Course description
Auto Technology II is an extension of Auto Technology I. This course is designed to prepare students for either entering the workforce in the automotive industry or post secondary education. Designed for seniors, this course should be taken by students who have successfully completed Auto Technology I. Participate in the Ford AAA Statewide Competition is encouraged. The curriculum includes visits from industry professionals and automotive colleges and technical school representatives. Field trips to the automotive program at Parkland Community College and the Chicago Auto Show are a part of the Auto Technology Program at the LACC.
The hands-on portion of this class is directly related to the type of customer work that comes in. The responsible and motivated student will have an experience similar to a professional auto technician.
Automotive Technology II lessons include in-depth study into the theory behind major automotive systems. The study materials and assessments are closely related to the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) standards. ASE material will be used extensively in class. The course is approximately 40% theory and 60% hands on.
Unit 1 Automotive Foundations
Program Introduction-Classroom rules
Automotive Careers
Automotive Safety
Bolt Identification
Reading Service Manuals
Unit Objectives
Describe and demonstrate safety while working around an automobile.
Automobiles and Environmental Regulations
Identify the manufacturer, make, and model of an automobile.
Identify a bolt by its pitch, length, grade, and diameter.
Look up basic service information using a Mitchell on Demand.
Length: 2 weeks
Evaluation: ASE questions, written quiz, work sample, participation
Unit 2 Automotive Engine Rebuild Unit Objectives
Select engine and mount on engine stand.
Length: 1 week
Evaluation: Work sample, participation
Unit 3 Automotive Engines Fundamentals
Engine major part identification.
Engine operation.
Unit Objectives
Remove engine front components.
Remove power steering pump and pulley using special tools.
Remove power harmonic balancer using special tools.
Length: 2 weeks
Evaluation: Work sample, participation
Unit 4 Automotive Engines – Top End
1. Cylinder heads and head gaskets
2. Camshafts
3. Valves and lifters
4. Automotive emission systems
Unit Objectives
Remove engine top side components.
Remove cylinder heads.
Remove a valve and service a valve seal.
Length: 2 weeks
Evaluation: ASE Work sample, participation
Unit 5 Automotive Engines – Engine Block
1. Connecting rods and pistons
2. Crankshafts
3. Plastigage
4. Automotive emission systems Part II
Unit Objectives
Remove rods, pistons, and rings.
Remove crankshaft.
Plastigage distance between a bearing and crankshaft journal.
Length: 2 weeks
Evaluation: Work sample, participation
Unit 6 Automotive Engines – Engine Block
1. Connecting rods and pistons
2. Crankshafts
Unit Objectives
1. Remove rods, pistons, and rings.
Remove crankshaft.
Plastigage distance between a bearing and crankshaft journal.
Length: 3 week
Evaluation: ASE questions, written quiz, work sample, participation
Unit 7 Automotive Engines – Reassembly
Plastigage fundamentals.
Reinstalling crankshaft.
Reinstalling connecting rods and pistons.
Reinstall head gaskets and heads.
Reinstall top end components.
Reinstalling power steering pulley and harmonic balancer.
Unit Objectives
Replace crankshaft.
Replace rings, bearing, and pistons.
Plastigage distance between a bearing and crankshaft journal.
Proper cylinder head torque procedures.
Reinstall intake manifold and components.
Reinstall injectors and fuel rail.
Length: 5 week
Evaluation: Engine Final Sign-off Sheet
* End of Semester *
Unit 8 Preventative Maintenance
Automotive Fluids
Valvoline Oil Certification
Changing engine oil
Removing and replacing belts
Tire Rotations
Unit Objectives
Identifying and Checking Automotive Fluid Levels
Describe the grade of an engine oil by reading API label
Change oil and oil filter on an automobile.
Replace a serpentine belt
Identify tire rotation patterns and perform a tire rotation.
Length: 3 weeks
Evaluation: ASE questions, written quiz, work sample, participation
Unit 9 Automotive Tires, Suspension, and Brakes
Automotive tires.
Advanced Tire diagnosis.
Front suspension systems.
Disc brakes.
Front end alignment fundamentals.
Unit Objectives
Be able to determine a tire’s width, height, and rim size.
Be able to mount and balance automotive tires.
Be able to diagnose suspension problems by observing tire wear.
Remove and replace a various front suspension parts on a FWD vehicle.
Describe, identify, and service automotive brakes.
Machine a brake drum or rotor.
Be able to describe various front end alignment angles and how they affect tire wear.
Observe a front end alignment.
Length: 5 weeks
Evaluation: ASE questions, written quiz, work sample, participation
Unit 10 Ford AAA Test Prep
Preparations for Ford AAA Test
Unit Objectives
Students will prepare for Ford AAA test by taking previous tests
Any addition preparation that we feel is needed to succeed as the Ford AAA.
Length: 1 week
Evaluation: Work sample, participation
* Ford AAA Test *
Unit 11 Automatic Transmission Fundamentals
Operational theory.
Parts identification.
Minor in-vehicle service.
Unit Objectives
Identify the various parts of an automatic transmission.
Perform an automatic transmission service.
Length: 2 weeks
Evaluation: ASE questions, written quiz, work sample, participation
Unit 12 Manual Transmission, Clutches and Driveline Fundamentals
Clutch fundamentals.
Manual transmission fundamentals.
Drivelines.
Unit Objectives
Identify the various parts of an automatic clutch.
Replace an automotive clutch.
Describe the characteristics of a manual transmission.
Describe the characteristics of an automotive driveline.
Replace a front wheel drive shaft.
Length: 3 weeks
Evaluation: ASE questions, written quiz, work sample, participation
Unit 13 OBD II System Maintenance and Fundamentals
OBD II Operation
OBD II Diagnosis
Spark plugs and wires
Unit Objectives
Using the OBD II scanner.
Diagnosing a check engine light problem.
Remove, replace, and test spark plugs and wires.
Length: 3 weeks
Evaluation: ASE questions, written quiz, work sample, participation
Revised 08/11
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