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The Official ASE Study Guide
ASE Automobile Tests
ASE AutomobilE tEStS
Table of Contents
Overview ..................................................................................... 3–7
Automobile Tests ........................................................................ 8–64 • EngineRepair(TestA1) ..................................................................8 • AutomaticTransmission/Transaxle(TestA2) ...............................14 • ManualDriveTrainandAxles(TestA3) ......................................19 • SuspensionandSteering(TestA4) ...............................................25 • Brakes(TestA5) ............................................................................32 • Electrical/ElectronicSystems(TestA6) .......................................39 • HeatingandAirConditioning(TestA7) .......................................47 • EnginePerformance(TestA8) ......................................................52 • LightVehicleDieselEngines(TestA9) ........................................59
Service Consultant Test ............................................................ 65–69 • AutomobileServiceConsultant(TestC1) ....................................65
Alternate Fuels Test ................................................................. 70–74 • CompressedNaturalGasVehicle(TestF1) ..................................70
Specialty Tests .......................................................................... 75–79 • ExhaustSystems(TestX1) ...........................................................75 Industry Training ............................................................................... 80–83
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IntroductionTheOfficial ASE Study Guide of Automobile TestsisintendedtohelptechniciansstudyfortheASEcertificationtests.Theinformationinthisbookletcoversthetechnologyfoundinmostalloftoday’sautomobiles,sportutilityvehicles,andlighttrucks.Thespecificinformationabouteachtest,foundinthefollowingpages,shouldprovetobeausefultoolforreviewingthetechnicalknowledgethatiscoveredintheAutomobiletests.Afterperformingathoroughreview,itshouldbeeasiertoselectadditionalreferencematerialthatwillassistyouwithyourtestpreparationneeds. ASEvoluntarycertificationisameansthroughwhichtechnicianscanprovetheirabilitiestothemselves,totheiremployers,andtotheircustomers.Bypass-ingASEtestsyouwillearnthemostvaluablecredentialavailabletoautomotivetechnicians.Becausethetestsaretough,you’llhavethesatisfactionofprovingtoyourselfthatyouareamongtheeliteinyourprofession.What’smore,thesecredentialsarerecognizedthroughoutthenation. Certifiedtechnicianspromotecustomertrustandimprovetheimageoftheindustry.Andtrustandprofessionalismarethefirststepstoabetter,morepros-perousbusiness. ASEencouragesyoutotakethetestsandtojointheprovenproswhoweartheASEBlueSealofExcellence®.
How Do I Become Certified?ThereareninetestsintheAutomobileTechniciancertificationseries.Ifyoupassoneormoretests,andhaveatleasttwoyearsofhands-onworkingexpe-rienceinautomotiverepair,youwillbecomecertifiedasanASEAutomobileTechnician.IfyoupasstestsA1throughA8andmeettheexperiencerequire-ment,youwillearnthecertificateofMasterAutomobileTechnician.Note:TestA9isnotrequiredforMasterAutomobileTechnicianstatus.(Appropriatevocationaltrainingmaybesubstitutedforuptooneyearofworkexperience.) IfyouarecurrentlycertifiedinDieselEngines(A9,H2,S2,orT2) andElectrical/ElectronicSystems(A6,H6,S6,orT6),youareeligibletotaketheL2ElectronicDieselEngineDiagnosisSpecialisttest.
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ASEtestsandcertifiestechniciansinthefollowingareasofspecialization(theTestContentsectionofthisbooklethasadetailedlistofcontentareascov-eredineachtest): Automobile Tests• EngineRepair(TestA1)• AutomaticTransmission/Transaxle(TestA2)• ManualDriveTrainandAxles(TestA3)• SuspensionandSteering(TestA4)• Brakes(TestA5)• Electrical/ElectronicSystems(TestA6)• HeatingandAirConditioning(TestA7)• EnginePerformance(TestA8)• LightVehicleDieselEngines(TestA9)
Service Consultant Test• AutomobileServiceConsultant(TestC1)
Alternate Fuels• CompressedNaturalGasVehicle(TestF1)
Specialty Tests• ExhaustSystems(TestX1)
YouwillbecomeanUndercarSpecialistwhenyoupasstheXItestandmeetthefollowingrequirements.Youmustbecurrentlycertified(includingthetwo-yearexperiencerequirement)intheASESuspensionandSteering(A4)andBrakes(A5)areasBEFOREyouwillbepermittedtoregisterandtaketheX1test.IfyourA4and/orA5certificationhasexpired,youmayNOTregisterfortheX1testuntilafteryouhaverenewedyourA4andA5certification. ASEalsoofferscertificationinMedium/HeavyTruck,TruckEquipment,SchoolBus,TransitBus,CollisionRepair/Refinish,PartsSpecialist, andAdvancedLevelspecialties.SeparateStudy Guidesareavailable. ForfullinformationonASEtestingaswellasdownloadableStudy Guides,Registration Booklets,andmore,visitwww.ase.com.YoumayalsorequestRegistration BookletsbymailingthecouponlocatedonthebackcoverofthisbookletorbycallingASEat703-669-6600,ext.400.
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Who Writes the Questions?Thequestions,writtenbyserviceindustryexpertsfamiliarwithallaspectsofautomobilerepair,areentirelyjob-related.Theyaredesignedtotesttheskillsthatyouneedtoknowinservicingautomobiles;theoreticalknowledgeisnotcovered. EachquestionhasitsrootsinanASE“item-writing”workshopwhereservicerepresentativesfromautomobilemanufacturers(domesticandimport),aftermarketpartsandequipmentmanufacturers,workingtechniciansandvoca-tionaleducatorsmeetinaworkshopsettingtoshareideasandtranslatethemintotestquestions.Eachtestquestionwrittenbytheseexpertsmustsurvivereviewbyallmembersofthegroup.Thequestionsarewrittentodealwithpracticalprob-lemsofdiagnosisandrepairexperiencedbytechniciansintheirday-to-daywork. Fromthere,allquestionsarepre-testedandquality-checkedonanationalsampleoftechnicians.ThosequestionsthatmeetASEstandardsofqualityandaccuracyareincludedinthescoredsectionsofthetests;the“rejects”aresentbacktothedrawingboardordiscardedaltogether. Eachcertificationtestismadeupofbetweenfortyandeightymultiple-choicequestions.Thepencilandpapertestingsessionsare4hoursand15minuteslong,allowingplentyoftimetocompleteseveraltests.Note: Eachtestcouldcontainupto15additionalquestionsthatareincludedforstatisticalresearchpurposesonly.Youranswerstothesequestionswillnotaffectyourscore,butsinceyoudonotknowwhichonestheyare,youshouldanswerallquestionsinthetest.Thefive-yearRecertificationTestwillcoverthesamecontentareasasthoselistedabove.However,thenumberofquestionsineachcontentareaoftheRecertificationTestwillbereducedbyaboutone-half.
How Do I Prepare for the ASE Tests?Becomefamiliarwithtestcontentandquestionformat:TheTestSpecificationsinthisbookletcontainasummarydescriptionofthecontentcoveredbyeachtest.TheTaskListsdescribetheactualworkperformedbytechniciansineachspecialtyarea.Together,theseforma“blueprint”forwritingandassembling theASEtests. Pleasenotethateachquestiononthetestiskeyed,orlinked,toaparticulartaskorsetoftasksinthetasklist.Therefore,areviewofthetasklists,withaneyetojudgingwhetheryouknowhowtoperformeachtasklisted,willprovideyouvaluableinformationasyouprepareforthetests. Therearefivetypesofmultiple-choicequestionsonthetests,eachofwhichisincludedinthesamplequestionsinthisbooklet.Notethedifferentinstructionsforeachquestiontype.
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Besuretoreadeachquestioncarefully,(twice,ifnecessary)sothatyouunderstandexactlywhatisbeingasked.Each question tests a specific diagnostic or repair problem and has only one correct answer. Tosummarize,wesuggestthefollowingstepsbetaken: Step 1. Studythecontentlistforeachtestyouwillattempt. Step 2. Carefullyreadthetasklistforeacharea. Step 3. Gooverthesamplequestionstobecomefamiliarwitheachquestion type.Thisisveryimportant. Step 4. Reviewsteps1through3andidentifytheskillarea(s)whereyouneed additionalstudy.
Types of Knowledge Measured By the TestsThetypesofknowledgeandskillsyouwillneedtoknowtopassthetestsareasfollows:• Basic technical knowledge:Testsyourknowledgeofwhatisinasystemandhowthesystemworks,andwhataretheproperproceduresandprecautionstobefollowedinmakingrepairsandadjustments.
• Service or repair knowledge and skill:Testsyourunderstandingandabilitytoapplygenerallyacceptedrepairproceduresandprecautionsinassembly,disassembly,andreconditioningoperations;and inmaking inspectionsandadjustments.Alsotestsyourabilitytouseshopmanualsandprecisiontoolsofthetrade.
• Testing and diagnostic knowledge and skill:Testsyourabilitytorecognizeproblemsandtousegenerallyavailablemeasurementandtestingequipmenttomakeadiagnosis.Alsotestsyourabilitytotracetheeffectsofaparticularconditionandfindthecauseofaparticularsetofsymptoms.
Ifyouareanexperiencedandknowledgeabletechnician,acarefulreviewofthisbooklet,andadditionalbrush-uponthoseareasinwhichyouareweakest,isallyoushouldneedtopasstheASEtests.
Before The TestsTrytobewell-restedforthetestsoyouwillbealertandefficient.Ifyouaretak-ingthewrittenversions,pleasebringseveralsharpenedsoft-lead(#2)pencilsandaneraserwithyou;pencilswillnotbefurnishedatthetestcenter.Ifyouwishtopaceyourself,bringawatch;sometestingroomsmaynothaveclocks.Finally,besuretobringalongyourtestcenteradmissionticketandacurrentphotoI.D.
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At the Test Center—Some TipsArriveearlyenoughtofindthebuildingandtestingroom.Whenyoureachthelocation,waitintheassignedareauntiltheproctorbeginsthetestadministration.Heorshewillinstructyouinfillingouttheanswerbooklet(iftakingwrittentests)orloggingontothecomputer(iftakingcomputer-basedtests). Oncetestinghasbegun,keeptrackoftime.Donotspendtoolongonanysinglequestion.Besuretoreadeachquestioncarefullysothatyouunderstandexactlywhatisbeingasked.Donotmarkanswersinthetestbooklet;theymustbemarkedontheanswerbooklet.Yourtestwillnotbescoredifyouranswersarenotonyouranswerbooklet. Ifaquestionisdifficult,marktheanswerthatyouthinkiscorrectandputacheckbyitinthetestbook.(Computer-basedtestsallowyoutodothisonscreen.)Thengoontothenextquestion.Ifyoufinishbeforetimeisup,youmaygobacktothequestionsthatyouchecked. It is to your advantage to answer every question. Do not leave any an-swers blank. Your score will be based only on the number of correct answers that you give.
Test Content and Sample QuestionsThefollowingmaterialisdesignedtohelptechnicianspreparefortheASE certificationtests. EachsectionbeginswiththeTestSpecifications,whichwilllistthemaincategoriescoveredonthatparticulartestandthenumberoftestquestionsandpercentageofthetestdevotedtoeachtopic. TheTaskListdescribestheworkactivitiesatechnicianshouldbeabletoperformineachtechnicalareacoveredonthattest.Thislistwasdevelopedbyworkingtechniciansandtechnicalexpertsfromacrossthecountryandwillpro-videavaluablechecklistofwhattostudyforthetest. Thesetaskdescriptionsofferdetailedinformationtotechnicianspreparingforthetestandtopersonswhomaybeinstructingtechnicians.Thetasklistsmayalsoserveasguidelinesforquestionwriters,reviewers,andtestassemblers. Itshouldalsobenotedthatthenumberofquestionsineachcontentareamaynotequalthenumberoftaskslisted.Someofthetasksarecomplexandbroadinscopeandmaybecoveredbyseveralquestions.Othertasksaresimpleandnarrowinscopeandonequestionmaycoverseveraltasks.Themainobjectiveinlistingthetasksistodescribeaccuratelywhatisdoneonthejob,nottomakeeachtaskcorrespondtoaparticulartestquestion. Samplequestionsfollow.Althoughthesesamequestionswillnotappearonactualtests,theyareinthesameformatasactualtestquestions.Allfivetypesofmultiple-choicequestionsusedontheASEtestsarerepresentedhere.Notethedifferentinstructionsforsomequestions.
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tESt SpEcificAtionS And tASk liStEnginE rEpAir (tESt A1)
Content Questions Percentage Area in Test of Test A. General Engine Diagnosis 15 30% B. Cylinder Head and Valve Train Diagnosis and Repair 10 20% C. Engine Block Diagnosis and Repair 10 20% D. Lubrication and Cooling Systems Diagnosis and Repair 8 16% E. Fuel, Electrical, Ignition, and Exhaust Systems Inspection and Service 7 14%
Total 50 100%
A. General Engine Diagnosis (15 questions) 1. Verifydriver’scomplaintand/orroadtestvehicle;determinenecessaryaction. 2. Determineifno-crank,cranksbutwillnotstart,orhardstartingconditionisan
enginemechanicalproblem,oriscausedbyanothervehiclesubsystem. 3. Inspectengineassemblyforfuel,oil,coolant,andotherleaks;determinenecessary
action. 4. Isolateenginenoisesandvibrations;determinenecessaryaction. 5. Diagnosethecauseofexcessiveoilconsumption,coolantconsumption,unusual
engineexhaustcolor,andodor;determinenecessaryaction. 6. Performenginevacuumtests;determinenecessaryaction. 7. Performcylinderpowerbalancetests;determinenecessaryaction. 8. Performcylindercrankingcompressiontests;determinenecessaryaction. 9. Performcylinderleakagetests;determinenecessaryaction.
B. Cylinder Head and Valve Train Diagnosis and Repair (10 questions) 1. Removecylinderheads,disassemble,clean,andprepareforinspection. 2. Visuallyinspectcylinderheadsforcracks,warpage,corrosion,leakage,andthe
conditionofpassages;determineneededrepairs. 3. Inspectandrepairdamagedthreadswhereallowed;installcoreandgalleryplugs. 4. Inspect,test,andverifyvalvespringsforsquareness,pressure,andfreeheight
comparison;replaceasnecessary. 5. Inspectvalvespringretainers,rotators,locks/keepers,andlockgrooves. 6. Replacevalvestemseals. 7. Inspectvalveguidesforwear;checkvalvestem-to-guideclearance;determine
neededrepairs.
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8. Inspectvalvesandvalveseats;determineneededrepairs. 9. Checkvalvespringinstalled(assembled)heightandvalvestemheight;determined
neededrepairs.10. Inspectpushrods,rockerarms,rockerarmpivots,andshaftsforwear,bending,
cracks,looseness,andblockedoilpassages;repairorreplaceasrequired.11. Inspectandreplacehydraulicormechanicallifters/lashadjusters.12. Adjustvalvesonengineswithmechanicalorhydrauliclifters.13. Inspectandreplacecamshaft(s)(includescheckingdrivegearwearandbacklash,
endplay,sprocketandchainwear,overheadcamdrivesprocket(s),drivebelt(s),belttension,tensioners,camshaftreluctorring/tone-wheel,andvariablevalvetimingcomponents).
14. Inspectandmeasurecamshaftjournalsandlobes;measurecamshaftlift.15. Inspectandmeasurecamshaftboreforwear,damage,out-of-round,andalignment;
determineneededrepairs.16. Inspectvalvetiming;timecamshaft(s)tocrankshaft.17. Inspectcylinderheadmatingsurfaceconditionandfinish,reassembleandinstall
gasket(s)andcylinderhead(s);replace/torqueboltsaccordingtomanufacturers’procedures.
C. Engine Block Diagnosis and Repair (10 questions) 1. Removeanddisassembleengineblock;cleanandpreparecomponentsforinspection
andreassembly. 2. Visuallyinspectengineblockforcracks,corrosion,theconditionofpassages,core
andgalleryplugholecondition,surfacewarpage,andsurfacefinishandcondition;determinenecessaryaction.
3. Inspectandrepairdamagedthreadswhereallowed;installcoreandgalleryplugs. 4. Inspectandmeasurecylinderwalls;honeandcleancylinderwalls;determineneed
forfurtheraction. 5. Inspectcrankshaftforendplay,journaldamage,keywaydamage,thrustflangeand
sealingsurfacecondition,andvisualsurfacecracks;checkoilpassagecondition;measurejournalwear;checkcrankshaftreluctorring/tonewheel(whereapplicable);determinenecessaryaction.
6. Inspectandmeasuremainbearingboresandcapalignment;markcapsforlocationanddirection.
7. Installmainbearingsandcrankshaft;checkbearingclearancesandendplay; replace/torqueboltsaccordingtomanufacturers’procedures.
8. Inspectcamshaftbearingsforexcessivewearandalignment;replacebearingsifnecessary;installcamshaft,timingchainandgears;checkendplay.
9. Inspectauxiliary(balance,intermediate,idler,counterbalance,orsilencer)shaft(s),drive(s)/gear(s),andsupportbearingsfordamageandwear;timebalanceshafttocrankshaft;determinenecessaryaction.
10. Inspect,measure,service,orreplacepistonsandpiston/wristpins;identifypistonandbearingwearpatternscausedbyconnectingrodalignmentproblems;determinenecessaryaction.
11. Inspectconnectingrodsfordamage,borecondition,andpinfit;determinenecessaryaction.
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12. Inspect,measure,andinstallorreplacepistonrings;assemblepistonandconnectingrod;installpiston/rodassembly;checkbearingclearanceandsideplay;install connectingrodbearings;replace/torquefastenersaccordingtomanufacturers’ procedures.
13. Inspect,reinstall,orreplacecrankshaftvibrationdamper(harmonicbalancer).14. Inspectcrankshaftflangeandflywheelmatingsurfaces;inspectandreplace
crankshaftpilotbearing/bushing(ifapplicable);inspectflywheel/flexplatefor cracksandwear(includesflywheelringgear);measureflywheelrunout;determinenecessaryaction.
15. Inspectandreplacepansandcovers.16. Assembletheengineusinggaskets,seals,andformed-in-place(tube-applied)seal-
ants,threadsealers,accordingtomanufacturers’specifications;reinstallengine.
