Standard 1

Suspension and Steering

Benchmark 1

General Suspension and Steering Systems Diagnosis

Indicator 1

Identify and interpret suspension and steering concern; determine necessary action. P-1

Indicator 2

Research applicable vehicle and service information, such as suspension and steering system operation, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins. P-1

Indicator 3

Locate and interpret vehicle and major component identification numbers (VIN, vehicle certification labels, calibration decals). P-1

Benchmark 2

Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair

Indicator 1

Disable and enable supplemental restraint system (SRS). P-1

Indicator 2

Remove and replace steering wheel; center/time supplemental restraint system SRS) coil (clock spring). P-1

Indicator 3

Diagnose steering column noises, looseness, and binding concerns (including tilt mechanisms); determine necessary action. P-2

Indicator 4

Diagnose power steering gear (non-rack and pinion) binding, uneven turning effort, looseness, hard steering, and fluid leakage concerns; determine necessary action. P-3

Indicator 5

Diagnose power steering gear (rack and pinion) binding, uneven turning effort, looseness, hard steering, and fluid leakage concerns; determine necessary action. P-3

Indicator 6

Inspect steering shaft universal-joint(s), flexible coupling(s), collapsible column, lock cylinder mechanism, and steering wheel; perform necessary action. P-2

Indicator 7

Adjust manual or power non-rack and pinion worm bearing preload and sector lash. P-3

Indicator 8

Remove and replace manual or power rack and pinion steering gear; inspect mounting bushings and brackets. P-1

Indicator 9

Inspect and replace manual or power rack and pinion steering gear inner tie rod ends (sockets) and bellows boots. P-1

Indicator 10

Inspect power steering fluid levels and condition. P-1

Indicator 11

Flush, fill, and bleed power steering system. P-2

Indicator 12

Diagnose power steering fluid leakage; determine necessary action. P-2

Indicator 13

Remove, inspect, replace, and adjust power steering pump belt. P-1

Indicator 14

Remove and reinstall power steering pump. P-3

Indicator 15

Remove and reinstall power steering pump pulley; check pulley and belt alignment. P-3

Indicator 16

Inspect and replace power steering hoses and fittings. P-2

Indicator 17

Inspect and replace pitman arm, relay (centerlink/intermediate) rod, idler arm and mountings, and steering linkage damper. P-2

Indicator 18

Inspect, replace, and adjust tie rod ends (sockets), tie rod sleeves, and clamps. P-1

Indicator 19

Test and diagnose components of electronically controlled steering systems using a scan tool; determine necessary action. P-3

Benchmark 3

Suspension Systems Diagnosis and Repair-Front Suspension

Indicator 1

Diagnose short and long arm suspension system noises, body sway, and uneven riding height concerns; determine necessary action. P-1

Indicator 2

Diagnose strut suspension system noises, body sway, and uneven riding height concerns; determine necessary action. P-1

Indicator 3

Remove, inspect, and install upper and lower control arms, bushings, shafts, and rebound bumpers. P-3

Indicator 4

Remove, inspect and install strut rods (compression/tension) and bushings. P-2

Indicator 5

Remove, inspect, and install upper and/or lower ball joints. P-2

Indicator 6

Remove, inspect, and install steering knuckle assemblies. P-2

Indicator 7

Remove, inspect, and install short and long arm suspension system coil springs and spring insulators. P-2

Indicator 8

Remove, inspect, install, and adjust suspension system torsion bars; inspect mounts. P-3

Indicator 9

Remove, inspect, and install stabilizer bar bushings, brackets, and links. P-2

Indicator 10

Remove, inspect, and install strut cartridge or assembly, strut coil spring, insulators (silencers), and upper strut bearing mount. P-1

Indicator 11

Lubricate suspension and steering systems. P-2

Benchmark 4

Rear Suspension

Indicator 1

Remove, inspect, and install coil springs and spring insulators. P-2

Indicator 2

Remove, inspect, and install transverse links, control arms, bushings, and mounts. P-2

Indicator 3

Remove, inspect, and install leaf springs, leaf spring insulators (silencers), shackles, brackets, bushings, and mounts. P-3

Indicator 4

Remove, inspect, and install strut cartridge or assembly, strut coil spring, and insulators (silencers). P-2

Benchmark 5

Miscellaneous Service

Indicator 1

Inspect, remove, and replace shock absorbers. P-1

Indicator 2

Remove, inspect, and service or replace front and rear wheel bearings. P-1

Indicator 3

Test and diagnose components of electronically controlled suspension systems using a scan tool; determine necessary action. P-3

Benchmark 6

Wheel Alignment Diagnosis, Adjustment, and Repair

Indicator 1

Differentiate between steering and suspension concerns using principles of steering geometry (caster, camber, toe, etc). P-1

