components; determine necessary action. P-3 14, 15 13044.11W-R2 15045.11W2 15045.13T1 15045.16T1 2. Identify traction control/vehicle stability control system components. P-3 14, 17 13044.11W-R2 15045.11W2 3. Describe the operation of a regenerative braking system. P-3 16 18420.05W 18443.01W-R2 4. Diagnose poor stopping, wheel lock-up, abnormal pedal feel, unwanted application, and noise concerns associated with the electronic brake control system ; determine necessary action. P-2 15 13044.11W-R2 15045.11W2 5. Diagnose electronic brake control system electronic control(s) and components by retrieving diagnostic trouble codes, and/or using recommended test equipment; determine necessary action. P-2 15 13044.11W-R2 15045.11W2 50250.21T1 6. Depressurize high-pressure components of an electronic brake control system. P-3 15 13044.11W-R2 15045.11W2 7. Bleed the electronic brake control system hydraulic circuits. P-1 15, 16 13044.11W-R2 15045.11W2 CHAPTER 1 Braking System Components and Performance Standards