D. Lubrication and Cooling Systems Diagnosis and Repair (8 questions) 1. Diagnoseenginelubricationsystemproblems;performoilpressuretests;determine
necessaryaction. 2. Disassembleandinspectoilpump(includesgears,rotors,housing,andpick-up
assembly);measureoilpumpclearance;inspectpressurereliefdevicesandpumpdrive;determinenecessaryaction.
3. Inspect,test,andreplaceinternalandexternalengineoilcoolers. 4. Fillcrankcasewithoilandinstallengineoilfilter. 5. Performcoolingsystempressuretests;performcoolantdyetest;determinenecessary
action. 6. Inspectandtestradiator,heatercore,pressurecap,andcoolantrecoverysystem;
replaceasrequired. 7. Inspect,replace,andadjustdrivebelt(s),tensioner(s),andpulleys. 8. Inspectandreplaceenginecoolingsystemandheatersystemhoses,pipesandfittings. 9. Inspect,test,andreplacethermostat,coolantby-pass,andthermostathousing.10. Inspectandtestcoolant;drain,flush,andrefillcoolingsystemwithrecommended
coolant;bleedairasrequired.11. Inspectandreplacewaterpump.12. Inspectandtestfan(bothelectricalandmechanical),fanclutch,fanshroud,airdams,
andcoolingfanelectricalcircuits;repairorreplaceasrequired.13. Verifyproperoperationofenginerelatedwarningindicators.
E. Fuel, Electrical, Ignition, and Exhaust Systems Inspection and Service (7 questions) 1. Inspect,cleanorreplacefuelinjectionsystemcomponents,intakemanifold,and
gaskets. 2. Inspect,serviceorreplaceairfilters,filterhousings,andintakeductwork. 3. Inspectturbocharger/supercharger;determinenecessaryaction. 4. Testenginecrankingsystem;determineneededrepairs. 5. Inspectandreplacecrankcaseventilationsystemcomponents. 6. Inspectandinstallignitionsystemcomponents;adjusttiming. 7. Inspectanddiagnoseexhaustsystem;determineneededrepairs.
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Questions:
1. TechnicianAsaysthatpartXshown isusedtorotatethevalvespring. TechnicianBsaysthatpartXshownaboveisusedtocorrectinstalledspringheight. Whoisright?
(A)Aonly *(B)Bonly (C)BothAandB (D)NeitherAnorB 2. Acompressiontestshowsthatonecylinderistoolow.Aleakagetestonthat
cylindershowsthatthereistoomuchleakage.Duringthetest,aircouldbeheardcomingfromthetailpipe.Whichofthesecouldbethecause?
(A)Brokenpistonrings (B)Abadheadgasket (C)Abadexhaustgasket *(D)Anexhaustvalvenotseating 3. TechnicianAsaysthatmainbearingoilclearancecanbecheckedwith
plastigage. TechnicianBsaysthatmainbearingoilclearancecanbecheckedwith afeelergauge. Whoisright?
*(A)Aonly (C)BothAandB (B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB 4. Anengineisusingtoomuchoil.
TechnicianAsaysthatwornvalveguidescouldbethecause. TechnicianBsaysthattaperedcylinderwallscouldbethecause. Whoisright?
(A)Aonly *(C)BothAandB (B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB
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5. Acompressiontesthasbeenmadeonanin-line4-cylinderengine.Cylinders2and3havereadingsof10psi.Cylinder1hasareadingof140psiandcylinder4hasareadingof145psi. TechnicianAsaysthatthesereadingscouldbecausedbyablownheadgasket.TechnicianBsaysthatthesereadingscouldbecausedbywrongvalvetiming.Whoisright?
*(A)Aonly (B)Bonly (C)BothAandB (D)NeitherAnorB
6. Todeterminepiston-to-cylinderwallclearance,thediameterofthepistonshownaboveshouldbemeasuredat:
(A)W. (B)X. *(C)Y. (D)Z. 7. Whichofthesewouldmostlikelycauseafuel-injectedenginetohavelow
fuelpressure? *(A)Acloggedfuelfilter (B)Acloggedfuelinjector (C)Arestrictedfuelreturnline (D)Astuck-closedfuelpressureregulator
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8. TechnicianAsaysthatthesetupshownabovecanbeusedtocheck cylindertaper. TechnicianBsaysthatthesetupcanbeusedtocheckcylinderout-of-round.Whoisright?
(A)Aonly *(C)BothAandB (B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB 9. Thepressureandvolumetestsonamechanicalfuelpumparebothbelow
specs. TechnicianAsaysthatanairleakinthefuellinebetweenthetankand pumpcouldbethecause. TechnicianBsaysthatapluggedfueltankpickupfiltercouldbethecause.Whoisright?
(A)Aonly *(C)BothAandB (B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB Question 10 is not like the ones above. IthasthewordLEAST.Forthisquestion,lookforthechoicethatwould
LEAST LIKELYcausethedescribedsituation.Readtheentirequestioncare-fullybeforechoosingyouranswer.
10. TheLEASTlikelycauseofabentpushrodis: (A)excessiveenginerpm. (B)astickingvalve. *(C)excessivevalveguideclearance. (D)awornrockerarmstud.
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tESt SpEcificAtionS And tASk liStAutomAtic trAnSmiSSion/trAnSAxlE (tESt A2)
Content Questions Percentage Area in Test of Test A. General Transmission/Transaxle Diagnosis 25 50% 1. Mechanical/Hydraulic Systems (11) 2. Electronic Systems (14) B. In-Vehicle Transmission/Transaxle Maintenance and Repair 12 24% C. Off-Vehicle Transmission/Transaxle Repair 13 26% 1. Removal and Installation (4) 2. Disassembly and Assembly (5) 3. Friction and Reaction Units (4)
Total 50 100%
A. General Transmission/Transaxle Diagnosis (25 questions)
1. Mechanical/Hydraulic Systems (11 questions) 1. Roadtestthevehicletoverifymechanical/hydraulicsystemproblemsbasedon
driver’sconcern;determinenecessaryaction. 2. Diagnosenoise,vibration,harshness,andshiftqualityproblems;determinenecessary
action. 3. Diagnosefluidusage,type,level,andconditionproblems;determinenecessary
action. 4. Performpressuretests;determinenecessaryaction. 5. Performstalltests;determinenecessaryaction. 6. Performtorqueconverterclutch(lock-upconverter)mechanical/hydraulicsystem
tests;determinenecessaryaction.
2. Electronic Systems (14 questions) 1. Roadtestthevehicletoverifyelectronicsystemproblemsbasedondriver’sconcern;
determinenecessaryaction. 2. Performpressuretestsontransmissionsequippedwithelectronicpressurecontrol;
determinenecessaryaction. 3. Performtorqueconverterclutch(lock-upconverter)electronicsystemtests;
determinenecessaryaction.
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4. Diagnoseelectronictransmissioncontrolsystemsusingappropriatetestequipmentandserviceinformation(suchas:shopmanuals,technicalservicebulletins, schematics,etc.);determinenecessaryaction.
5. Verifyproperoperationofchargingsystem;checkbattery,connections,vehiclepower,andgrounds.
6. Differentiatebetweenengineperformance,orothervehiclesystems,and transmission/transaxlerelatedproblems;determinenecessaryaction.
7. Diagnoseshiftqualityconcernsresultingfromproblemsintheelectronic transmissioncontrolsystem;determinenecessaryaction.
B. In-Vehicle Transmission/Transaxle Maintenance and Repair (12 questions) 1. Inspect,adjust,andreplacemanualvalveshiftlinkage,transmissionrangesensor/
switch,andpark/neutralpositionswitch(inhibitor/neutralsafetyswitch). 2. Inspect,adjust,andreplacecablesorlinkagesforthrottlevalve(TV),kickdown,
andacceleratorpedal. 3. Inspectandreplaceexternalsealsandgaskets. 4. Inspectandreplacedriveshaftyoke,driveaxlejoints,bushings,andseals. 5. Checkconditionofenginecoolingsystem;inspecttransmissionlinesandfittings. 6. Inspectvalvebodymatingsurfaces,bores,valves,springs,sleeves,retainers,
brackets,checkballs,screens,spacers,andgaskets;replaceasnecessary. 7. Checkandadjustvalvebodybolttorque. 8. Inspectaccumulatorandservobores,pistons,seals,pins/pinbores,springs,and
retainers;repairorreplaceasnecessary;adjustbands. 9. Inspect,test,adjust,repair,orreplaceelectrical/electroniccomponentsandcircuits
includingcomputers,solenoids,sensors,relays,terminals,connectors,switches, andharnesses.
10. Inspect,replace,andalignpowertrainmounts.11. Replacefluidandfilter(s);verifyproperfluidlevelandtype.
C. Off-Vehicle Transmission/Transaxle Repair (13 questions)
1. Removal and Installation (4 questions) 1. Removeandreplacetransmission/transaxle;inspectenginecoreplugs,rear
crankshaftseal,transmissiondowelpins,dowelpinholes,andmatingsurfaces. 2. Inspectconverterflex(drive)plate,converterattachingbolts,converterpilot,
converterpumpdrivesurfaces,converterendplay,andcrankshaftpilotbore. 3. Inspect,test,flushorreplacetransmissionoilcooler.
2. Disassembly and Assembly (5 questions) 1. Disassemble,clean,andinspecttransmissioncase,sub-assemblies,matingsurfaces,
andthreadcondition. 2. Inspect,measure,andreplaceoilpumpcomponents. 3. Checkbearingpreload;determineneededservice. 4. Checkendplay;inspect,measure,andreplacethrustwashersandbearingsasneeded. 5. Inspectandreplaceshafts. 6. Inspectoildeliverycircuit,includingsealrings,ringgrooves,sealingsurfaceareas,
feedpipes,orifices,andencapsulatedcheckvalves(balls). 7. Inspectandreplacebushings. 8. Inspectandmeasureplanetarygearassembly;replacepartsasnecessary.
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9. Inspectcasebores,passages,bushings,vents,matingsurfaces,threadcondition, anddowelpins;repairorreplaceasnecessary.
10. Inspectandreplacetransaxledrivechains,sprockets,gears,bearings,andbushings.11. Inspect,measure,repair,adjustorreplacetransaxlefinaldrivecomponents.12. Assembleafterrepair.
3. Friction and Reaction Units (4 questions) 1. Inspecthydraulicclutchpackassembly;replacepartsasnecessary. 2. Measureandadjustclutchpackclearance. 3. Airtesttheoperationofclutchandservoassemblies. 4. Inspectone-wayclutchassemblies;replacepartsasnecessary. 5. Inspectbandsanddrums(housings/cylinders);replaceand/oradjustasnecessary.
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SAmplE QuEStionS AutomAtic trAnSmiSSion/trAnSAxlE (tESt A2)
QuEStionS:
1. AnautomatictransmissiondoesnotholdinPARK. TechnicianAsaysthatmisadjustedshiftlinkagecouldbethecause. TechnicianBsaysthatarollerclutchinstalledbackwardscouldbethecause.Whoisright?
*(A)Aonly (C)BothAandB (B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB 2. Avehiclewithanautomatictransaxle,andaproperlytunedengine,
acceleratespoorlyfromastop.Accelerationisnormalabove35mph. Whichofthesecouldbethecause?
(A)Awornfrontpump (C)Awornplanetarygearset *(B)Afailedtorqueconverter (D)Alowfluidlevel 3. Thetransmissionslipswhencold.Whichoftheseisthemostlikelycause? (A)Ashortedlow/reversepressureswitch (B)Linepressureisatmaximumin1stgear (C)Adisconnectedlinepressuresensor *(D)Lowlinepressure4. Theautomatictransaxleupshiftsharshlyduringnormalacceleration.
Themostlikelycauseisafailed: (A)oxygensensor. *(C)throttlepositionsensor. (B)idleaircontrolvalve. (D)intakeairtemperaturesensor. 5. Withthetransmissionpanremoved,thebestwaytopin-pointanoilpressure
leakisto: (A)checkthefilterpick-uptubeseal. (B)checkthelinepressure. (C)removeandcheckthevalvebody. *(D)performanairpressuretest.
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6. Thetoolinthesetupshownaboveisbeingusedtoremovethe: *(A)pumpbushing. (C)statorsupport. (B)pumpseal. (D)statorseal. 7. AvehiclewithanOBDIIcomputersystemhasstoredtransmissiontrouble
codes.Afterrepairsarecompleted,thetroublecodesshouldbeclearedby: (A)disconnectingthebattery. (B)testdrivingthevehicle. *(C)usingascantool. (D)removingthePCMfuse. Question 8 is not like the ones above. IthasthewordEXCEPT.Forthisquestion,lookforthechoicethatcould
NOTcausethedescribedsituation.Readtheentirequestioncarefully beforechoosingyouranswer.
8. Toomuchautomatictransmissionshaftendplaycouldbecausedbyany oftheseEXCEPTaworn:
*(A)clutch. (B)selectivewasher. (C)transmissioncase. (D)planetarycarrier.
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Content Questions Percentage Area in Test of Test A. Clutch Diagnosis and Repair 6 16% B. Transmission Diagnosis and Repair 7 17% C. Transaxle Diagnosis and Repair 7 17% D. Drive Shaft/Half Shaft and Universal Joint/Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Diagnosis and Repair (Front and Rear Wheel Drive) 5 13% E. Rear Axle Diagnosis and Repair 7 17% 1. Ring and Pinion Gears (3) 2. Differential Case/Carrier Assembly (2) 3. Limited Slip/Locking Differential (1) 4. Axle Shafts and Housing(1) F. Four-Wheel Drive/All-Wheel Drive Component Diagnosis and Repair 8 20%
Total 40 100%
A. Clutch Diagnosis and Repair (6 questions) 1. Diagnoseclutchnoise,binding,slippage,pulsation,chatter,pedalfeel/effort,and
releaseproblems;determineneededrepairs. 2. Inspect,adjust,andreplaceclutchpedallinkage,cablesandautomaticadjuster
mechanisms,brackets,bushings,pivots,springs,andelectricalswitches. 3. Inspect,adjust,replace,andbleedhydraulicclutchslave/releasecylinder,master
cylinder,lines,andhoses;cleanandflushhydraulicsystem;refillwithproperfluid. 4. Inspect,adjust,andreplacerelease(throw-out)bearing,bearingretainer,lever,and
pivot. 5. Inspectandreplaceclutchdiscandpressureplateassembly;inspectinputshaftpilot
andsplines. 6. Inspectpilotbearing/bushinginnerandouterbores;inspectandreplacepilot
bearing/bushing. 7. Inspectandmeasureflywheelandringgear;inspectdual-massflywheelwhere
required;repairorreplaceasnecessary. 8. Inspectengineblock,clutch(bell)housing,transmissioncasematingsurfaces,and
alignmentdowels;inspectenginecoreplugs,rearmainengineseal,andother sourcesoffluidcontamination;determineneededrepairs.
9. Measureflywheelsurfacerunoutandcrankshaftendplay;determineneededrepairs.10. Inspect,replace,andalignpowertrainmounts.
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B. Transmission Diagnosis and Repair (7 questions) 1. Diagnosetransmissionnoise,difficultshifting,gearclash,jumpingoutofgear,fluid
conditionandtype,andfluidleakageproblems;determineneededrepairs. 2. Inspect,adjust,andreplacetransmissionexternalshifterassembly,shiftlinkages,
brackets,bushings/grommets,pivots,andlevers. 3. Inspectandreplacetransmissiongaskets,sealants,seals,andfasteners;inspect
sealingsurfaces. 4. Removeandreplacetransmission;inspecttransmissionmounts. 5. Disassembleandcleantransmissioncomponents;reassembletransmission. 6. Inspect,repair,and/orreplacetransmissionshiftcoverandinternalshiftforks,
bushings,bearings,levers,shafts,sleeves,detentmechanisms,interlocks,andsprings.
7. Inspectandreplaceinput(clutch)shaft,bearings,andretainers. 8. Inspectandreplacemainshaft,gears,thrustwashers,bearings,andretainers/snap
rings;measureclearanceandendplay. 9. Inspectandreplacesynchronizerhub,sleeve,keys(inserts),springs,andblocking
(synchronizing)rings/mechanisms;measureblockingringclearance.10. Inspectandreplacecountershaft,counter(cluster)gear,bearings,thrustwashers,
andretainers/snaprings.11. Inspectandreplacereverseidlergear,shaft,bearings,thrustwashers,andretainers/
snaprings.12. Measureandadjustbearingpreloadorendplay(shim/spacerselectionprocedure).13. Inspect,repair,andreplaceextensionhousingandtransmissioncasematingsurfaces,
bores,dowels,bushings,andvents.14. Inspectandreplacetransmissioncomponentsrelatedtospeedometeroperation.15. Inspect,test,andreplacetransmissionsensors,actuators,andswitches.16. Inspectlubricationsystems.17. Checkfluidlevel;refillwithproperfluid.
C. Transaxle Diagnosis and Repair (7 questions) 1. Diagnosetransaxlenoise,difficultshifting,gearclash,jumpingoutofgear,fluid
conditionandtype,andfluidleakageproblems;determineneededrepairs. 2. Inspect,adjust,lubricateandreplacetransaxleexternalshiftassemblies,linkages,
brackets,bushings/grommets,cables,pivots,andlevers. 3. Inspectandreplacetransaxlegaskets,sealants,seals,andfasteners;inspectsealing
surfaces. 4. Removeandreplacetransaxle;inspect,replace,andaligntransaxlemountsand
subframe/cradleassembly. 5. Disassembleandcleantransaxlecomponents;reassembletransaxle. 6. Inspect,repair,and/orreplacetransaxleshiftcoverandinternalshiftforks,levers,
bushings,shafts,sleeves,detentmechanisms,interlocks,andsprings. 7. Inspectandreplaceinputshaftandoutputshaft,gears,thrustwashers,bearings,and
retainers/snaprings. 8. Inspectandreplacesynchronizerhub,sleeve,keys(inserts),springs,andblocking
(synchronizing)rings;measureblockingringclearance. 9. Inspectandreplacereverseidlergear,shaft,bearings,thrustwashers,andretainers/
snaprings.
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10. Inspect,repair,and/orreplacetransaxlecasematingsurfaces,bores,dowels, bushings,bearings,andvents.