Indicator 2

Diagnose vehicle wander, drift, pull, hard steering, bump steer, memory steer, torque steer, and steering return concerns; determine necessary action. P-1

Indicator 3

Perform prealignment inspection; perform necessary action. P-1

Indicator 4

Measure vehicle riding height; determine necessary action. P-1

Indicator 5

Check and adjust front and rear wheel camber; perform necessary action. P-1

Indicator 6

Check and adjust caster; perform necessary action. P-1

Indicator 7

Check and adjust front wheel toe; adjust as needed. P-1

Indicator 8

Center steering wheel. P-1

Indicator 9

Check toe-out-on-turns (turning radius); determine necessary action. P-2

Indicator 10

Check SAI (steering axis inclination) and included angle; determine necessary action. P-2

Indicator 11

Check and adjust rear wheel toe. P-2

Indicator 12

Check rear wheel thrust angle; determine necessary action. P-2

Indicator 13

Check for front wheel setback; determine necessary action. P-2

Indicator 14

Check front cradle (subframe) alignment; determine necessary action. P-3

Benchmark 7

Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Repair

Indicator 1

Diagnose tire wear patterns; determine necessary action. P-1

Indicator 2

Inspect tires; check and adjust air pressure. P-1

Indicator 3

Diagnose wheel/tire vibration, shimmy, and noise; determine necessary action. P-2

Indicator 4

Rotate tires according to manufacturer's recommendations. P-1

Indicator 5

Measure wheel, tire, axle, and hub runout; determine necessary action. P-2

Indicator 6

Diagnose tire pull (lead) problem; determine necessary action. P-2

Indicator 7

Balance wheel and tire assembly (static and dynamic). P-1

Indicator 8

Dismount, inspect, repair, and remount tire on wheel. P-2

Indicator 9

Reinstall wheel; torque lug nuts. P-1

Indicator 10

Inspect and repair tire.

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Standard 2

Brakes

Benchmark 1

General Brake Systems Diagnosis

Indicator 1

Identify and interpret brake system concern; determine necessary action. P-1

Indicator 2

Research applicable vehicle and service information, such as brake system operation, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins. P-1

Indicator 3

Locate and interpret vehicle and major component identification numbers (VIN, vehicle certification labels, calibration decals). P-1

Benchmark 2

Hydraulic System Diagnosis and Repair

Indicator 1

Diagnose pressure concerns in the brake system using hydraulic principles Paschal's Law). P-1 action.

Indicator 2

Measure brake pedal height; determine necessary action. P-2

Indicator 3

Check master cylinder for internal and external leaks and proper operation; determine necessary action. P-2

Indicator 4

Remove, bench bleed, and reinstall master cylinder. P-1

Indicator 5

Diagnose poor stopping, pulling or dragging concerns caused by malfunctions in the hydraulic system; determine necessary action. P-1

Indicator 6

Inspect brake lines, flexible hoses, and fittings for leaks, dents, kinks, rust, cracks, bulging or wear; tighten loose fittings and supports; determine necessary action. P-2

Indicator 7

Fabricate and/or install brake lines (double flare and ISO types); replace hoses, fittings, and supports as needed. P-2

Indicator 8

Select, handle, store, and fill brake fluids to proper level. P-1

Indicator 9

Inspect, test, and/or replace metering (hold-off), proportioning (balance), pressure differential, and combination valves. P-2

Indicator 10

Inspect, test, and adjust height (load) sensing proportioning valve. P-3

Indicator 11

Inspect, test, and/or replace components of brake warning light system. P-3

Indicator 12

Bleed (manual, pressure, vacuum or surge) brake system. P-1

Indicator 13

Flush hydraulic system. P-3

Benchmark 3

Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair

Indicator 1

Diagnose poor stopping, noise, pulling, grabbing, dragging or pedal pulsation concerns; determine necessary action. P-1

Indicator 2

Remove, clean (using proper safety procedures), inspect, and measure brake drums; determine necessary action. P-1

Indicator 3

Refinish brake drum. P-1

Indicator 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

Indicator 5

Remove, inspect, and install wheel cylinders. P-2

Indicator 6

Pre-adjust brake shoes and parking brake before installing brake drums or drum/hub assemblies and wheel bearings. P-1

Indicator 7

Install wheel, torque lug nuts, and make final checks and adjustments. P-1

Benchmark 4

Disc Brake Diagnosis and Repair

Indicator 1

Diagnose poor stopping, noise, pulling, grabbing, dragging or pedal pulsation concerns; determine necessary action. P-1

Indicator 2

Remove caliper assembly from mountings; clean and inspect for leaks and damage to caliper housing; determine necessary action. P-1

Indicator 3

Clean and inspect caliper mounting and slides for wear and damage; determine necessary action. P-1

