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Measure wheel, tire, axle flange, and hub runout to determine needed action.

Wheel Alignment Diagnosis, Adjustment, and Repair

Diagnose vehicle wander, drift, pull, hard steering, bump steer, memory steer, torque steer, and steering return concerns to determine needed action.

Perform pre-alignment inspection, including measuring vehicle ride height, to determine needed action.

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 and center steering wheel.

Check toe-out on turns (turning radius), steering axis inclination (SAI) and included angle, rear wheel thrust angle, front wheel setback, and front and rear cradle (subframe) alignment to determine needed action.

Reset steering angle sensor.

Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair

Remove and replace steering wheel and center and time supplemental restraint system (SRS) coil (clock spring).

Diagnose steering column noises, looseness, and binding concerns, including tilt and telescoping mechanisms, to determine needed action.

Diagnose power steering gear binding, uneven turning effort, looseness, hard steering, and noise concerns to determine needed action.

Inspect steering shaft universal joint(s), flexible coupling(s), collapsible column, lock cylinder mechanism, and steering wheel to determine needed action.

Remove and replace rack and pinion steering gear and inspect mounting bushings and brackets.

Remove and reinstall power steering pump, press fit power steering pump pulley, and check pulley and belt alignment.

Suspension Systems Diagnosis and Repair

Diagnose short/long arm and strut suspension system noises, body sway, and uneven ride height concerns to determine needed action.

Inspect, remove, and replace strut rods, bushings and steering knuckle assemblies.

Automotive Technology II B

Foundational Standards

Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.

Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.

Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.

Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathway.

Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.

Apply literacy, mathematical, and scientific principles and precision measurements when diagnosing problems and making repairs.

Work independently, collaboratively, and in teams to explore concerns, find causes, and take appropriate action by applying principles of STEM.

Charging System Electrical Accessories

Diagnose charging system problems for causes of undercharge, no-charge, or overcharge condition.

Diagnose the causes of brighter-than-normal, intermittent, dim, or no light operation.

Inspect and test gauges and gauge sending units for causes of abnormal readings to determine needed action.

Diagnose the causes of incorrect operation of warning devices and other driver information systems to determine needed action.

Advanced Electrical

Assess the operation of comfort and convenience accessories and related circuits to determine needed repairs.

Assess the operation of security and anti-theft systems and related circuits to determine needed repairs.

Assess the operation of entertainment components and related circuits to determine needed repairs.