Course

in all classroom and lab activities

you comply with all safety precautions

you follow local, state, and federal environmental laws

you wear appropriate automotive shop attire

you produce finished repairs that conform to industry standards

you demonstrate proper use of tools

you use service information appropriately

you demonstrate proper use of vehicle protection equipment

you maintain a clean and organized work area

you complete work order

you locate and interpret vehicle and major component identification numbers.

in a written exam and/or oral presentation

you identify engine components

you describe how an internal combustion engine operates

you explain the inspection process

you outline diagnosis and repair processes

you locate correct service information

you identify established safety procedures that apply

in a performance demonstration

using lab mock ups, lab vehicles, and/or customer vehicles

1.A.1. Complete work order to include customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concern, related service history, cause, and correction.

1.A.2. Research applicable vehicle and service information, such as internal engine operation, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins.

1.A.5. Install engine covers using gaskets, seals, and sealers as required.

1.A.6. Remove and replace timing belt; verify correct camshaft timing.

1.B.2. Clean and visually inspect a cylinder head for cracks; check gasket surface areas for warpage and surface finish; check passage condition.

8.A.1. Identify and interpret engine performance concerns; determine necessary action.

8.A.2. Research applicable vehicle and service information, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins.

8.A.5. Perform engine absolute (vacuum/boost) manifold pressure tests; determine necessary action.

8.A.6. Perform cylinder power balance test; determine necessary action.

8.A.7. Perform cylinder cranking and running compression tests; determine necessary action.

8.A.8. Perform cylinder leakage test; determine necessary action.

8.A.9. Diagnose engine mechanical, electrical, electronic, fuel, and ignition concerns; determine necessary action.

8.A.10. Verify engine operating temperature; determine necessary action.

8.A.11. Verify correct camshaft timing.

Inspect valve springs for squareness and free height comparison; determine necessary action.

Replace valve stem seals on an assembled engine; inspect valve spring retainers, locks/keepers, and valve lock/keeper grooves; determine necessary action.

you follow appropriate steps

you follow procedures detailed in the reference service information

you follow established safety procedures

your performance meets established quality standards

in a written exam and/or oral presentation

you identify cylinder head and valve train components

you explain inspection process

you outline diagnosis and repair process

you locate correct service information

you identify established safety procedures that apply

in a performance demonstration

using lab mock ups, lab vehicles, and/or customer vehicles

1.B.2. Clean and visually inspect a cylinder head for cracks; check gasket surface areas for warpage and surface finish; check passage condition.

1.B.3. Inspect pushrods, rocker arms, rocker arm pivots and shafts for wear, bending, cracks, looseness, and blocked oil passages (orifices); determine necessary action.

1.B.4. Adjust valves (mechanical or hydraulic lifters).

1.B.5. Inspect and replace camshaft and drive belt/chain; includes checking drive gear wear and backlash, end play, sprocket and chain wear, overhead cam drive sprocket(s), drive belt(s), belt tension, tensioners, camshaft reluctor, ring/ tone-wheel, and valve timing components; verify correct camshaft timing.

Inspect valve springs for squareness and free height comparison; determine necessary action.

Replace valve stem seals on an assembled engine; inspect valve spring retainers, locks/keepers, and valve lock/keeper grooves; determine necessary action.

Inspect valve guides for wear; check valve stem-to-guide clearance; determine necessary action.

Inspect valves and valve seats; determine necessary action.

Check valve spring assembled height and valve stem height; determine necessary action.

Inspect valve lifters; determine necessary action.

Inspect and/or measure camshaft for runout, journal wear and lobe wear.

Inspect camshaft bearing surface for wear, damage, out-of-round, and alignment; determine necessary action.

you follow appropriate steps

you follow procedures detailed in the reference service information

you follow established safety procedures

your performance meets established quality standards

in a written exam and/or oral presentation

you identify lubrication system components

you explain inspection processes

you outline diagnosis and repair procedures

you locate correct service information

you identify established safety procedures that apply

in a performance demonstration

using lab mock ups, lab vehicles, and/or customer vehicles

1.D.9. Perform oil pressure tests; determine necessary action.

Inspect oil pump gears or rotors, housing, pressure relief devices, and pump drive; perform necessary action.

you follow appropriate steps

you follow procedures detailed in the reference service information

you follow established safety procedures

your performance meets established quality standards

in a written exam and/or oral presentation

you  identify engine block assembly components

you locate correct service information

you explain inspection process

you outline diagnosis and repair process

you identify established safety procedures that apply

in a performance demonstration

using lab mock ups, lab vehicles, and/or customer vehicles

1.C.1. Remove, inspect, or replace crankshaft vibration damper (harmonic balancer).

Disassemble engine block; clean and prepare components for inspection and reassembly.

Inspect engine block for visible cracks, passage condition, core and gallery plug condition, and surface warpage; determine necessary action.

Inspect and measure cylinder walls/sleeves for damage, wear, and ridges; determine necessary action.

Deglaze and clean cylinder walls.

Inspect and measure camshaft bearings for wear, damage, out-of-round, and alignment; determine necessary action.

Inspect crankshaft for straightness, journal damage, keyway damage, thrust flange and sealing surface condition, and visual surface cracks; check oil passage condition; measure end play and journal wear; check crankshaft position sensor reluctor ring (where applicable); determine necessary action.

Inspect main and connecting rod bearings for damage and wear; determine necessary action.

Identify piston and bearing wear patterns that indicate connecting rod alignment and main bearing bore problems; determine necessary action.

Inspect and measure piston skirts and ring lands; determine necessary action.

Remove and replace piston pin.

Determine piston-to-bore clearance.

Inspect, measure, and install piston rings.

Inspect auxiliary shaft(s) (balance, intermediate, idler, counterbalance or silencer); inspect shaft(s) and support bearings for damage and wear; determine necessary action; reinstall and time.

Assemble engine block.

you follow appropriate steps

you follow procedures detailed in the reference part service information

you follow established safety procedures

performance meets established quality standards