Indicator 4

Remove, clean, and inspect pads and retaining hardware; determine necessary action. P-1

Indicator 5

Disassemble and clean caliper assembly; inspect parts for wear, rust, scoring, and damage; replace seal, boot, and damaged or worn parts. P-2

Indicator 6

Reassemble, lubricate, and reinstall caliper, pads, and related hardware; seat pads, and inspect for leaks. P-1 3/9/2004 Page 187 of 190 Indicator 7 Clean, inspect, and measure rotor with a dial indicator and a micrometer; follow manufacturer's recommendations in determining need to machine or replace. P-1

Indicator 8

Remove and reinstall rotor. P-1

Indicator 9

Refinish rotor according to manufacturer's recommendations. P-1

Indicator 10

Adjust calipers equipped with an integrated parking brake system. P-3

Indicator 11

Install wheel, torque lug nuts, and make final checks and adjustments. P-1

Benchmark 5

Power Assist Units Diagnosis and Repair

Indicator 1

Test pedal free travel with and without engine running; check power assist operation. P-2

Indicator 2

Check vacuum supply (manifold or auxiliary pump) to vacuum-type power booster. P-2

Indicator 3

Inspect the vacuum-type power booster unit for vacuum leaks; inspect the check valve for proper operation; determine necessary action. P-2

Indicator 4

Inspect and test hydro-boost system and accumulator for leaks and proper operation; determine necessary action. P-3

Benchmark 6

Miscellaneous (Wheel Bearings, Parking Brakes, Electrica l, Etc.) Diagnosis and Repair Indicator 1 Diagnose wheel bearing noises, wheel shimmy, and vibration concerns; determine necessary action. P-1

Indicator 2

Remove, clean, inspect, repack, and install wheel bearings and replace seals; install hub and adjust wheel bearings. P-1

Indicator 3

Check parking brake cables and components for wear, rusting, binding, and corrosion; clean, lubricate, or replace as needed. P-2

Indicator 4

Check parking brake operation; determine necessary action. P-1

Indicator 5

Check operation of parking brake indicator light system. P-3

Indicator 6

Check operation of brake stop light system; determine necessary action. P-1

Indicator 7

Replace wheel bearing and race. P-1 3/9/2004 Page 188 of 190 Indicator 8 Inspect and replace wheel studs. P-1

Indicator 9

Remove and reinstall sealed wheel bearing assembly. P-2

Benchmark 7

Antilock Brake and Traction Control Systems Indicator 1 Identify and inspect antilock brake system (ABS) components; determine necessary action. P-1

Indicator 2

Diagnose poor stopping, wheel lock-up, abnormal pedal feel or pulsation, and noise concerns caused by the antilock brake system (ABS); determine necessary action. P-2

Indicator 3

Diagnose antilock brake system (ABS) electronic control(s) and components using self-diagnosis and/or recommended test equipment; determine necessary action. P-1

Indicator 4

Depressurize high-pressure components of the antilock brake system (ABS). P-3

Indicator 5

Bleed the antilock brake system's (ABS) front and rear hydraulic circuits. P-2

Indicator 6

Remove and install antilock brake system (ABS) electrical/electronic and hydraulic components. P-3

Indicator 7

Test, diagnose and service ABS speed sensors, toothed ring (tone wheel), and circuits using a graphing multimeter (GMM)/digital storage oscilloscope (DSO) includes output signal, resistance, shorts to voltage/ground, and frequency data). P-1

Indicator 8

Diagnose antilock brake system (ABS) braking concerns caused by vehicle modifications (tire size, curb height, final drive ratio, etc.). P-3

Indicator 9

Identify traction control system components. P-3

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Standard 3

Personal & Environmental Automotive Safety

Benchmark 1

Industry Safety Training Programs

Indicator 3

Complete all safety modules of the S/P2 pollution prevention safety curriculum.

Indicator 4

Pass the on-line S/P2 pollution prevention safety final exam.

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Standard 4

Career Development Activities

Benchmark 1

Skills USA PDP 3 Professional Degree

Indicator 1

Establish professional goals.

Indicator 2

Develop personal financial skills.

Indicator 3

Explore opportunities for advanced training.

Indicator 4

Market your instructional program.

Indicator 5

Serve as a volunteer in the community.

Indicator 6

Plan and develop a business.

Indicator 7

Conduct a worker interview.

Indicator 8

Develop a resume and write a cover letter.

Indicator 9

Demonstrate interviewing skills.

Indicator 10

Understand the cost of customer service.

Indicator 11

Identify and apply conflict resolution skills.

Indicator 12

Demonstrate evaluation skills.

Indicator 13

Perform a skill demonstration.

Indicator 14

Exercise your right to know.

Indicator 15

Update program competencies.

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