11. Inspectandreplacetransaxlecomponentsrelatedtospeedometeroperation.12. Inspect,test,andreplacetransaxlesensors,actuators,andswitches.13. Diagnosedifferentialassemblynoiseandwear;determineneededrepairs.14. Removeandreplacedifferentialfinaldriveassembly.15. Inspect,measure,adjustandreplacedifferentialpinion(spider)gears,shaft,side
gears,thrustwashers,sidebearings,andcase/carrier.16. Diagnoselimitedslipdifferentialnoise,slippage,andchatterproblems;determine
neededrepairs.17. Measureandadjustshaftanddifferentialbearingpreloadandendplay(shim/spacer
selectionprocedure).18. Inspectlubricationsystems.19. Checkfluidlevel;refillwithproperfluid.
D. Drive Shaft/Half-Shaft and Universal Joint/Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Diagnosis and Repair (Front and Rear Wheel Drive) (5 questions) 1. Diagnoseshaftanduniversal/CVjointnoiseandvibrationproblems;determine
neededrepairs. 2. Inspect,service,andreplaceshafts,yokes,boots,anduniversal/CVjoints;verify
properphasing. 3. Inspect,service,andreplaceshaftcentersupportbearings. 4. Checkandcorrectdrive/propellershaftbalance. 5. Measuredriveshaftrunout. 6. Measureandadjustdriveshaftworkingangles. 7. Inspect,service,andreplacewheelbearings,seals,andhubs.
E. Rear Wheel Drive Axle Diagnosis and Repair (7 questions)
1. Ring and Pinion Gears (3 questions) 1. Diagnosenoise,vibration,andfluidleakageproblems;determineneededrepairs. 2. Inspectandreplacecompanionflange,yoke,andpinionseal;measurecompanion
flangerunout. 3. Measureringgearrunout;determineneededrepairs. 4. Inspectandreplaceringandpiniongearset,collapsiblespacers,sleeves(shims),
andbearings. 5. Measureandadjustdrivepiniondepth. 6. Measureandadjustdrivepinionbearingpreload(collapsiblespacerorshimtype). 7. Measureandadjustdifferential(side)bearingpreload,andringandpinionbacklash
(threadedadjusterorshimtype). 8. Performringandpiniontoothcontactpatternchecks;determineneededadjustments.
2. Differential Case/Carrier Assembly (2 questions) 1. Diagnosedifferentialassemblynoiseandvibrationproblems;determineneeded
repairs. 2. Removeandreplacedifferentialassembly. 3. Inspect,measure,adjustandreplacedifferentialpinion(spider)gears,shaft,side
gears,thrustwashers,sidebearings,andcase/carrier. 4. Measuredifferentialcase/carrierrunout;determineneededrepairs.
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3. Limited Slip/Locking Differential (1 question) 1. Diagnoselimitedslipdifferentialnoise,slippage,andchatterproblems;determine
neededrepairs. 2. Inspect,drain,andrefillwithproperlubricant. 3. Inspect,adjust,repairorreplacelimitedsliporlockingassemblycomponents.
4. Axle Shafts and Housing (1 question) 1. Diagnoserearaxleshaftnoise,vibration,andfluidleakageproblems;determine
neededrepairs. 2. Inspectandreplacerearaxleshaftwheelstuds. 3. Remove,inspect,adjust,and/orreplacerearaxleshafts,splines,seals,bearings,
andretainers. 4. Measurerearaxleflangerunoutandshaftendplay;determineneededrepairs. 5. Inspectaxlehousingandvent.
F. Four-Wheel Drive/All-Wheel Drive Component Diagnosis and Repair (8 questions) 1. Diagnosedriveassemblynoise,vibration,shifting,leakageandsteeringproblems;
determineneededrepairs. 2. Inspect,adjust,andrepairtransfercasemanualshiftingmechanisms,bushings,
mounts,levers,andbrackets. 3. Removeandreplacetransfercase. 4. Disassembletransfercase;cleanandinspectinternaltransfercasecomponents;
determineneededrepairs. 5. Reassembletransfercase. 6. Checktransfercasefluidlevel;drainandrefillwithproperfluid. 7. Inspect,service,andreplacedrive/propellershaftanduniversal/CVjoints. 8. Inspect,service,andreplacedriveaxleuniversal/CVjointsanddrive/halfshafts. 9. Inspect,service,andreplacewheelbearings,seals,andhubs.10. Checktransfercaseandaxlesealsandallvents.11. Test,diagnose,andreplaceactuationandengagementsystems(including:viscous,
hydraulic,magnetic,mechanical,vacuum,andelectrical/electronic).12. Inspecttiresforpropersizeandconditionforvehicleapplication.
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QuEStionS:
1. Amanualtransmissionslipsoutofhighgear.Whichofthesecouldbethecause?
(A)Wornblockingrings *(B)Toomuchmainshaftendplay (C)Brokensynchronizerkeys (D)Wornshifterinterlocks 2. Inavehiclewithasingle-plateclutch,lossoffreepedalcanbecausedbya: (A)wornreleasebearing. (B)brokenclutchlinkage. *(C)wornclutchdiscfacing. (D)weakpressureplatesprings. 3. Afour-speedfullysynchronizedtransmissionhasaclunkingorknocking
noiseinfirstandreverseonly. TechnicianAsaysthatabrokentoothontheclutch(input)gearcouldbethecause. TechnicianBsaysthatabrokentoothonthecounter(cluster)gearcouldbe thecause. Whoisright?
(A)Aonly *(B)Bonly (C)BothAandB (D)NeitherAnorB 4. Amanualtransaxlemakesaclunkingnoiseonaccelerationandon
deceleration. TechnicianAsaysthataloosedifferentialcasepinionshaftcouldbethecause.TechnicianBsaysthatwornCVjointscouldbethecause. Whoisright?
(A)Aonly (B)Bonly *(C)BothAandB (D)NeitherAnorB
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5. TechnicianAsaysthattheset-upshowncanbeusedtocheckpinion-to-ringgearpreload. TechnicianBsaysthattheset-upcanbeusedtocheckpinionflangenuttorque. Whoisright?
(A)Aonly (B)Bonly (C)BothAandB *(D)NeitherAnorB
6. Whichoftheseisthetechni-cianmeasuringintheillustrationshowntotheright?
*(A)Sidegearclearance (B)Ringgearrunout (C)Piniondepth (D)Bearingpreload 7. Afour-wheeldrivevehicle
vibrateswhilethefrontaxle isengaged. TechnicianAsaysthatabadfrontaxleshaftCVjointcouldbethecause.TechnicianBsaysthatdifferentfrontandreartirediameterscouldbethecause. Whoisright?
(A)Aonly *(C)BothAandB (B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB Question 8 is not like the ones above. IthasthewordEXCEPT.Forthisquestion,lookforthechoicethatcould
NOTcausethedescribedsituation.Readtheentirequestioncarefullybeforechoosingyouranswer.
8. Theclutchdoesnotreleasefullywhenthepedalispushedtothefloor. AnyofthesecouldbethecauseEXCEPT:
*(A)weakpressureplatesprings. (B)toomuchfreepedaltravel. (C)awarpedclutchdisc. (D)aseizedpilotbearing.
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Content Questions Percentage Area in Test of Test A. Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair 10 25% 1. Steering Columns (3) 2. Steering Units (4) 3. Steering Linkage (3) B. Suspension Systems Diagnosis and Repair 11 28% 1. Front Suspensions (6) 2. Rear Suspensions (5) C. Related Suspension and Steering Service 2 5% D. Wheel Alignment Diagnosis, Adjustment, and Repair 12 30% E. Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Service 5 13%
Total 40 100%
A. Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair (10 questions)
1. Steering Columns (3 questions) 1. Diagnosesteeringcolumnnoisesandsteeringeffortconcerns(includingmanualand
electronictiltandtelescopingmechanisms);determineneededrepairs. 2. Inspectandreplacesteeringcolumn,steeringshaftU-joint(s),flexiblecoupling(s),
collapsiblecolumns,steeringwheels(includessteeringwheelsandcolumnsequippedwithairbagsand/orothersteeringwheel/columnmountedcontrols,sensors,andcomponents).
3. Disarm,enable,andproperlyhandleairbagsystemcomponentsduringvehicle servicefollowingmanufacturers’procedures.
2. Steering Units (4 questions) 1. Diagnosesteeringgear(non-rackandpiniontype)noises,binding,vibration,
freeplay,steeringeffort,steeringpull(lead),andleakageconcerns;determine neededrepairs.
2. Diagnoserackandpinionsteeringgearnoises,binding,vibration,freeplay,steeringeffort,steeringpull(lead),andleakageconcerns;determineneededrepairs.
3. Inspectpowersteeringfluidlevelandcondition;determinefluidtypeandadjust fluidlevelinaccordancewithvehiclemanufacturers’recommendations.
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4. Inspect,adjust,align,andreplacepowersteeringpumpbelt(s),tensionersand pulleys.
5. Diagnosepowersteeringpumpnoises,vibration,andfluidleakage;determine neededrepairs.
6. Removeandreplacepowersteeringpump;inspectpumpmountingand attachingbrackets;removeandreplacepowersteeringpumppulley;transfer relatedcomponents
7. Performpowersteeringsystempressureandflowtests;determineneededrepairs. 8. Inspectandreplacepowersteeringhoses,fittings,O-rings,coolers,andfilters. 9. Removeandreplacesteeringgear(non-rackandpiniontype).10. Removeandreplacerackandpinionsteeringgear;inspectandreplacemounting
bushingsandbrackets.11. Adjuststeeringgear(non-rackandpiniontype)wormbearingpreloadandsector
lash.12. Inspectandreplacesteeringgear(non-rackandpiniontype)sealsandgaskets.13. Adjustrackandpinionsteeringgear.14. Inspectandreplacerackandpinionsteeringgearbellows/boots.15. Flush,fill,andbleedpowersteeringsystem.16. Diagnose,inspect,repairorreplacecomponentsofvariable-assiststeeringsystems.
3. Steering Linkage (3 questions) 1. Inspectandadjust(whereapplicable)frontandrearsteeringlinkagegeometry
(includingparallelismandvehiclerideheight). 2. Inspectandreplacepitmanarm. 3. Inspectandreplacecenterlink(relayrod/draglink/intermediaterod). 4. Inspect,adjust(whereapplicable),andreplaceidlerarm(s)andmountings. 5. Inspect,replace,andadjusttierods,tierodsleeves/adjusters,clamps,andtierodends
(sockets/bushings). 6. Inspectandreplacesteeringlinkagedamper(s).
B. Suspension Systems Diagnosis and Repair (13 questions)
1. Front Suspensions (6 questions) 1. Diagnosefrontsuspensionsystemnoises,handling,rideheightandridequalitycon-
cerns;determineneededrepairs. 2. Inspectandreplaceupperandlowercontrolarms,bushingsandshafts. 3. Inspectandreplacereboundandjouncebumpers. 4. Inspect,adjust,andreplacetrackbar,strutrods/radiusarmsandrelated
mounts/bushings. 5. Inspectandreplaceupperandlowerballjoints(withorwithoutwearindicators). 6. Inspectnon-independentfrontaxleassemblyfordamageandmisalignment. 7. Inspectandreplacefrontsteeringknuckle/spindleassembliesandsteeringarms. 8. Inspectandreplacefrontsuspensionsystemcoilspringsandspringinsulators
(silencers). 9. Inspectandreplacefrontsuspensionsystemleafspring(s),leafspringinsulators
(silencers),shackles,brackets,bushings,centerpins/boltsandmounts.10. Inspect,replace,andadjustfrontsuspensionsystemtorsionbarsandmounts.
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11. Inspectandreplacefrontstabilizerbar(swaybar)bushings,brackets,andlinks.12. Inspectandreplacefrontstrutcartridgeorassembly.13. Inspectandreplacefrontstrutbearingandmount.
2. Rear Suspensions (5 questions) 1. Diagnoserearsuspensionsystemnoises,handling,rideheightandridequality
concerns;determineneededrepairs. 2. Inspectandreplacerearsuspensionsystemcoilspringsandspringinsulators
(silencers). 3. Inspectandreplacerearsuspensionsystemlaterallinks/arms(trackbars),control
(trailing)arms,stabilizerbars(swaybars),bushings,andmounts. 4. Inspectandreplacerearsuspensionsystemleafspring(s),leafspringinsulators
(silencers),shackles,brackets,bushings,centerpins/boltsandmounts. 5. Inspectandreplacerearreboundandjouncebumpers. 6. Inspectandreplacerearstrutcartridgeorassembly,anduppermountassembly. 7. Inspectnon-independentrearaxleassemblyfordamageandmisalignment. 8. Inspectandreplacerearballjointsandtierod/toelinkassemblies. 9. Inspectandreplacerearknuckle/spindleassembly.
C. Related Suspension and Steering Service (2 questions) 1. Inspectandreplaceshockabsorbers,mounts,andbushings. 2. Diagnoseandservicefrontand/orrearwheelbearings/hubassemblies. 3. Diagnose,inspect,adjust,repairorreplacecomponents(includingsensors,switches,
actuators,andcontrolunits)ofelectronicallycontrolledsuspensionsystems (includingprimaryandsupplementalairsuspensionandridecontrolsystems).
4. Inspectandrepairfrontand/orrearcradle(crossmember/subframe)mountings, bushings,brackets,andbolts.
5. Diagnose,inspect,adjust,repairorreplacecomponents(includingsensors,switches,actuators,andcontrolunits)ofelectronicallycontrolledhydraulic,andelectricallyassistedsteeringsystems;initializesystemasrequired.
6. Diagnose,inspect,repairorreplacecomponentsofpowersteeringidlespeed compensationsystems.
D. Wheel Alignment Diagnosis, Adjustment, and Repair (12 questions) 1. Diagnosevehiclewander,drift,pull,hardsteering,bumpsteer(toecurve),memory
steer,torquesteer,andsteeringreturnconcerns;determineneededrepairs. 2. Measurevehiclerideheight;determineneededrepairs. 3. Measurefrontandrearwheelcamber;determineneededrepairs. 4. Adjustfrontand/orrearwheelcamberonsuspensionsystemswithacamberadjustment. 5. Measurecaster;determineneededrepairs. 6. Adjustcasteronsuspensionsystemswithacasteradjustment. 7. Measureandadjustfrontwheeltoe. 8. Centerthesteeringwheel. 9. Measuretoe-out-on-turns(turningradius/angle);determineneededrepairs.10. MeasureSAI/KPI(steeringaxisinclination/kingpininclination);determine
neededrepairs.11. Measureincludedangle;determineneededrepairs.
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12. Measurerearwheeltoe;determineneededrepairsoradjustments.13. Measurethrustangle;determineneededrepairsoradjustments.14. Measurefrontwheelbasesetback/offset;determineneededrepairsoradjustments.15. Checkfrontand/orrearcradle(crossmember/subframe)alignment;determineneeded
repairsoradjustments.
E. Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Service (5 questions) 1. Diagnosetirewearpatterns;determineneededrepairs. 2. Inspecttirecondition,size,andapplication(loadandspeedratings). 3. Measureandadjusttireairpressure. 4. Diagnosewheel/tirevibration,shimmy,andnoiseconcerns;determineneeded
repairs. 5. Rotatetires/wheelsandtorquefastenersaccordingtomanufacturers’
recommendations. 6. Measurewheel,tire,axleflange,andhubrunout(radialandlateral);determine
neededrepairs. 7. Diagnosetirepull(lead)problems;determinecorrectiveactions. 8. Dismountandmounttireonwheel. 9. Balancewheelandtireassembly.10. Testanddiagnosetirepressuremonitoringsystems(directandindirect);determine
neededrepairs.
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QuEStionS:
1. Thefrontendofavehiclevibratesupanddownwhiletravelingatmostroadspeeds. TechnicianAsaysthattoomuchradialrunoutofthefronttirescouldbethecause.TechnicianBsaysthatstaticout-of-balanceofthefronttirescouldbethecause. Whoisright?
(A)Aonly *(C)BothAandB (B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB 2. Avehiclewanderswhilebeingdrivenonlevelroads.
TechnicianAsaysthattoomuchnegativecambercouldbethecause. TechnicianBsaysthattoomuchpositivecastercouldbethecause. Whoisright?
(A)Aonly (C)BothAandB (B)Bonly *(D)NeitherAnorB
3. Thealignmentsettingsshownabovewouldresultinwhichoftheseconditions? (A)Lefttirewearoninside;vehicledoesnotpulltoeitherside *(B)Righttirewearoninside;vehiclepullstoleft (C)Righttirewearonoutside;vehiclepullstoleft (D)Righttirewearonoutside;lefttirewearoninside;vehiclepullstoleft
READINgS SPECS Left Right Left or Right + 3/4° or - 1 1/2° or 0 to + 1/2° orCamber + 45 min. - 1° 30 min. 0 to + 30 min.
Caster 0° 0° 0° to + 1°
1/16” or 1/16” to 3/16” orToe-in .16mm .16mm to .48mm
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4. Avehiclewithrackandpinionsteeringhasashimmy. TechnicianAsaysthatwornrack-to-framemountingbushingscouldbethecause. TechnicianBsaysthatlooseinneroroutertierodends(sockets)couldbethecause. Whoisright?
(A)Aonly *(C)BothAandB (B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB 5. Duringawheelalignment,atechnicianfindsthetoe-out-on-turns
(turningradius)tobeincorrect.Whichofthesecouldbethecause? (A)Bentpitmanarm (B)Benttierod (C)Bentidlerarm *(D)Bentsteeringarm 6. Avehiclepullstotherightduringbraking.
TechnicianAsaysthatawornstrutrodbushingcouldbethecause. TechnicianBsaysthatabentrightwheelcouldbethecause. Whoisright?
*(A)Aonly (C)BothAandB (B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB
7. Whichoftheseshouldthetechniciandofirstwhenaligningalighttruckequippedwithatorsionbarfrontsuspension?
(A)Adjustthethrustangle (B)Adjustthecaster/camber (C)Check/adjustthetoe *(D)Check/adjusttherideheight(curbheight).
8. Apressuretestisbeingperformedonavehiclewithpowersteering.Thepres-surereadingstakenwhenthewheelsareattherightandleftstopsarebelowspecs.Thereadingsarenormalwhenthetestershutoffvalveisclosed. TechnicianAsaysthatthesereadingscouldbecausedbyabadsteeringgear. TechnicianBsaysthatthesereadingscouldbecausedbyabadpump. Whoisright?
*(A)Aonly (C)BothAandB (B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB
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9. Thesuspensionshownaboveisbeingcheckedforballjointwear. TechnicianAsaysthatthecheckcanbemadewiththefrontendjacked upat“X.” TechnicianBsaysthatthecheckcanbemadewiththefrontendjacked upat“Y.” Whoisright?
