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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
Covers basic principles of steering, suspension and wheel alignment for passenger cars and light duty trucks. Familiarization with tire construction, types and sizing. Practice disassembly and re-assembly of steering and suspension system components. Familiarization and practice in using computerized 4-wheel-alignment equipment and tire balancing machines. Prerequisites: AM 108 and 102.
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5.00 Credits
Studies principles of automotive brake systems. Practice disassembly/assembly of system components using school owned equipment. Includes proper measuring and machining of brake drums and discs. Prerequisites: AM 108, 102.
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6.00 Credits
Covers theory, operation and repair of automotive heating and air conditioning systems. Work on approved customer automobiles. Includes testing and repair of electrical and vacuum circuits. Prerequisites: AM 108, AM 102, AM 101 and AM 112.
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7.00 Credits
Introduces various designs of manual transmissions and transaxles and to the driveline components of an automobile. Each component is covered in detail including purpose, application, operation, inspection, diagnosis and repair. Disassemble, inspect and assemble school owned units to obtain hands-on experience and familiarization. Prerequisite: AM 108.
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8.00 Credits
Orientation to PCC Automotive Service Technology program. Introduces automotive tools, fasteners, precision measurement, service manuals and shop procedures. Perform basic automotive service and inspection procedures. Includes the practical application of mathematics for the automotive trade.
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4.00 Credits
Read schematics and work on charging systems and accessories. Prerequisites: AM 108, 102.
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4.00 Credits
Study the causes of air pollution, the use of the five gas analyzer, air injection systems, catalytic converters, crankcase ventilation systems, evaporation control systems and federal and state emission control laws. Prerequisite: AM 108, AM 101, AM 102, AM 103 and AM 112.
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4.00 Credits
The capstone class in a 2-class sequence covering steering system service, suspension system service and 4-wheel alignment. Practice learned skills repairing real steering, suspension and wheel alignment problems. Jobs assigned by instructor, drawing from a pool of customer vehicles, or school owned vehicles. Prerequisites: AM 108, 102, 104.
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4.00 Credits
Brake diagnosis and repair of base brakes and anti-lock systems in a laboratory/shop setting. Covers how to do complete brake inspections and determine what repairs are needed. Ordering parts and completing repairs under close instructor supervision. Prerequisites: AM 108, 102, 105.
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4.00 Credits
Work on approved customer automobiles diagnosing and servicing components of standard transmissions/ transaxles. Provides realistic understanding of procedures which take place in an automotive repair facility each day. Prerequisites: AM 108, 107.
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