(A)Aonly *(B)Bonly (C)BothAandB (D)NeitherAnorB Question 10 is not like the ones above. IthasthewordEXCEPT.Forthisquestion,lookforthechoicethatcould
NOTcausethedescribedsituation.Readtheentirequestioncarefullybeforechoosingyouranswer.
10.Allofthesecouldcausetirewearifnotwithinmanufacturer’sspecsEXCEPT: *(A)caster. (B)wheelbalance. (C)toe-in. (D)camber.
A4 SAmplE QuEStionS (continuEd)
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Content Questions Percentage Area in Test of Test A. Hydraulic System Diagnosis and Repair 12 27% 1. Master Cylinder (3) 2. Lines and Hoses (3) 3. Valves and Switches (3) 4. Bleeding, Flushing, and Leak Testing (3) B. Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair 5 11% C. Disc Brake Diagnosis and Repair 10 22% D. Power Assist Units Diagnosis and Repair 4 9% E. Miscellaneous Systems Diagnosis 7 16% and Repair F. Electronic Brake Control Systems—Antilock Brake Systems (ABS), Traction Control Systems TCS), and Electronic Stability Control System (ESC)—Diagnosis and Repair 7 16%
Total 45 100%
A. Hydraulic System Diagnosis and Repair (12 questions)
1. Master Cylinder (3 questions) 1. Diagnosepoorstopping,dragging,highorlowpedal,hardorspongypedalcaused
bythemastercylinder;determineneededrepairs. 2. Diagnoseproblemsinthestepbore/quicktake-upmastercylinderandinternalvalves
(e.g.volumecontroldevices,quicktake-upvalve,fast-fillvalve,pressureregulatingvalve);determineneededrepairs.
3. Measureandadjustmastercylinderpushrodlength. 4. Checkmastercylinderforfailuresbydepressingbrakepedal;determineneeded
repairs. 5. Diagnosethecauseofmastercylinderexternalfluidleakage. 6. Removeandreplacemastercylinder;benchbleedandtestoperationandinstall
mastercylinder;verifymastercylinderfunction.
2. Lines and Hoses (3 questions) 1. Diagnosepoorstopping,pulling,ordraggingcausedbyproblemsinthelinesand
hoses;determineneededrepairs. 2. Inspectbrakelinesandfittingsforleaks,dents,kinks,rust,cracks,orwear;
inspectforloosefittingsandsupports;determineneededrepairs.
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3. Inspectflexiblebrakehosesforleaks,kinks,cracks,bulging,wear,orcorrosion;inspectforloosefittingsandsupports;determineneededrepairs.
4. Replacebrakelines,hoses,fittings,andsupports;fabricatebrakelinesusingpropermaterialandflaringprocedures(doubleflareandISOtypes).
5. Inspectbrakelinesandhosesforproperroutingandsupport.
3. Valves and Switches (3 questions) 1. Diagnosepoorstopping,pulling,ordraggingcausedbyproblemsinthehydraulic
systemvalve(s);determineneededrepairs. 2. Inspect,test,andreplacemetering,proportioning,pressuredifferential,and
combinationvalves. 3. Inspect,test,replace,andadjustloadorheightsensing-typeproportioningvalve(s). 4. Inspect,test,andreplacebrakewarninglight,switch,sensorandcircuit.
4. Bleeding, Flushing, and Leak Testing (3 questions) 1. Diagnosepoorstopping,pulling,dragging,orincorrectpedaltravelcausedby
problemsinthebrakefluid;determinedneededrepairs. 2. Bleedand/orflushhydraulicsystemusingmanual,pressure,vacuum,orsurgegravity
method(s). 3. Pressuretestbrakehydraulicsystem. 4. Select,handle,store,andinstallproperbrakefluids(includingsiliconefluids).
B. Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair (5 questions) 1. Diagnosepoorstopping,pulling,dragging,orincorrectpedaltravelcausedbydrum
brakehydraulicproblems;determineneededrepairs. 2. Diagnosepoorstopping,noise,pulling,grabbing,dragging,pedalpulsation,or
incorrectpedaltravelcausedbydrumbrakemechanicalproblems;determineneededrepairs.
3. Remove,clean,inspect,andmeasurebrakedrums;followmanufacturers’ recommendationsindeterminingneedtomachineorreplace.
4. Machinedrumsaccordingtomanufacturers’proceduresandspecifications. 5. Usingpropersafetyprocedures,remove,clean,andinspectbrakeshoes/linings,
springs,pins,self-adjusters,levers,clips,brakebacking(support)platesandotherrelatedbrakehardware;determineneededrepairs.
6. Lubricatebrakeshoesupportpadsonbacking(support)plate,self-adjuster mechanisms,andotherbrakehardware.
7. Inspectwheelcylinder(s)forleakage,operation,andmounting;removeandreplacewheelcylinder(s).
8. Installbrakeshoesandrelatedhardware. 9. Pre-adjustbrakeshoesandparkingbrakebeforeinstallingbrakedrumsordrum/hub
assembliesandwheelbearings.10. Reinstallwheel,torquelugnuts,andmakefinalchecksandadjustments.
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C. Disc Brake Diagnosis and Repair (10 questions) 1. Diagnosepoorstopping,pulling,dragging,orincorrectpedaltravelcausedbydisc
brakehydraulic problems;determineneededrepairs.
2. Diagnosepoorstopping,noise,pulling,grabbing,dragging,pedalpulsationorincorrectpedaltravelcausedbydiscbrakemechanicalproblems;determineneededrepairs.
3. Retractintegralparkingbrakecaliperpiston(s)accordingtomanufacturers recommendations.
4. Removecaliperassemblyfrommountings;inspectforleaksanddamagetocaliperhousing.
5. Clean,inspect,andmeasurecalipermountingsandslides/pinsforwearanddamage. 6. Remove,clean,andinspectpadsandretaininghardware;determineneededrepairs,
adjustments,andreplacements. 7. Cleancaliperassembly;inspectexternalpartsforwear,rust,scoring,anddamage;
replaceanydamagedorwornparts;determinetheneedtorepairorreplacecaliperassembly.
8. Clean,inspect,andmeasurerotorwithadialindicatorandamicrometer;followmanufacturers’recommendationsindeterminingtheneedtoindex,machineor replacetherotor.
9. Removeandreplacerotor.10. Machinerotor,usingon-caroroff-carmethod,accordingtomanufacturers’
proceduresandspecifications.11. Installpads,calipers,andrelatedattachinghardware;lubricatecomponentsfollowing
manufacturers’proceduresandspecifications;bleedsystem.12. Adjustcaliperswithintegratedparkingbrakesaccordingtomanufacturers’
recommendations.13. Fillmastercylindertoproperlevelwithrecommendedfluid;inspectcaliperforleaks.14. Reinstallwheel,torquelugnuts,andmakefinalchecksandadjustments.15. Roadtestvehicleandburnish/break-inpadsaccordingtomanufacturer’s
recommendations
D. Power Assist Units Diagnosis and Repair (4 questions) 1. Testpedalfreetravelwithandwithoutenginerunningtocheckpowerbooster
operation. 2. Checkvacuumsupply(manifoldorauxiliarypump)tovacuum-typepowerbooster. 3. Inspectthevacuum-typepowerboosterunitforvacuumleaksandproperoperation;
inspectthecheckvalveforproperoperation;repair,adjust,orreplacepartsas necessary.
4. Inspectandtesthydro-boostsystemandaccumulatorforleaksandproperoperation;repairorreplacepartsasnecessary;refillsystem.
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E. Miscellaneous Systems (Pedal linkage, Wheel Bearings, Parking Brakes, Electrical, etc.) Diagnosis and Repair (7 questions) 1. Diagnosewheelbearingnoises,wheelshimmyandvibrationproblems;determine
neededrepairs. 2. Remove,clean,inspect,repackwheelbearings,orreplacewheelbearingsandraces;
replaceseals;replacehubandbearingassemblies;adjustwheel/hubbearings accordingtomanufacturers’specifications.
3. Checkparkingbrakesystem;inspectcablesandpartsforwear,rust,andcorrosion;cleanorreplacepartsasnecessary;lubricateassembly.
4. Adjustparkingbrakeassembly;checkoperation. 5. Testtheparkingbrakeindicatorlight,switchandwiring. 6. Test,adjust,repairorreplacebrakestoplightswitch,lamps,andrelatedcircuits. 7. Inspectandtestbrakepedallinkageforbinding,looseness,andadjustment;
determineneededrepairs.
F. Electronic Brake Control Systems: Antilock Brake System (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), and Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) Diagnosis and Repair (7 questions) 1. Followmanufacturers’serviceandsafetyprecautionswheninspecting,testingand
servicingelectronicbrakecontrolsystem,hydraulic,electrical,andmechanical components.
2. Diagnosepoorstopping,wheellockup,falseactivation,pedalfeelandtravel,pedalpulsation,andnoiseconcernsassociatedwiththeelectronicbrakecontrolsystem;determineneededrepairs.
3. Observeelectronicbrakecontrolsystemindicatorlight(s)atstartupandduringroadtest;determineiffurtherdiagnosisisneeded.
4. Diagnoseelectronicbrakecontrolsystem,electroniccontrol(s),components,andcircuitsusingon-boarddiagnosisand/orrecommendedtestequipment;determineneededrepairs.
5. Bleedand/orflushtheelectronicbrakecontrolhydraulicsystemfollowing manufacturers’procedures.
6. Removeandinstallelectronicbrakecontrolsystemcomponentsfollowing manufacturers’proceduresandspecifications;observeproperplacementof componentsandroutingofwiringharness.
7. Test,diagnoseandserviceelectronicbrakecontrolsystemsensors(suchas speed,yaw,steeringangle,brakepedalposition,etc.)andcircuitsfollowing manufacturers’recommendedprocedures(includesoutputsignal,resistance, shortstovoltage/ground,andfrequencydata.).
8. Diagnoseelectronicbrakecontrolsystembrakingconcernscausedbyvehicle modifications(wheel/tiresize,curbheight,finaldriveratio,etc.)andothervehiclemechanicalandelectrical/electronicmodifications(communication,security,andradio,etc.).
9. Repairwiringharnessandconnectorsfollowingmanufacturers’procedures.
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QuEStionS:
1. Whichofthesewouldmostlikelyhappenifthemeasurementsintheset-upshownabovevariedfrommanufacturer’sspecs?
(A)NoisyBrakeoperation *(C)Pulsatingbrakepedal (B)Brakegraborpull (D)Lowbrakepedal 2. Thebrakepedalonavehiclewithpower-assisteddisc/drumbrakesmoves
slowlytothefloorduringbraking.Whichofthesecouldbethecause? *(A)Aleakingmastercylinderprimarycup (B)Aleakingpowerbrakebooster (C)Aleakingmastercylinderresidualcheckvalve (D)Aninternalleakinthecombinationvalve 3. Onavehiclewithdisc/drumbrakes,thefrontbrakesgrabquicklywhenlight
pedalpressureisapplied.Thiscouldbecausedbyabad: (A)proportioningvalve. *(C)meteringvalve. (B)pressuredifferentialvalve. (D)residualcheckvalve. 4. Onavehiclewithsinglepiston,floatingcaliperdiscbrakes,thediscbrakepad
betweenthecaliperpistonandtherotorisbadlyworn.Theotherbrakepadisonlyslightlyworn. TechnicianAsaysthattoomuchrotorrunoutcouldbethecause. TechnicianBsaysthatafrozencaliperpistoncouldbethecause. Whoisright?
(A)Aonly (C)BothAandB (B)Bonly *(D)NeitherAnorB
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5. Whenthebrakesareapplied,avibrationcomesfromthefrontofavehiclewithadisc/drumsystem.Whichofthesecouldbethecause?
(A)Unequaltirepressure (B)Bindingcaliperslides *(C)Excessiverotorrunout (D)Afrozencaliperpiston 6. Afrontdiscbrakerotorisslightlybelowminimumthicknessspecificationafter
machining.Thetechnicianshould: (A)reusetherotor. *(B)replacetherotor. (C)applyanon-directionalfinishtotherotor. (D)machinetheotherfrontrotortothesamethickness. 7. Ahydraulicbrakelineisleaking.Whichoftheseisthecorrectrepair? (A)Cutoutthebadsectionandreplacewithnewsteeltubingusing
compressionfittings. (B)Replacetheleakinglinewithdouble-flaredseamlesscoppertubing. (C)Cutoutthebadsectionandreplacewithsingle-flaredsteeltubingusing
flarenutsandunions. *(D)Replacetheleakinglinewithdouble-flaredsteeltubing.
8. Theset-upshownaboveisusedtocheck: (A)rotorparallelism. *(C)rotorlateralrunout(wobble). (B)wheelbearingadjustment. (D)rotorfacewear.
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9. Thedragonavehicle’sdrumbrakesincreasesaftereachapplicationuntiltheylockup.Bleedingthesystemrestoresnormaloperationforashorttime;thendragincreasesuntilthebrakeslockupagain.Whichofthesecouldbethecause?
*(A)Ablockedcompensatingport (B)Ablockedbreatherport (C)Wrongbrakeshoeadjustment (D)Weakbrakeshoereturnsprings 10.Withthebrakesapplied,thepedalmovesdownslightlywhentheengineis
startedonavehiclewithpowerbrakes. TechnicianAsaysthatthecausecouldbealeakingpowerbrakebooster diaphragm. TechnicianBsaysthatthecausecouldbeastuckclosedcheckvalveonthepowerbrakeboostermanifold. Whoisright?
(A)Aonly (B)Bonly (C)BothAandB *(D)NeitherAnorB
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tESt SpEcificAtionS And tASk liSt ElEctricAl/ElEctronic SyStEmS (tESt A6)
Content Questions Percentage Area in Test of Test A. General Electrical/Electronic System 13 26% Diagnosis B. Battery Diagnosis and Service 4 8% C. Starting System Diagnosis and Repair 5 10% D. Charging System Diagnosis and Repair 5 10% E. Lighting Systems Diagnosis and Repair 6 12% 1. Headlights, Parking Lights, Taillights, Dashlights, and Courtesy Lights (3) 2. Stoplights, Turn Signals, Hazard Lights, and Back-up Lights (3) F. Gauges, Warning Devices, and Driver Information Systems Diagnosis and Repair 6 12% G. Horn and Wiper/Washer Diagnosis 3 6% and Repair H. Accessories Diagnosis and Repair 8 16% 1. Body (4) 2. Miscellaneous (4)
Total 50 100%
A. General Electrical/Electronic System Diagnosis (13 questions) 1. Checkelectricalcircuitswithatestlight;determineneededrepairs. 2. Checkvoltagesandvoltagedropsinelectrical/electroniccircuits;interpretreadings
anddetermineneededrepairs. 3. Checkcurrentflowinelectrical/electroniccircuitsandcomponents;interpretreadings
anddetermineneededrepairs. 4. Checkcontinuityandresistancesinelectrical/electroniccircuitsandcomponents;
interpretreadingsanddetermineneededrepairs. 5. Checkelectroniccircuitwaveforms;interpretreadingsanddetermineneededrepairs. 6. Usescan-tooldatatodiagnoseelectronicsystems;interpretreadingsanddetermine
neededrepairs. 7. Checkelectrical/electroniccircuitswithappropriatejumperwires;determineneeded
repairs.
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8. Findshorts,grounds,opens,andresistanceproblemsinelectrical/electroniccircuits;determineneededrepairs.
9. Measureanddiagnosethecause(s)ofabnormalkey-offbatterydrain(parasiticdraw);determineneededrepairs.
10. Inspect,test,andreplacefusiblelinks,circuitbreakers,fuses,diodes,andcurrentlimitingdevices.
11. Readandinterpretelectricalschematicdiagramsandsymbols.12. Diagnosefailuresinthedatabuscommunicationsnetwork;determineneededrepairs.
B. Battery Diagnosis and Service (4 questions) 1. Performbatterystate-of-chargetest;determineneededservice. 2. Performbatterycapacity(load,high-ratedischarge)test;determineneededservice. 3. Maintainorrestoreelectronicmemoryfunctions. 4. Inspect,clean,fill,orreplacebattery. 5. Performslow/fastbatterychargeinaccordancewithmanufacturer’s
recommendations. 6. Inspect,clean,andrepairorreplacebatterycables,connectors,clampsand
holddowns. 7. Jumpstartavehiclewithjumpercablesandaboosterbatteryorauxiliarypower
supply.
C. Starting System Diagnosis and Repair (5 questions) 1. Performstartercurrentdrawtest;determineneededrepairs. 2. Performstartercircuitvoltagedroptests;determineneededrepairs. 3. Inspect,test,andrepairorreplaceswitches,connectors,andwiresofstartercontrol
circuits. 4. Inspect,test,andreplacestarterrelaysandsolenoids. 5. Removeandreplacestarter. 6. Differentiatebetweenelectricalandenginemechanicalproblemsthatcauseaslow
crankornocrankcondition.
D. Charging System Diagnosis and Repair (5 questions)
Note: In1996,SAEJ1930terminologywasadoptedtostandardizecomponent identification.Thisstandardadoptedthename“generator”torefertothe componentcommonlyknownasan“alternator”.Bothtermsareused interchangeablyintheASEtests.
1. Diagnosechargingsystemproblemsthatcauseanundercharge,ano-charge, oranoverchargecondition.
2. Inspect,adjust,andreplacegenerator(alternator)drivebelts,pulleys,andtensioners. 3. Performchargingsystemvoltageoutputtest;determineneededrepairs. 4. Performchargingsystemcurrentoutputtest;determineneededrepairs. 5. Inspect,andtestgenerator(alternator)controlcircuit;determineneededrepairs. 6. Performchargingcircuitvoltagedroptests;determineneededrepairs. 7. Inspect,repair,orreplaceconnectorsandwiresofchargingcircuits. 8. Remove,inspect,andreplacegenerator(alternator).
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E. Lighting Systems Diagnosis and Repair (6 questions)
1. Headlights, Parking Lights, Taillights, Dash Lights, and Courtesy Lights (3 questions) 1. Diagnosethecauseofbrighterthannormal,intermittent,dim,continuousorno
operationofheadlights. 2. Inspect,test,andrepairdaytimerunninglightsystems. 3. Inspect,replace,andaimheadlights/bulbsincludinghigh-intensitydischargesystems
(HID),andauxiliarylights(foglights/drivinglights). 4. Inspect,test,andrepairorreplaceheadlightanddimmerswitches,relays,control
units,transformers,sensors,sockets,connectors,andwiresofheadlightcircuits. 5. Diagnosethecauseofbrighterthannormal,intermittent,dim,continuousornoop-
erationofparkinglights,taillights,and/orauxiliarylights(foglights/drivinglights). 6. Inspect,test,andrepairorreplaceswitches,relays,bulbs,LEDs,sockets,connectors,
wires,andcontrollersofparkinglight,taillightcircuits,andauxiliarylightcircuits(foglights/drivinglights).
7. Diagnosethecauseofintermittent,dim,nolights,continuousoperation,ornobright-nesscontrolofinstrumentlightingcircuits.
8. Inspect,test,andrepairorreplaceswitches,relays,bulbs,LEDs,sockets,connectors,wires,andcontrollersofinstrumentlightingcircuits.
9. Diagnosethecauseofintermittent,dim,continuousornooperationofcourtesylights(dome,map,vanity,cargo,trunk,andhoodlight).
10. Inspect,test,andrepairorreplaceswitches,relays,bulbs,sockets,connectors,wires,andcontrollersofcourtesylight(dome,map,vanity,cargo,trunk,andhoodlight)circuits.
2. Stoplights, Turn Signals, Hazard Lights, and Back-up Lights (3 questions) 1. Diagnosethecauseofintermittent,dim,continuousornooperationofstoplights
(brakelights). 2. Inspect,test,adjust,andrepairorreplaceswitch,bulbs,LEDs,sockets,connectors,
wires,andcontrollersofstoplight(brakelight)circuits. 3. Diagnosethecauseofnoturnsignaland/orhazardlights,orlightswithnoflashon
oneorbothsides. 4. Inspect,test,andrepairorreplaceswitches,flasherunits,bulbs,sockets,connectors,
wires,andcontrollersofturnsignalandhazardlightcircuits. 5. Diagnosethecauseofintermittent,dim,improper,continuousornooperation
ofback-uplights. 6. Inspect,test,andrepairorreplaceswitch,bulbs,sockets,connectors,wires,and
controllersofback-uplightcircuits. 7. Inspect,test,repairorreplacetrailerwiringharnessandconnector.
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F. Gauges, Warning Devices, and Driver Information Systems Diagnosis and Repair (6 questions)
Note: Diagnosingcausesofabnormalchargingsystemgaugereadingsorwarning lightslimitedtodashunitsandtheirelectricalconnections;othercausesof abnormalchargingsystemindicationsarecoveredincategoryD.
1. Diagnosethecauseof,high,low,intermittentornogaugereadings. 2. Inspect,test,andrepairorreplacegauges,gaugesendingunits,connectors,wiresand
controllersofgaugecircuits. 3. Diagnosethecause(s)ofhigh,low,intermittent,ornoreadingsonelectronic
instrumentclusters. 4. Inspect,test,repairorreplacesensors,sendingunits,connectors,wires,and
controllersofelectronicinstrumentcircuits. 5. Diagnosethecauseofconstant,intermittent,ornooperationofwarninglight,
indicatorlights,andotherdriverinformationsystems. 6. Inspect,test,andrepairorreplacebulbs,sockets,connectors,wires,electronic
components,andcontrollersofwarninglight,indicatorlightanddriverinformationsystemcircuits.
7. Diagnosethecauseofconstant,intermittent,ornooperationofaudiblewarningdevices.
8. Inspect,test,andrepairorreplaceswitches,relays,sensors,timers,electronic components,controllers,connectors,andwiresofaudiblewarningdevicecircuits.
G. Horn and Wiper/Washer Diagnosis and Repair (3 questions) 1. Diagnosethecauseofconstant,intermittent,ornooperationofhorn(s). 2. Inspect,test,andrepairorreplacehorn(s),hornrelay,hornbutton(switch),
connectors,wires,andcontrollersofhorncircuits. 3. Diagnosethecauseofwiperproblemsincludingconstantoperation,intermittent
operation,poorspeedcontrol,noparking,ornooperationofwiper. 4. Inspect,test,andreplaceintermittent(pulsing)wipercontrols. 5. Inspect,test,andreplacewipermotor,switches,relays,controllers,connections,
andwiresofwipercircuits. 6. Diagnosethecauseofconstant,intermittent,ornooperationofwindowwasher. 7. Inspect,test,andrepairorreplacewashermotor,pumpassembly,relays,switches,
connectors,andwiresofwashercircuits.
H. Accessories Diagnosis and Repair (8 questions)
1. Body (4 questions) 1. Diagnosethecauseofslow,intermittent,ornooperationofpowerwindows. 2. Inspect,test,andrepairorreplaceregulators(linkages),switches,controllers,relays,
motors,connectors,andwiresofpowerwindowcircuits. 3. Diagnosethecauseofslow,intermittent,ornooperationofpowerseat,heatedseat,
anddrivermemorycontrols. 4. Inspect,test,adjust,andrepairorreplacepowerseatgearbox,cables,switches,
controllers,sensors,relays,solenoids,motors,connectors,andwiresofpowerseatcircuits,heatedseatcircuits,anddrivermemorycontrols.
5. Diagnosethecauseofconstant,poor,intermittent,ornooperationofrearwindowdefogger.
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6. Inspect,test,andrepairorreplaceswitches,relays,timers,controllers,windowgrid,connectors,andwiresofrearwindowdefoggercircuits.
7. Diagnosethecauseofconstant,poor,intermittent,ornooperationofelectricdoorlockandhatch/trunklock.
8. Inspect,test,andrepairorreplaceswitches,relays,controllers,actuators/solenoids,connectors,andwiresofelectricdoorlock/hatch/trunkcircuits.
9. Diagnosethecauseofpoor,intermittent,ornooperationofkeylessandremote lock/unlockdevices.
10. Inspect,test,andrepairorreplacecomponents,connectors,controllers,andwires ofkeylessandremotelock/unlockdevicecircuits;reprogramsystem.
11. Diagnosethecauseofslow,intermittent,ornooperationofelectricalsunroof/moon-roof,convertible/retractabletop,powerslidingdoors,andpowerliftgate.
12. Inspect,test,andrepairorreplacemotors,switches,controllers,relays,connectors,andwiresofelectrically-operatedsunroof/moonroof,convertible/retractabletop,powerslidingdoors,andpowerliftgatecircuits.
13. Diagnosethecauseofpoor,intermittent,ornooperationofelectricallyoperated/ heatedmirrorsanddrivermemorycontrols.
14. Inspect,testandrepairorreplacemotors,heatedmirrorgrids,switches,controllers,sensors,relays,connectors,andwiresofelectricallyoperated/heatedmirrorcircuitsanddrivermemorycontrols.
2. Miscellaneous (4 questions) 1. Diagnosethecauseofpoorsoundquality,noisy,erratic,intermittent,ornooperation
oftheaudiosystem,removeandreinstallaudiosystemcomponent. 2. Inspect,test,andrepairorreplacespeakers,amplifiers,remotecontrols,antennas,
leads,grounds,connectors,andwiresofsoundsystemcircuits. 3. Inspect,test,andrepairorreplaceswitches,relays,motor,connectors,andwires
ofpowerantennacircuits. 4. Inspect,test,andrepairorreplacecase,fuse,connectors,relays,andwiresofauxil-
iarypoweroutletcircuits. 5. Inspect,test,andrepairorreplaceclock,connectors,andwiresofclockcircuits. 6. Diagnosethecauseofunregulated,intermittent,ornooperationofcruisecontrol. 7. Inspect,test,adjust,andrepairorreplaceregulator,servo,hoses,switches,relays,
electroniccontroller,speedsensors,connectors,andwiresofcruisecontrolcircuits. 8. Diagnosethecauseoffalse,intermittent,ornooperationofanti-theftsystems. 9. Inspect,test,andrepairorreplacecomponents,controllers,switches,relays,
connectors,sensors,andwiresofanti-theftsystemcircuits.10. Diagnosethecauses(s)ofthesupplementalrestraint/airbagwarninglightstayingon
orflashing.11. Disarmandenabletheairbagsystemforvehicleservicefollowingmanufacturers’
recommendedprocedures.12. Inspect,test,repairorreplacetheairbag(s),controller,sensors,connectors,ribbon
wire/clockspring,andwiresoftheairbagsystemcircuit(s).
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QuEStionS:
1. Inthechargingsystemshownabove,themeterreadingwillshow: (A)chargingoutputvoltage. (B)regulatoroperatingvoltage. *(C)chargingcircuitvoltagedrop (D)ignitionswitchvoltagedrop. 2. Theoilpressurelightstaysonwhenevertheengineisrunning.Theoilpressure
hasbeencheckedandmeetsspecs. TechnicianAsaysthatagroundinthecircuitbetweentheindicatorlightandthepressureswitchcouldbethecause. TechnicianBsaysthatanopeninthepressureswitchcouldbethecause. Whoisright?
*(A)Aonly (C)BothAandB (B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB 3. Thepassengersidepowerwindowoperatesproperlywhenusingthepassenger
sidecontrolswitch,butthewindowwillonlyoperateintheDOWNpositionwhenusingthedriver’ssidemastercontrolswitch.Whichofthesecouldbethecause?
(A)Apinchedwirefromthepassengersidecontrolswitchtothewindowmotor
(B)Anopenwiretothedriver’ssidewindowmotor (C)Agroundedpowerwiretothepowerwindowcircuitbreaker *(D)Anopencircuitinthedriver’ssidemastercontrolswitch
SAmplE QuEStionSElEctricAl/ElEctronic SyStEmS (tESt A6)
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4. Thebulbinthecircuitshownabovedoesnotlight.Tofindtheactualvoltageatthebulb,thetechnicianshouldtouchthered(+)probeofthevoltmeterto:
(A)pointAandtheblack(-)probetoground. (B)groundandtheblack(-)probetopointG. *(C)pointGandtheblack(-)probetoground. (D)groundandtheblack(-)probetopointA.
5. TechnicianAsaysthatifafusiblelinkinthealternatorchargingcircuitisreplacedwithsystemsizedwire,thecircuitwillbeunprotected. TechnicianBsaysthatifafusiblelinkinthealternatorchargingcircuitisreplacedwithsystemsizedwire,thebatterywillovercharge. Whoisright?
*(A)Aonly (C)BothAandB (B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB 6. Astartersolenoidclicksbutthestarterdoesnotcranktheengine.
TechnicianAsaysthatburnedsolenoidcontactscouldbethecause. TechnicianBsaysthatapoorbatterycableconnectioncouldbethecause. Whoisright?
(A)Aonly *(C)BothAandB (B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB
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7. Thehornsinthecircuitshownaboveonlyblowwhenajumperwireis connectedbetweenterminals30and87ofthehornrelay. TechnicianAsaysthatafailedhornrelaycouldbethecause. TechnicianBsaysthatashort-to-groundinthecircuitbetweenthehornrelayandthehornbuttoncouldbethecause. Whoisright?
*(A)Aonly (C)BothAandB (B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB Questions 8 and 9 are not like the ones above. EachhasthewordEXCEPT.Foreachofthesequestions,lookforthechoice
thatcouldNOTcausethedescribedsituation.Readtheentirequestioncare-fullybeforechoosingyouranswer.
8. AllofthesecouldcausehighstartercurrentdrawEXCEPT: (A)wornstarterbushings. *(B)abadstarterrelay. (C)groundedfieldcoils. (D)agroundedarmature. 9. Thestarterwillnot“crank,”andthesolenoiddoesnot“click”onavehiclewith
anautomatictransmission.AllofthesecouldbethecauseEXCEPT: (A)amisadjustedneutralsafetyswitch. *(B)anopensolenoidhold-inwinding. (C)anopencircuitbetweenthesolenoidandtheignitionswitch. (D)anopeninthesolenoidgroundcircuit.
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tESt SpEcificAtionS And tASk liSt HEAting And Air conditioning (tESt A7)
Content Questions Percentage Area in Test of Test A. A/C System Service, Diagnosis, and Repair 13 26% B. Refrigeration System Component Diagnosis and Repair 10 20% 1. Compressor and Clutch (5) 2. Evaporator, Condenser and Related Components (5) C. Heating and Engine Cooling Systems Diagnosis and Repair 4 8% D. Operating Systems and Related Controls Diagnosis and Repair 19 38% 1. Electrical (10) 2. Vacuum/Mechanical (2) 3. Automatic and Semi-Automatic Heating, Ventilating and A/C Systems (7) E. Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling Handling,andRetrofit 4 8%
Total 50 100%
A. A/C System Service, Diagnosis, and Repair (13 questions) 1. IdentifysystemtypeandconductperformancetestontheA/Csystem;determine
neededrepairs. 2. DiagnoseA/Csystemproblemsindicatedbysystempressuresand/ortemperature
readings;determineneededrepairs. 3. DiagnoseA/Csystemproblemsindicatedbysight,sound,smell,andtouch
procedures;determineneededrepairs. 4. LeaktestA/Csystem;determineneededrepairs. 5. IdentifyA/Csystemrefrigerantandexistingchargeamount. 6. EvacuateA/Csystem. 7. InspectA/Csystemcomponentsforcontamination. 8. ChargeA/Csystemwithrefrigerant(liquidorvapor). 9. IdentifyA/Csystemlubricanttypeandcapacity.10. Inspectandreplacepassengercompartment(cabinair,pollen)filter.11. Disarmandenabletheairbagsystemforvehicleservicefollowingmanufacturers
recommendedprocedures.
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B. Refrigeration System Component Diagnosis and Repair (10 questions)
1. Compressor and Clutch (5 questions) 1. DiagnoseA/Csystemproblemsthatcausetheprotectiondevices(pressure,thermal,
andelectroniccontrols)tointerruptsystemoperation;determineneededrepairs. 2. Inspect,test,andreplaceA/Csystempressureandthermalprotectiondevices. 3. Inspect,adjust,andreplaceA/Ccompressordrivebelts,pulleysandtensioners. 4. Inspect,test,service,andreplaceA/Ccompressorclutchcomponentsorassembly. 5. Identifyrequiredlubricanttype;inspectandcorrectlevelinA/Ccompressor. 6. Inspect,test,serviceorreplaceA/Ccompressor. 7. Inspect,repairorreplaceA/Ccompressormountings/fasteners.
2. Evaporator, Condenser, and Related Components (5 questions) 1. Inspect,repair,orreplaceA/Csystemmufflers,hoses,lines,filters,fittings,andseals. 2. InspectA/Ccondenserformisdirectedorrestrictedairflow. 3. Inspect,test,andreplaceA/Csystemcondenser,mountings,andairseals. 4. Inspectandreplacereceiver/drieroraccumulator/drier. 5. Inspect,test,andreplaceexpansionvalve(s). 6. Inspectandreplaceorificetube(s). 7. Inspect,test,clean,orreplaceevaporator(s). 8. Inspect,cleanandrepairevaporatorhousing,andwaterdrain. 9. Inspect,test,andreplaceevaporatorpressure/temperaturecontrolsystemsanddevices.10. Identify,inspect,andreplaceA/Csystemservicevalves(gaugeconnections)and
valvecaps.11. InspectandreplaceA/Csystemhighpressurereliefdevice.
C. Heating and Engine Cooling Systems Diagnosis and Repair (4 questions) 1. Diagnosethecauseoftemperaturecontrolproblemsintheheater/ventilationsystem;
determineneededrepairs. 2. Diagnosewindowfoggingproblems;determineneededrepairs. 3. Performenginecoolingsystemtests;determineneededrepairs. 4. Inspectandreplaceenginecoolingandheatersystemhosesandpipes. 5. Inspect,test,andreplaceradiator,pressurecap,coolantrecoverysystem,andwater
pump. 6. Inspect,test,andreplacethermostat,by-pass,andhousing. 7. Identify,inspect,recovercoolant;flush,andrefillsystemwithpropercoolant. 8. Inspect,test,andreplacefan,(bothelectricalandmechanical),fanclutch,fanbelts,
fanshroud,andairdams. 9. Inspect,test,andreplaceheatercoolantcontrolvalve(manual,vacuum,andelectrical
types)andauxillarycoolantpump.10. Inspect,flush,andreplaceheatercore.
D. Operating Systems and Related Controls Diagnosis and Repair (19 questions)
1. Electrical (10 questions) 1. Diagnosethecauseoffailuresintheelectricalcontrolsystemofheating,ventilating,
andA/Csystems;determineneededrepairs. 2. Inspect,test,repair,andreplaceA/C-heaterblowermotors,resistors,switches,relay/
modules,wiring,andprotectiondevices.
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3. Inspect,test,repair,andreplaceA/Ccompressorclutchcoil,relay/modules,wiring,sensors,switches,diodes,andprotectiondevices.
4. Inspect,test,repair,replace,andadjustA/C-relatedenginecontrolsystems. 5. Inspect,test,repair,replace,andadjustloadsensitiveA/Ccompressorcut-offsystems. 6. Inspect,test,repair,andreplaceenginecooling/condenserfanmotors,relays/modules,
switches,sensors,wiring,andprotectiondevices. 7. Inspect,test,adjust,repairandreplaceelectricactuatormotors,relays/modules,
switches,sensors,wiring,andprotectiondevices(includingdual/multi-zonesystems). 8. Inspect,test,service,orreplaceheating,ventilating,andA/Ccontrolpanelassemblies.
2. Vacuum/Mechanical (2 questions) 1. Diagnosethecauseoffailuresinthevacuumandmechanicalswitchesandcontrols
oftheheating,ventilating,andA/Csystems;determineneededrepairs. 2. Inspect,test,service,orreplaceheating,ventilating,andA/Ccontrolpanelassemblies. 3. Inspect,test,adjust,andreplaceheating,ventilating,andA/Ccontrolcablesandlink-
ages. 4. Inspect,test,andreplaceheating,ventilating,andA/Cvacuumactuators
(diaphragms/motors)andhoses. 5. Identify,inspect,test,andreplaceheating,ventilating,andA/Cvacuumreservoir,
checkvalve,andrestrictors. 6. Inspect,test,adjust,repair,orreplaceheating,ventilating,andA/Cducts,doors,and
outlets(includingdual/multi-zonesystems).
3. Automatic and Semi-Automatic Heating, Ventilating, and A/C Systems (7 questions) 1. Diagnosetemperaturecontrolsystemproblems;determineneededrepairs. 2. Diagnoseblowersystemproblems;determineneededrepairs. 3. Diagnoseairdistributionsystemproblems;determineneededrepairs(includingdual/
multi-zonesystems). 4. Diagnosecompressorclutchcontrolsystem;determineneededrepairs. 5. Inspect,test,adjustorreplaceclimateandblowercontrolsensors. 6. Inspect,test,adjust,andreplacedooractuator(s). 7. Inspect,test,andreplaceheaterwatervalveandcontrols. 8. Inspect,test,andreplaceelectricandvacuummotors,solenoids,andswitches. 9. Inspect,test,andreplaceAutomaticTemperatureControl(ATC)controlpanel
and/orclimatecontrolcomputer(microprocessor/programmer).10. CheckandadjustcalibrationofAutomaticTemperatureControl(ATC)system.11. DiagnosedatacommunicationissuesthataffectA/Csystemoperation.
E. Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling, Handling and Retrofit (4 questions) 1. Maintainandverifycorrectoperationofcertifiedequipment. 2. Identify,andrecoverA/Csystemrefrigerant. 3. Recycleorproperlydisposeofrefrigerant. 4. Labelandstorerefrigerant. 5. Testrecycledrefrigerantfornon-condensablegases. 6. FollowFederalandlocalguidelinesforretrofitprocedures.
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1. Priortorecovery,anunknownrefrigerantisidentified.Thetechnicianshould: (A)dischargeitintotheatmosphere. *(B)recoveritandtreatitascontaminated. (C)recoveritandrecycleitasR-12. (D)recoveritandrecycleitasR-134a. 2. Acompressorclutchwillnotengage,butthereis14.2vandagoodgroundat
theclutchcoilconnector.Whichofthesecouldbethecause? (A)Alowrefrigerantlevel (B)Alocked-upcompressor *(C)Anincorrectairgap (D)Abadpressurecyclingswitch 3. TechnicianAsaysthatevacuatinganA/Csystemwillremoveair
andmoisturefromthesystem. TechnicianBsaysthatevacuatinganA/Csystemwillremovedirtparticlesfromthesystem. Whoisright?
*(A)Aonly (B)Bonly (C)BothAandB (D)NeitherAnorB 4. Theblowermotorintheschematic
shownworksonlywiththeblowerswitchintheNumber4position. Thiscouldbecausedbyafailed:
(A)blowermotor. (B)blowermotorground. (C)blowermotorrelay. *(D)blowermotorresistor.
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5. TochargeanA/Csystemwhileitisrunning,therefrigerantshouldbeaddedto: (A)thehighsideonly. *(B)thelowsideonly. (C)boththehighandthelowsides. (D)eitherthehighorthelowside. 6. WiththeA/Csystemoperatingatanambient(outside)temperatureof85°F,
thelowpressureguagereads5psiandthehighpressureguagereads105psi.Whatdothesereadingsindicate?
(A)Normaloperation *(B)Lowrefrigerantlevel (C)Arestrictioninthehighside (D)Brokencompressorreedvalves 7. Thetechnicianmeasures14.2voltsattheA/Cclutchcoil,buttheA/Cclutch
willnotengage. TechnicianAsaysthatabadclutchcoilcouldbethecause. TechnicianBsaysthatabadclutchcoilgroundcouldbethecause. Whoisright? (A)Aonly *(C)BothAandB (B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB Question 8 is not like the ones above. IthasthewordEXCEPT.Forthisquestion,lookforthechoicethatcould
NOTcausethedescribedsituation.Readtheentirequestioncarefullybeforechoosingyouranswer.
8. ThehighsidepressureinanA/Csystemisabovespecs.AllofthesecouldbethecauseEXCEPT:
(A)anoverchargeofrefrigerant. (B)arestrictedairflowacrossthecondenser. (C)apluggedexpansionvalve. *(D)abrokencompressorreedvalve.
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Content Questions Percentage Area in Test of Test A. General Diagnosis 12 24% B. Ignition System Diagnosis and Repair 8 16% C. Fuel, Air Induction and Exhaust Systems Diagnosis and Repair 9 18% D. Emissions Control Systems Diagnosis and Repair (Including OBD II) 8 16% 1. Positive Crankcase Ventilation (1) 2. Exhaust Gas Recirculation (2) 3. Secondary Air Injection (AIR) and Catalytic Converter (2) 4. Evaporative Emissions Controls (3) E. Computerized Engine Controls Diagnosis and Repair (Including OBD II) 13 26%
Total 50 100%
A. General Diagnosis (12 questions) 1. Verifydriver’scomplaint,performvisualinspection,and/orroadtestvehicle;
determineneededaction. 2. Researchapplicablevehicleandserviceinformation,suchasenginemanagement
systemoperation,vehicleservicehistory,serviceprecautions,technicalservice bulletins,andservicecampaigns/recalls.
3. Diagnosenoisesand/orvibrationproblemsrelatedtoengineperformance;determineneededaction.
4. Diagnosethecauseofunusualexhaustcolor,odor,andsound;determineneeded action.
5. Performenginemanifoldvacuumorpressuretests;determineneededaction. 6. Performcylinderpowerbalancetest;determineneededaction. 7. Performcylindercrankingcompressiontest;determineneededaction. 8. Performcylinderleakage/leak-downtest;determineneededaction.
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9. Diagnoseenginemechanical,electrical,electronic,fuel,andignitionproblems withanoscilloscope,engineanalyzer,and/orscantool;determineneededaction.
10. PrepareandinspectvehicleforHC,CO,CO2,andO2exhaustgasanalysis; performtestandinterpretexhaustgasreadings.
11. Verifyvalveadjustmentonengineswithmechanicalorhydrauliclifters.12. Verifycamshafttiming(includingenginesequippedwithvariablevalvetiming);
determineneededaction.13. Verifyengineoperatingtemperature,checkcoolantlevelandcondition,perform
coolingsystempressuretest;determineneededrepairs.14. Inspectandtestmechanical/electricalfans,fanclutch,fanshroud/ducting,andfan
controldevices;determineneededrepairs.15. Readandinterpretelectricalschematicdiagramsandsymbols.16. Testanddiagnoseemissionsordriveabilityproblemscausedbybatterycondition,
connections,orexcessivekey-offbatterydrain;determineneededrepairs.17. Performstartercurrentdrawtest;determineneededaction.18. Performstartercircuitvoltagedroptests;determineneededaction.19. Inspect,test,andrepairorreplacecomponentsandwiresinthestartercontrolcircuit.20. Testanddiagnoseengineperformanceproblemsresultingfromanundercharge,over-
charge,orano-chargecondition;determineneededaction.21. Inspect,adjust,andreplacealternator(generator)drivebelts,pulleys,tensioners
andfans.22. Inspect,test,andrepairorreplacechargingcircuitcomponents,connectorsandwires.
B. Ignition System Diagnosis And Repair (8 questions) 1. Diagnoseignitionsystemrelatedproblemssuchasno-starting,hardstarting,engine
misfire,poordriveability,sparkknock,powerloss,poormileage,andemissions problems;determinerootcause;determineneededrepairs.
2. Interpretignitionsystemrelateddiagnostictroublecodes(DTCs);determineneededrepairs.
3. Inspect,test,repair,orreplaceignitionprimarycircuitwiringandcomponents. 4. Inspect,test,service,repairorreplaceignitionsystemsecondarycircuitwiringand
components. 5. Inspect,test,andreplaceignitioncoil(s). 6. Inspect,test,andreplaceignitionsystemsensors;adjustasnecessary. 7. Inspect,test,and/orreplaceignitioncontrolmodule(ICM)/powertrain/enginecontrol
module(PCM/ECM);reprogramasneeded.
C. Fuel, Air Induction, And Exhaust System Diagnosis And Repair (9 questions) 1. Diagnosefuelsystemrelatedproblems,includinghotorcoldno-starting,hard
starting,poordriveability,incorrectidlespeed,pooridle,flooding,hesitation, surging,enginemisfire,powerloss,stalling,poormileage,andemissionsproblems;determinerootcause;determineneededaction.
2. Interpretfuelorinductionsystemrelateddiagnostictroublecodes(DTCs);analyzefueltrimandotherscantooldata;determineneededrepairs.
3. Inspectfueltank,fillerneck,andgascap;inspectandreplacefuellines,fittings,andhoses;checkfuelforcontaminantsandquality.
4. Inspect,test,andreplacefuelpump(s)and/orfuelpumpassembly;inspect,service,andreplacefuelfilters.
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5. Inspectandtestelectricfuelpumpcontrolcircuitsandcomponents;determineneededrepairs.
6. Inspect,test,andrepairorreplacefuelpressureregulationsystemandcomponentsoffuelinjectionsystems;performfuelpressure/volumetest.
7. Inspect,remove,serviceorreplacethrottleassembly;makerelatedadjustments. 8. Inspect,test,clean,andreplacefuelinjectorsandfuelrails. 9. Inspect,service,andrepairorreplaceairfiltrationsystemcomponents.10. Inspectthrottleassembly,airinductionsystem,intakemanifoldandgasketsfor
air/vacuumleaksand/orunmeteredair.11. Remove,clean,inspect,test,andrepairorreplacefuelsystemvacuumandelectrical
componentsandconnections.12. Inspect,service,andreplaceexhaustmanifold,exhaustpipes,oxygensensors,
mufflers,catalyticconverters,resonators,tailpipes,andheatshields.13. Testforexhaustsystemrestrictionorleaks;determineneededaction.14. Inspect,test,cleanandrepairorreplaceturbochargerorsuperchargerandsystem
components.
D. Emissions Control Systems Diagnosis And Repair (Including OBD II) (8 questions)
1. Positive Crankcase Ventilation (1 question) 1. Testanddiagnoseemissionsordriveabilityproblemscausedbypositivecrankcase
ventilation(PCV)system. 2. Inspect,service,andreplacepositivecrankcaseventilation(PCV)filter/breathercap,
valve,tubes,orifice/meteringdevice,andhoses.
2. Exhaust Gas Recirculation (2 questions) 1. Testanddiagnosedriveabilityproblemscausedbytheexhaustgasrecirculation
(EGR)system. 2. Interpretexhaustgasrecirculation(EGR)relatedscantooldataanddiagnostictrouble
codes(DTCs);determineneededrepairs. 3. Inspect,test,service,andreplacecomponentsoftheEGRsystem,includingEGR
valve,tubing,passages,vacuum/pressurecontrols,filters,hoses,electrical/electronicsensors,controls,solenoidsandwiringofexhaustgasrecirculation(EGR)systems.
3. Secondary Air Injection (AIR) And Catalytic Converter (2 questions) 1. Testanddiagnoseemissionsordriveabilityproblemscausedbythesecondaryair
injectionorcatalyticconvertersystems. 2. Interpretsecondaryairinjectionsystemrelatedscantooldataanddiagnostictrouble
codes(DTCs);determineneededrepairs. 3. Inspect,test,service,andreplacemechanicalcomponentsandelectrical/electroni-
cally-operatedcomponentsandcircuitsofsecondaryairinjectionsystems. 4. Inspectcatalyticconverter.Interpretcatalyticconverterrelateddiagnostictrouble
codes(DTCs);analyzerelatedscantooldatatodeterminerootcauseofDTCs; determineneededrepairs.
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4. Evaporative Emissions Controls (3 questions) 1. Testanddiagnoseemissionsordriveabilityproblemscausedbytheevaporative
emissionscontrolsystem. 2. Interpretevaporativeemissions-relatedscantooldataanddiagnostictroublecodes
(DTCs);determineneededrepairs. 3. Inspect,test,andreplacecanister,lines/hoses,mechanicalandelectricalcomponents
oftheevaporativeemissionscontrolsystem.
E. Computerized Engine Controls Diagnosis And Repair (Including OBD II) (13 questions) 1. Retrieveandrecorddiagnostictroublecodes(DTCs),OBDIImonitorstatusand
freezeframedata. 2. Diagnosethecausesofemissionsordriveabilityproblemswithstoredoractive
diagnostictroublecodes(DTCs). 3. Diagnosethecausesofemissionsordriveabilityproblemswithoutdiagnostictrouble
codes(DTCs). 4. Useascantool,digitalmultimeter(DMM),ordigitalstorageoscilloscope(DSO)to
inspectortestcomputerizedenginecontrolsystemsensors,actuators,circuits,andpowertrain/enginecontrolmodule(PCM/ECM);determineneededrepairs.
5. Measureandinterpretvoltage,voltagedrop,amperage,andresistanceusingdigitalmultimeter(DMM)readings.
6. Test,remove,inspect,clean,service,andrepairorreplacepowerandground distributioncircuitsandconnections.
7. Removeandreplacethepowertrain/enginecontrolmodule(PCM/ECM);reprogramasneeded.
8. Diagnosedriveabilityandemissionsproblemsresultingfromfailuresofinterrelatedsystems(forexample:cruisecontrol,securityalarms/theftdeterrent,torquecontrols,tractioncontrols,torquemanagement,A/C,non-OEMinstalledaccessories).
9. Cleardiagnostictroublecodes(DTCs),runallOBDIImonitors,andverifytherepair.
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1. Anengineequippedwiththeignitionsystemshownabovemisfireson cylinders#1and#4. TechnicianAsaysthatafailedignitioncoilcouldbethecause. TechnicianBsaysthataweakrpmsignaltothePCMcouldbethecause. Whoisright.
*(A)Aonly (C)BothAandB (B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB 2. Whiletheengineisrunning,atechnicianpullsthePCVvalveoutofthevalve
coverandplugsthevalveopening.Therearenochangesinengineoperation. TechnicianAsaysthatthePCVvalvecouldbestuckintheopenposition. TechnicianBsaysthatthehosebetweentheintakemanifoldandthePCVvalvecouldbeplugged. Whoisright?
(A)Aonly (C)BothAandB *(B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB
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3. Afterthecompressionreadingsshownaboveweretaken,awetcompressiontestwasmade.Thesecondsetofreadingswasalmostthesameasthefirst. TechnicianAsaysthataburnedvalvecouldcausethesereadings. TechnicianBsaysthatabrokenpistonringcouldcausethesereadings. Whoisright?
*(A)Aonly (C)BothAandB (B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB 4. Bluesmokecomesfromtheexhaustpipeofavehicle.
TechnicianAsaysthatblockedcylinderheadoilreturnpassagescouldbethecause.TechnicianBsaysthatastuckopenthermostatcouldbethecause. Whoisright?
*(A)Aonly (C)BothAandB (B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB 5. Avehiclewithacomputer-controlled(feedback)enginehaspoorgasmileage.
Enginetestsshowarichmixture. TechnicianAsaysthatabadoxygen(O2)sensorcouldbethecause. TechnicianBsaysthatabadenginecoolanttemperaturesensorcouldbethecause. Whoisright?
(A)Aonly *(C)BothAandB (B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB 6. Avacuumgaugeisconnectedtotheintakemanifoldofanengineandthe
engineisrunat2,000rpm.Duringthetest,thepointeronthegaugefluctuatesrapidlybetweenreadingsof10and22inchesofvacuum.Thesetestresultspointto:
(A)aleakingintakemanifoldgasket. (B)wornpistonrings. (C)wornvalveguides. *(D)aweakorbrokenvalvespring.
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7. Thetechnicianfindsnosparkandnoinjectorpulsesonavehiclethatwillnotstart.Themostlikelycauseisafailed:
(A)massairflowsensor(MAF). *(B)crankshaftpositionsensor(CKP). (C)throttlepositionsensor(TPS). (D)fuelpumpmodule(FP). 8. Anenginewithanelectronicfuelinjection(EFI)systemhashighfuelpressure
atidle.Whichofthesecouldbethecause? *(A)Lowmanifoldvacuum (B)Aleakingfuelpumpcheckvalve (C)Apluggedfuelinjector (D)Highmanifoldvacuum 9. Whichofthesecancauseacatalyticconvertertooverheat? (A)Abrokenairpumpdrivebelt (B)Apluggedcanisterpurgevacuumhose (C)Afailedexhaustgasrecirculation(EGR)valve *(D)Adisconnectedsparkplugwire
Question 10 is not like the ones above. IthasthewordEXCEPT.LookforthechoicethatcouldNOTcausethe
describedsituation.Readtheentirequestioncarefullybeforechoosingyouranswer.
10. Enginedetonation(knock)couldbecausedbyanyoftheseEXCEPT: (A)aleanairfuelmixture. *(B)retardedignitiontiming. (C)excesscarboninthecombustionchambers. (D)astuck-closedexhaustgasrecirculation(EGR)valve.
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Content Questions Percentage Area in Test* of Test A. General Diagnosis 9 18% B. Cylinder Head and Valve Train Diagnosis and Repair 5 10% C. Engine Block Diagnosis and Repair 5 10% D. Lubrication and Cooling Systems 6 12% Diagnosis and Repair E. Air Induction and Exhaust Systems 12 24% Diagnosis and Repair F. Fuel System Diagnosis and Repair 13 26%
Total 50 100%
A. General Diagnosis (9 questions) 1. Verifythecomplaint,androad/dynotestvehicle;reviewdriver/customerconcerns
andvehicleservicehistory(ifavailable);determinefurtherdiagnosis. 2. Recordvehicleidentificationnumber(VIN).Identifyenginemodel,calibrationand
serialnumberstoresearchapplicablevehicleandserviceinformation,service precautions,andtechnicalservicebulletins;determineneededactions.
3. Performscantoolcheckandvisualinspectionforphysicaldamageandmissing,modified,ortamperedcomponents;determineneededrepairs.
4. Check,andrecordelectronicdiagnosticcodes,freezeframeand/oroperationaldata;monitorscantooldata;clearcodes;determinefurtherdiagnosis.
5. Inspectengineassemblyandcompartmentforfuel,oil,coolant,exhaust,orotherleaks;determineneededrepairs.
6. Inspectenginecompartmentwiringharness,connectors,seals,andlocks;check forproperroutingandcondition;determineneededrepairs.
7. Listenforandisolateenginenoises;determineneededrepairs. 8. Isolateanddiagnoseenginerelatedvibrationproblems;determineneededactions. 9. Checkengineexhaustforodorandsmokecolor;determinefurtherdiagnosis.10. Checkfuelforcontamination,quantity,quality,andconsumption;determineneeded
actions.11. Performcrankcasepressuretest;determinefurtherdiagnosis.12. Diagnosesurging,roughoperation,misfiring,lowpower,slowdeceleration,slow
accelerationandshutdownproblems;determineneededactions.
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13. Checkcoolingsystemforfreezepoint,level,contamination,temperature,pressure,circulation,andfanoperation;determineneededrepairs.
14. Checklubricationsystemforcontamination,oillevel,temperature,pressure, filtration,andoilconsumption;determineneededrepairs.
15. Diagnosenocranking,cranksbutfailstostart,hardstarting,andstartsbutdoesnotcontinuetorunproblems;determineneededactions.
16. Diagnoseengineproblemscausedbybatterycondition,connections,orexcessivekey-offbatterydrain;determineneededrepairs.
17. Diagnoseengineproblemsresultingfromanundercharge,overcharge,orano-chargecondition;determineneededaction.
B. Cylinder Head and Valve Train Diagnosis and Repair (5 questions) 1. Remove,inspect,disassemble,andcleancylinderheadassembly(s). 2. Inspectthreadedholes,studs,andboltsforserviceability;service/replaceasneeded. 3. Measurecylinderheadthickness,andcheckmatingsurfacesforwarpageandsurface
finish;inspectforcracks/damage;checkconditionofpassages;inspectcoreand galleryplugs;determineserviceabilityandneededrepairs.
4. Inspectvalves,guides,seats,springs,retainers,rotators,locksandseals;determineserviceabilityandneededrepairs.
5. Inspectand/orreplaceinjectorsleeves,glowplugsleeves,andseals;pressuretesttoverifyrepair(ifapplicable);measureinjectortip,nozzle,orprechamberprotrusionwherespecifiedbymanufacturer.
6. Inspect,and/orreplacevalvebridges(crossheads)andguides;adjustbridges (crossheads)ifapplicable.
7. Reassemble,check,andinstallcylinderheadassemblyandgasketasspecified bythemanufacturer.
8. Inspectpushrods,rockerarms,rockerarmshafts,electronicwiringharness,andbrackets;repair/replaceasneeded.
9. Inspect,install,andadjustcamfollowersandretainers;adjustvalveclearance.10. Inspect,measure,andreplace/reinstalloverheadcamshaftandbearings;measure
andadjustendplay.
C. Engine Block Diagnosis and Repair (5 questions) 1. Remove,inspect,service,andinstallpans,covers,ventilationsystems,gaskets,seals,
andwearrings. 2. Disassemble,cleanandinspectengineblockforcracks;checkmatingsurfacesand
relatedcomponentsfordamageorwarpageandsurfacefinish;checkdeckheight;checkconditionofpassages,core,andgalleryplugs;inspectthreadedholes,studs,dowelpinsandboltsforserviceability;service/replaceasneeded.
3. Inspectandmeasurecylinderwallsforwearanddamage;determineneededservice. 4. Inspectin-blockcamshaftbearingsforwearanddamage;replaceasneeded. 5. Inspect,measure,andreplace/reinstallin-blockcamshaft;checkandcorrectendplay;
inspect,replace/reinstall,andadjustcamfollowers(ifapplicable). 6. Cleanandinspectcrankshaftandjournalsforsurfacecracksanddamage;check
conditionofoilpassages;checkpassageplugs;measurejournaldiameters;checkmountingsurfaces;determineneededservice.
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7. Determinetheproperselect-fitcomponentssuchaspistons,connectingrodandmainbearings.
8. Inspectandreplacemainbearings;checkcapfitandbearingclearances;checkandcorrectcrankshaftendplay.
9. Inspectandtimethedrivegeartraincomponents(includesgear,chain,andbelt systems).
10. Inspect,measure,orreplacepistons,pins,andretainers.11. Measurepiston-to-cylinderwallclearance.12. Identifypiston,connectingrodbearing,andmainbearingwearpatternsthatindicate
connectingrodandcrankshaftalignmentorbearingboreproblems;checkbearingboreandbushingcondition;determineneededrepairs.
13. Checkring-to-groovefitandendgaps;installringsonpistons.Assemblepistonsandconnectingrodsandinstallinblock;checkpistonheight/protrusion;checklinerheight/protrusion(ifapplicable);replacerodbearingsandcheckclearances;checkcondition,position,andclearanceofpistoncoolingjets(nozzles).
14. Inspectcrankshaftvibrationdamper.15. Inspectflywheel/flexplateand/ordual-massflywheel(includingringgear)and
mountingsurfacesforcracks,wear,andrunout;determineneededrepairs.
D. Lubrication and Cooling Systems Diagnosis and Repair (6 questions) 1. Verifyengineoilpressureandcheckoperationofpressuresensor/switchandpressure
gauge;verifyengineoiltemperatureandcheckoperationoftemperaturesensor. 2. Inspect,measure,repair/replaceoilpump,housing,drives,pipes,andscreens;check
drivegearclearance. 3. Inspect,repair/replaceoilpressureregulatorvalve(s),andby-passvalve(s). 4. Inspect,clean,test,reinstall/replaceoilcooler,by-passvalve,linesandhoses. 5. Inspectturbochargerlubricationandcoolingsystems;repair/replaceasneeded. 6. Changeengineoilandfilters;addpropertype,viscosity,andratingofoil. 7. Inspectandreinstall/replacepulleys,tensionersanddrivebelts;adjustdrivebelts
andcheckalignment. 8. Verifycoolanttemperature;checkoperationoftemperatureandlevelsensors,switch,
andtemperaturegauge. 9. Inspectandreplacethermostat(s),by-passes,housing(s),andseals.10. Flushandrefillcoolingsystem;addpropercoolanttype;bleedairfromsystem.11. Inspectandreplacewaterpump,housing,hoses,andidlerpulleyordrivegear.12. Inspectradiator,pressurecap,andtank(s);pressuretestcoolingsystemandradiator
cap;determineneededrepairs.13. Inspect,repair/replacefan,fanhub,clutch,controls,andshroud.
E. Air Induction and Exhaust Systems Diagnosis and Repair (12 questions) 1. Performairintakesystemrestrictionandleakagetests;determineneededactions. 2. Performintakemanifoldpressuretests;determineneededactions. 3. Inspect,service/replaceairinductionpiping,aircleaner,andelement. 4. Inspecttest,andreplaceturbocharger(s)(includingvariableratio/geometryVGT),
pneumatic,hydraulic,andelectroniccontrolsandactuators;inspect,test,andreplacewastegateandwastegatecontrols.
5. Inspectandreplaceintakemanifold,gaskets,temperatureandpressuresensors,andconnections.
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6. Inspect,test,clean,replacechargeaircoolerandpipingsystem. 7. Performexhaustbackpressureandtemperaturetests;determineneededactions. 8. Inspect,repair/replaceexhaustmanifold,gaskets,piping,mufflers,exhaustafter
treatmentdevices,andmountinghardware. 9. Inspect,test,andrepair/replacepreheater/inletairheater,and/orglowplugsystem
andcontrols.10. Inspect,test,andreplaceexhaustaftertreatmentsystemcomponentsandcontrols;
checkregenerationsystem.11. Inspect,test,service,andreplaceEGRsystemcomponents;includingEGRvalve(s),
cooler(s),piping,electronicsensors,controls,andwiring.12. Inspect,test,andreplaceEGRair-flowcontrol(throttle)valveandcontrols.13. Inspect,test,andreplacecrankcaseventilationsystemcomponents.
F. Fuel System Diagnosis and Repair (13 questions) 1. Inspect,clean,test,andrepair/replacefuelsystemtanks,vents,caps,mounts,valves,
single/dualsupplyandreturnlines,andfittings. 2. Inspect,clean,test,repair/replacefueltransferand/orsupplypump,strainers,
fuel/waterseparators/indicators,filters,heaters,coolers,ECMcoolingplates (ifapplicable),andmountinghardware.
3. Checkfuelsystemforair;determineneededrepairs;primeandbleedfuelsystem;check,repair/replaceprimerpump.
4. Inspect,test,repair/replacelowpressureregulatorsupplyandreturnsystems. 5. Inspect,reinstall/replacehigh-pressureinjectionlines,fittings,seals,andmounting
hardware. 6. Inspect,adjust,repair/replaceelectronicthrottleandPTOcontroldevices,circuits,
andsensors. 7. Performon-engineinspections,tests,andreplacehighpressurecommonrailfuel
systemcomponentsandelectroniccontrols. 8. Performon-engineinspections,tests,andreplacehydraulicelectronicunitinjectors
(HEUI)componentsandelectroniccontrols(railpressurecontrol). 9. Performon-engineinspections,tests,andreplacepump-line-nozzlefuelsystem
(PLN-E)componentsandelectroniccontrols.10. Performon-engineinspections,testsandreplaceelectronicunitinjectors(EUI)
componentsandelectroniccontrols.11. Inspectandreplaceelectricalconnectorterminals,pins,harnesses,seals,andlocks.12. Connectdiagnostictooltovehicle/engine;access,verifyandupdatesoftware
calibrationsettings;performECMre-learnproceduresasneeded.13. Useadiagnostictool(hand-heldorPCbased)toinspectandtestelectronicengine
controlsystem,sensors,actuators,electroniccontrolmodules(ECMs/PCMs),andcircuits;determinefurtherdiagnosis.
14. Measureandinterpretvoltage,voltagedrop,amperage,andresistancereadingsusingadigitalmultimeter(DMM)orappropriatetestequipment.
15. Diagnoseengineproblemsresultingfromfailuresofinter-relatedsystems (forexample:cruisecontrol,securityalarms/theftdeterrent,transmissioncontrols,electronicstabilitycontrol,non-OEMinstalledaccessories).
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SAmplE QuEStionS ligHt vEHiclE diESEl EnginES (tESt A9)
QuEStionS:1. Anelectronicdieselenginehasanactivediagnostictroublecodefor“single
cylinder#3misfire.”Thiscouldbecausedby: *(A) lowcompressioninthe#3cylinder. (B) anopen#3cylinderglowplug. (C) ashorted#3cylinderglowplug. (D)anincorrectfuelcetanerating.2. Avehiclehaslowpowerunderload.Whichofthesecouldbethecause? *(A)Aleakingchargeaircooler (B)Aleakintheturbochargerinletpiping (C)Usinganoffroadgradeoffuel (D)Anopeninthemassairflowsensorcircuit3. AvehicleequippedwithaHEUIfuelsystemishardtostartatenginetempera-
tureslowerthan35°F(1.7°C). TechnicianAsaysthatworninjectorscouldbethecause. TechnicianBsaysthatanopenglowplugcouldbethecause. Whoisright?
*(A)Aonly (B)Bonly (C)BothAandB (D)NeitherAnorB4. TechnicianAsaysthatthevanesinavariablegeometryturbo(VGT)system
areclosedatW.O.T. TechnicianBsaysthatstickingvanesinavariablegeometryturbo(VGT)sys-temcanbedeterminedbyobservingtheMAFsensorvoltagereadings onascantool. Whoisright?
(A)Aonly (B)Bonly (C)BothAandB *(D)NeitherAnorB
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5. Anelectronicfuelinjectoronadieselenginewithahigh-pressurecommon railinjectionsystemisbeingreplaced.Theinformationatpoint“Y”inthe illustrationshowaboveindicatestheinjector:
(A)barcode. (B)maximumpressurerating. (C) openingpressure. *(D)calibrationcoding.6. Theownerofadieselvehiclecomplainsofaseriousvibrationatidle.
AnyofthesecouldbethecauseEXCEPT: (A)abrokenmotormount. (B)misfiringcylinders. (C) anincorrectidlespeed. *(D)astuck-closedEGRvalve.
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tESt SpEcificAtionS And tASk liStAutomobilE SErvicE conSultAnt (tESt c1)
Content Questions Percentage Area in Test* of Test A. Communications 26 52% 1. Customer Relations (12) 2. Sales Skills (10) 3. Internal Relations (4) B. Product Knowledge 21 42% 1. Engine Systems (Includes Mechanical, Cooling, Fuel,Ignition, Exhaust, Emissions Control, and Starting/Charging) (4) 2. Drive Train Systems (Includes Manual Transmission/Transaxles, Automatic Transmission/Transaxles and Drive Train Components) (3) 3. Chassis Systems (Includes Frames, Brakes, ABS, Traction Control, Suspension, Steering, Wheels, Tires, and TPMS) (4) 4. Body Systems (Includes Heating and Air Conditioning, Electrical, Restraint, and Accessories) (3) 5. Services/Maintenance Intervals (3) 6. Warranty, Service Contracts, Service Bulletins, and Campaigns/Recalls (2) 7.VehicleIdentification(2) C. Shop Operations 3 6%
Total 50 100%
A. Communications (26 questions)
1. Customer Relations (12 questions) 1. Demonstratepropertelephoneskills. 2. Obtain,confirm,anddocumentpertinentvehicle/customercontactinformation. 3. Identify,verify,anddocumentcustomerconcern/request. 4. Demonstrateappropriategreetingskills. 5. Discussalternativetransportationoptions. 6. Promoteprocedures,benefits,andcapabilitiesofservicefacility. 7. Reviewvehicleservicehistory. 8. Identifyandrecommendserviceandmaintenanceneeds.
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9. Establishjobstatus/completionexpectations.10. Confirmtheaccuracyoftherepairorderandobtainrepairauthorization.11. Identifycustomertype(firsttime,warranty,repeatrepair,fleet,etc.)andmethod
ofpayment.12. Presentprofessionalimage.13. Performcustomerfollow-up.14. Explainandconfirmunderstandingofworkperformed,charges,andwarranties.
2. Sales Skills (10 questions) 1. Provideandexplainestimates. 2. Identifyandprioritizevehicleneeds. 3. Addressoriginalconcernswithcustomer. 4. Communicatethevalueofrelatedandadditionalservices. 5. Explainproduct/servicefeaturesandbenefits. 6. Overcomeobjections/finalizesale.
3. Internal Relations (4 questions) 1. Effectivelycommunicatecustomerserviceconcern/request. 2. Understandthetechnician’sdiagnosisandservicerecommendations. 3. Verifyavailabilityofrepairparts. 4. Establishcompletionexpectations. 5. Monitorrepairprogress/qualitycontrol. 6. Documentinformationaboutservicesperformedorrecommended. 7. Communicatewithshoppersonnelaboutshopproduction/efficiency. 8. Maintainopenlinesofcommunicationwithintheorganization.
B. Product Knowledge (21 questions)
1. Engine Systems (4 questions)(IncludesMechanical,Cooling,Fuel,Ignition,Exhaust,EmissionsControl,and Starting/Charging) 1. Identifymajorcomponentsandlocation. 2. Identifycomponentfunction. 3. Identifyrelateditems
2. Drive Train Systems (3 questions)
(Includes Manual Transmission/Transaxles, Automatic Transmission/Transaxles, and Drive Train Components) 1. Identifymajorcomponentsandlocation. 2. Identifycomponentfunction. 3. Identifyrelateditems.
3. Chassis Systems (4 questions)(IncludesFrames,Brakes,ABS,TractionControl,Suspension,Steering,Wheels,Tires,andTPMS) 1. Identifymajorcomponentsandlocation. 2. Identifycomponentfunction. 3. Identifyrelateditems.
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4. Body Systems (3 questions)(IncludesBodyComponents,Glass,HeatingandAirConditioning,Electrical,Restraint,andAccessories) 1. Identifymajorcomponentsandlocation. 2. Identifycomponentfunction. 3. Identifyrelateditems.
5. Services/Maintenance Intervals (3 questions) 1. Understandtheelementsofamaintenanceprocedure. 2. Identifyrelatedmaintenanceandresetprocedures. 3. Locateandinterpretmaintenancescheduleinformation.
6. Warranty, Service Contracts, Service Bulletins, and Campaigns/Recalls (2 questions) 1. Demonstrateknowledgeofwarrantypoliciesandprocedures/parameters. 2. Locateandusereferenceinformationforwarranties,servicecontracts,service
bulletins,andcampaigns/recalls. 3. Demonstrateknowledgeofservicecontracts,technicalservicebulletins,and
campaign/recallprocedures. 4. Verifyapplicabilityofwarranty,servicecontracts,andcampaigns/recalls.
7. Vehicle Identification (2 questions) 1. LocateandutilizevehicleIDnumber(VIN). 2. Locateproductiondate. 3. Locateandutilizecomponentidentificationdata. 4. Identifybodystyles.
C. Shop Operations (3 questions) 1. Manageworkflow. 2. Demonstrateknowledgeofsubletprocedures. 3. Maintaincustomerappointmentlog. 4. Addressrepeatrepairs/comebacks.
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SAmplE QuEStionSAutomobilE SErvicE conSultAnt (tESt c1)
QuEStionS:
1. Acustomerrequeststhatthetimingbeadjustedontheirvehicle.Theserviceconsultantshould:
(A)explainthatignitiontimingmaynotbeadjustable *(B)askthecustomerabouttheirvehiclesymptoms (C)quoteapricefortherequest (D)suggestnewsparkplugswiththeservice.
2. Acustomercomesinfora30,000mileservice.Whilecompletingtheservice,thetechniciannotesthatthevehiclewillsoonneedthefrontbrakepadsre-placed.Whichoftheseisthebestwaytoaddressthisneedwiththecustomer?
(A)Notethetechnician’scommentsonthecustomer’srepairorder. (B)Inputthetechnician’scommentsinthedealership’sdatabaseforreviewat
thenextservice *(C)Callthecustomerandoffertocompletetherepairexplainingwhyitis
needed. (D)Addresstheneedwhenthecustomerarrivestopickuptheirvehicle.
3. Whichofthesefunctionsisperformedbytheenginetimingbelt? (A)Itconnectsthepistonstothecrankshaft (B)Itcanbeusedtoadjustsparktiming *(C)Itdrivesthecamshaft. (D)ItcontrolsengineRPM
4. Avehicle’s“ABS”lightremainsonwhiledriving. ServiceConsultantAsaysthatwhilethelightison,theABSsystemwillstillfunction. ServiceConsultantBsaysthatwhilethelightison,themechanicalbrakesystemwillstillfunction. Whoisright?
(A)Aonly *(B)Bonly (C)BothAandB (D)NeitherAnorB
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5. ServiceConsultantAsaysthatmaintenanceschedulesaremostlikelyfound intheextendedwarrantycontract. ServiceConsultantBsaysthatmaintenanceschedulesarebasedontime andmileage. Whoisright?
(A)Aonly *(B)Bonly (C)BothAandB (D)NeitherAnorB
6. AllofthesearemaintenanceitemsEXCEPTa: (A)Transmissionflush (B)60Kservice *(C)Waterpumpleak (D)Tirerotation
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SpEcificAtionS And tASk liSt comprESSEd nAturAl gAS vEHiclE (tESt f1)
Content Questions Percentage Area in Test of Test A. Vehicle Inspection for Condition, Suitability, and Compliance 5 9.1% B. Equipment Suitability Installation and Inspection 8 14.5% C. Leak Testing and Repairs 6 10.9% D. Emissions,PerformanceVerification, and Adjustments 11 20.0% E. System Diagnosis, Maintenance, and Repair 16 29.1% F. General Cylinder Safety and Maintenance 9 16.4%
Total 55 100%
Note:AllCNGvehicleconversion,testing,service,andrepairshouldbeperformedusingvehicleandcomponentmanufacturer’sguidelinesandcurrentNFPA52and/orlocalsafetystandards.
A. Vehicle Inspection for Condition, Suitability and compliance (5 questions) 1.Inspectvehicleforfitness(weight,mileage,applicableemissionsstandards,and
safetystandards). 2. Analyzeengineperformance;determineneededrepairs. 3. Verifysize,weightandcapacityofcompressednaturalgascylinder(s). 4.Inspectforproperlocationandmountingofcompressednaturalgascylindersand
fuelsystemcomponents. 5. Inspectforlocation,conditionandcomplianceofventingsystem(s).
B. Equipment Installation and Inspection (8 questions) 1. Visuallyinspectfuelstoragecylindersandsystemcomponentspriortoinstallation. 2. Installfuelstoragesystem;securewithrecommendedbrackets,isolators,reinforce-
ments,andfasteners;inspectfuelstoragesystem. 3. Install/inspectregulatorassembly(ies)andcoolantlinesasrequired. 4. Install/inspectunderhoodfueldeliverysystemcomponents. 5. Installandconnect/inspectsystemwiring. 6. Install/inspectelectricalandelectroniccomponents. 7. Install/inspectinstrumentpanelcomponents. 8. Install/inspectfuellines,clamps,filters,andfittings.
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9. Install/inspectvalves,pressurereliefdevices,ventingsystems,linesandfittings;securewithrecommendedfasteners.
10. Install/inspectfuelfillreceptacle(s)andcheckvalve(s).11. Install/inspectrequiredlabels.12. Completesystemdocumentationasrequired.
C. Leak Testing and Repairs (6 questions) 1. Checkforlowandhigh-pressurenaturalgasleaks;repairasneeded. 2. Pressurizecylinderswithnaturalgas. 3. Checkforcoolantleaks;repairasneeded. 4. Checkventingsystemintegrityasrequired.
D. Emissions, Performance Verification and Adjustments (11 questions) 1. Checkbaseignitiontiming;adjustwhereapplicable. 2. Checkregulator(s)pressure(s);adjustwhereapplicable. 3. Checkmixturesettings;adjustwhereapplicable 4. VerifyPowerTrainControlModule(s)(PCM)Calibration. 5. Checkoperationofelectroniccomponents. 6. Checkoperationoffuelgauge;makerepairsasrequired. 7. Performemissiontests;makerepairsanddocumentwhereapplicable. 8. Roadtestvehicleforacceptabledriveability;checkstarting/restartingabilities. 9. Checkmanualandautomaticfuelchangeoveroperation(bi-fuelvehicles).10. Checkfuelsystemforabnormalnoises.11. Verifygaseousfuelmanagementoperation.
E. System Diagnosis Maintenance and Repair (16 questions)Note:Thefollowingtasksapplytobothbi-fuelanddedicatedCNGvehicles. 1. Interpretandverifyoperationalcomplaint;determineneededrepair. 2. Visuallyinspectgaseousfuelsystemcomponents;determineneededrepairs. 3. RetrieveandinterpretDiagnosticTroubleCodes(DTC)throughtheuseof
recommendedPCbasedsoftware,DMM,and/orscantool. 4. Diagnosedriveabilityandemissionsproblemsrelatedtotheignitionsystem;
determineneededrepairs. 5. Diagnosedriveabilityandemissionsproblemsrelatedtofuelandairinduction
systems,andexhaustsystems;determineneededrepairs. 6. Diagnosedriveabilityandemissionsproblemsrelatedtoelectronicenginecontrols;
determineneededrepairs. 7. Checkvacuum/electrical/electroniccomponentoperation;repairorreplaceasneeded. 8. Checkgaseousfueldeliverysystempressures,componentoperation;repairorreplace
asneeded. 9. Removeand/orreplacefuellines,manualandelectricalvalves,fittings,andpressure
reliefdevices.10. De-fuelCNGsystem.11. Checkforsignsoffuelcontamination;inspect,replaceand/orservicefuelsystem
filtersasrequired.
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F. General Cylinder Safety and Maintenance (9 questions) 1. Visuallyinspectfuelstoragecylinder(s),shieldsandmounting. 2. Removeandreplacecylinders;de-fuelaccordingtorecommendedprocedures;re-
placeshields,brackets,andhardwareasrequired. 3. Handleandstorecylindersinaccordancewithrecommendedprocedures. 4. Interpretcylinderlabelinformation;determinenecessaryaction. 5. Inspectpressurereliefdevices(PRD)andrelatedhardware;determinenecessary
action. 6. Inspectconditionandoperationofcylinders/tankvalves;determinenecessary
action. 7. Decommissioncylindersaccordingtorecommendedprocedures.
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SAmplE QuEStionS comprESSEd nAturAl gAS vEHiclE (tESt f1)
QuEStionS:
1. Withabi-fuelvehiclerunningonCNG,thetechnicianshouldsetbaseignitiontimingat:
*(A)OEMspecifications. (C)4Oretarded. (B)2Oretarded. (D)10Oadvanced.
2. Whichoftheseshouldbeusedtocheckthefuellineconnectionsafter acompressednaturalgasconversion?
(A)Nitrogen *(C)Non-ammoniasoap (B)Propane (D)Carbondioxide
3. TechnicianAsaysthataCNGrefuelingreceptaclemustbelocatedinthe enginecompartment. TechnicianBsaysthattherefuelingreceptaclemusthaveadifferent connectionforeachpressure-basesystem. Whoisright?
(A)TechnicianA (C)BothAandB *(B)TechnicianB (D)NeitherAnorB
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4. Avehiclewiththevalveshownaboveisinforaroutinecoalescentfilterchange TechnicianAsaysthatthevalveshouldbeclosedtostopfuelflowtotheengine. TechnicianBsaysthatthevalveshouldbeclosedtostopfuelflowfromthetank. Whoisright?
(A)TechnicianA (C)BothAandB *(B)TechnicianB (D)NeitherAnorB Questions 5 is not like the ones above. EachhasthewordEXCEPT.Foreachofthesequestions,lookforthechoice
thatcouldNOTcausethedescribedsituation.Readtheentirequestioncare-fullybeforechoosingyouranswer.
5. AdedicatedCNGvehiclehasanostartcondition.AllofthesecouldbethecauseEXCEPT:
(A)noignitionsource. *(B) recurvedtiming. (C) nofuelpressure. (D) lowbatteryvoltage.
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tESt SpEcificAtionS And tASk liStExHAuSt SyStEmS (tESt x1)
Content Questions Percentage Area in Test of Test A. Exhaust System Inspection and Repair 11 28% 1. Inspection (6) 2. Repair (5) B. Emissions Systems Diagnosis 8 20% C. Exhaust System Fabrication 6 15% 1. Pipe Bending (3) 2. Welding and Cutting (3) D. Exhaust System Installation 8 20% E. Exhaust System Repair Regulations 7 18%
Total 40 100%
A. Exhaust System Inspection and Repair (11 questions)
1. Inspection (6 questions) 1. Inspectallexhaustsystemcomponentsfornoises,rattles,missingparts,configura-
tion,androutingbyvisual,audible,andthumptesting;determineneededrepair. 2. Inspectexhaustsystemforleaks,restrictions,andoverheatingbyvisual,audible,
backpressure,vacuum,andtemperaturetesting;determineneededrepair. 3. Inspectexhaustsubsystems[airinjectionreactor(AIR),exhaustgasrecirculation
(EGR),oxygensensor(s)(O2S/HO2S),heatriser/earlyfuelevaporation(EFE), turbochargers]andmountinghardware;determineneededrepair.
4. Visuallyinspectexhaustsystemforevidenceoftampering(missing/modified and/orimproperlyinstalledcomponents);determineneededrepair.
5. Inspectexhaustsystemelectricalcomponents;determineneededrepair. 6. Inspectengine/transmissionmountconditionandalignment;determineneededrepair.
2. Repair (5 questions) 1. Repairorreplacefailedordamagedmufflers,pipes,andrelatedcomponents. 2. Repairorreplacedamagedcatalyticconverters. 3. Repairorreplaceexhaustmanifolds. 4. Repairorreplaceexhaustsystemmountinghardwareandrelatedinstallation
components. 5. Repairorreplaceexhaustsubsystems[airinjectionreactor(AIR),exhaustgasrecir-
culation(EGR),oxygensensor(O2S/HO2S),heatriser/earlyfuelevaporation(EFE),turbochargers]andmountinghardware.
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B. Emissions Systems Diagnosis (8 questions) 1. Identifyfailedcatalyticconverter(s);determinecauseoffailure;determineneeded
repair. 2. Identifyfailedairinjectionreactor(AIR)system;determinerootcauseoffailure;
determineneededrepair. 3. Identifyfailedexhaustgasrecirculation(EGR)system;determinerootcauseof
failure;determineneededrepair. 4. Identifyfailedearlyfuelevaporation(EFE)system[heatriser];determinerootcause
offailure;determineneededrepair. 5. Identifyfailedoxygensensor(s)(O2S/HO2S)component(s)andcircuitry;determine
causeoffailure;determineneededrepair. 6. Inspectemissionsystemsforevidenceoftampering(missing/modifiedand/or
improperlyinstalledcomponents);determineneededrepair.
C. Exhaust System Fabrication (6 questions)
1. Pipe Bending (3 questions) 1. Determinebendingmethod(programcard,pattern/copy,orcustom). 2. Determinecenterofbends,rotationofpipe,depthofbends,andpipediameter(s);
performbendingoperation. 3. Performend-formingandhardwareinstallationoperations. 4. Determinethecauseofpipematerialfailuresthatoccurduringbendingoperations.
2. Welding and Cutting (3 questions) 1. Selectappropriateweldingmethod(gasorMIG);performweldingoperation;
verifyintegrityofweld. 2. Setupandadjustweldingequipmenttorepairapplication;observeapplicable
personnel,vehicle,andequipmentsafetyprocedures. 3. Selectappropriatecuttingmethod(gasormechanical);performcuttingoperation. 4. Setupandadjustcuttingequipmenttorepairapplication;observeapplicable
personnel,vehicle,andequipmentsafetyprocedures.
D. Exhaust System Installation (8 questions) 1. Identifyexhaustsystemconfigurationandoptionsaccordingtomanufacturer’s
specifications(routing,single/dual,etc). 2. Selectcomponentsaccordingtoacceptedstandardsregardingmaterial,type,design,
andsize. 3. Installappropriateexhaustsystemcomponents(mufflers,resonators,catalytic
converters,pipes,andmanifolds). 4. Installappropriateexhaustsystemhardware(clamps,hangers,gaskets,flanges,
fasteners,andheatshields). 5. Inspectsystemforproperexhaustcomponentclearanceandrouting. 6. Inspectsystemforproperexhaustcomponent-to-componentconnectionsealing. 7. Installexhaustsubsystemcomponents[airinjectionreactor(AIR),exhaustgas
recirculation(EGR)valve,oxygensensor(s)(O2S/HO2S),earlyfuelevaporation(EFE)system(heatriser)].
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E. Exhaust System Repair Regulations (7 questions)Note: FederalEPAlawestablishesminimumcompliancerequirementsforemission
systemsrepair.Statesandlocalmunicipalitiesmayinstituterequirementsthat exceedtheFederalEPArequirements.KnowledgeoftheFederalEPArequirements willbeaddressedinthefollowingtasks.
1. Complywithwarrantyanddiagnosticrequirementsregardingpermissiblecatalyticconverterinstallations.
2. Complywithrequirementsregardingprohibitedcatalyticconverterinstallations. 3. Complywithrequirementsregardingrecordkeeping. 4. Complywithrequirementsregardingcatalyticconverterreplacement,location,
andtype. 5. Complywithrequirementsregardingreplacementofairinjectionreactor(AIR),
exhaustgasrecirculations(EGR),oxygensensor(O2S/HO2S),heatriser [earlyfuelevaporation(EFE)],andturbochargersystems.
6. Complywithrequirementsregardingexhaustsystemconfiguration.
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SAmplE QuEStionS ExHAuSt SyStEmS (tESt x1)
QuEStionS:
1. Whichofthesewillmostlikelycauseanexhaustmanifoldgaskettofail? (A)AbadAIRpump (C)Aninoperativeconverter *(B)Arestrictedexhaustsystem (D)AbadEGRvalve 2. Whichoftheserepairsshouldbemadeonavehiclewithacrackedconverter
flange? *(A)Repairorreplacetheflange (B)Replacetheconverter (C)Replacetheleadpipe (D)Sealandclamptheconnection 3. Avisualinspectionofavehicle’scatalyticconverterrevealsthatthesubstrate
(brick)hasmelted. TechnicianAsaysthatabadoxygensensor(O2S)couldbethecause. TechnicianBsaysthatamisfiringsparkplugcouldbethecause. Whoisright?
(A)Aonly *(C)BothAandB (B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB 4. Tofita21/4”(57mm)diameterpipetofitoveranother2
1/4”(57mm)diameterpipe,atechnicianshouldexpandthepipeto:
(A)23/8”(60mm)OD. (B)21/8”(54mm)OD. (C)21/2”(64mm)ID. *(D)21/4”(57mm)ID. 5. Whenperforminga“converter-back”exhaustsysteminstallation,atechnician
should: (A)replaceallhangers. *(B)checkforproperclearances. (C)weldeachconnection. (D)testforproperbackpressure.
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6. TechnicianAsaysthatabrokentransmissionmountcouldcausetheexhaustsystemtobecomemisaligned. TechnicianBsaysthatabrokenenginemountcouldcausetheexhaustsystemtobecomemisaligned. Whoisright?
(A)Aonly *(C)BothAandB (B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB
7. Whichoftheseisanillegalproceduretoperformonacatalyticconverterequippedvehicle?
*(A)Installatestpipeinplaceoftheconverter (B)Installamufflerbeforetheconverter (C)Installaconverterbolteddirectlytotheexhaustmanifold (D)Installathree-wayconverterinplaceofatwo-wayconverter
8. Theflexpipe,locatedbetweentheexhaustmanifoldandthecatalytic converter,isbroken.Aflexpipeshouldbeusedasareplacementbecauseit:
(A)strengthenstheexhaustsystems. (B)quietstheexhaustsystem. (C)helpstoheattheconverter. *(D)allowsforenginemovement.
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Thefollowingsourcesofinformationprovidecomprehensivelistingsoftrainingresourcesavailabletoworkingtechnicians:
Delmar Cengage LearningP.O.Box6904Florence,KY410221-800-487-8488www.autoed.cengage.comwww.cengage.com/delmar
Motor Age Training for Certification131WestFirstStreetDuluth,MN55802800-240-1968www.motorage.com
In Canada
Thomson Learning Nelson Canada1120BirchmountRoadScarborough,OntarioM1K5G41-800-268-222E-mail:[email protected]
Spanish Language Training ResourcesForalistingoftrainingproviderswhooffertraining,ortrainingmaterialsinSpanishgotowww.ase.com;oncethere,enterthe“ServiceProfessionals”areaandclickon“SpanishLanguageTrainingResources.”
CASE: ASE Certification for Training Providers of Continuing Automotive Service Education. Visit www.natef.org/case/case_certified.cfm for periodic updates to this list.
TheNationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence(ASE)anditseducationalfoundation,theNationalAutomotiveTechniciansEducationFoundation(NATEF),offeravoluntarycertificationprogramforinstitutionsandorganizationsprovidingcontinuingautomotiveserviceeducation.ASEseekstoimprovethequalityofcontinuingautomotiveeducationandhelpautomotivetechniciansidentifyappropriatetrainingsourcesandactivitiesbyevaluatingandcertifyingprovidersofcontinuingautomotiveserviceeducationagainstCASEStandards. TheCASEprogramdiffersfromASE’sexistingentry-leveltrainingprogramcertificationinthatitaddressesthetrainingprovider’sprocessofdevelopinganddeliveringtrainingasopposedtoprescribingspecificprogramcontent.Elementsoforganization,structureandmethodswhichappeartocontributesignificantlytothedevelopmentanddeliveryofhighqualityautomotiveserviceeducation,havebeenidentifiedandincorporatedintotheCASEStandards. ThefollowingtrainingprovidershaveachievedCASEcertification.Pleasenotethat*indicatesaproprietaryprogramunavailabletoalltechnicians.
Recursos de Educación en EspañolParaobteneraccesoalalistadeproveedoresdeeducación,ómaterialeseducativosenEspañoldiríjaseawww.ase.com;unavesallí,entreenlasección“Español”yprosigaalárea“ListadeEducadoresyMaterialesDidácticos.”
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3M Industrial and Transportation Business Services Training and Development3MCenterBuilding225-1N-01St.Paul,MN55144651-737-0141www.3m.com/automotive
ACDelco Service Training6200GrandPointDr.,MC#2-316GrandBlanc,MI48439800-825-5886prompt1www.acdelcotechconnect.com
Affinia Under Vehicle GroupTechnicalServicesDepartment4400PrimeParkwayMcHenry,IL60050815-363-9000–askfortechnicalwww.raybestos.com
AKZO NOBEL Coatings Inc., Car Refinishes5555SpaldingDr.Norcross,GA30092770-242-5760www.akzonobelcarrefinishes.net
American Automobile Association, Inc.1000AAADr.Heathrow,FL32746407-444-7169or407-444-8041AllanStanley,[email protected],[email protected]
*American Honda Automobile Service Training1919TorranceBlvd.Torrance,CA90501310-783-3557www.honda.com
Automotive Spray Equipment Technologies (ASET)3703WestParkwayBlvd.SaltLakeCity,UT84120801-964-6646www.asetusa.com
ATech Training, Inc12290ChandlerDr.POBox297Walton,KY41094859-485-7229ext.109www.atechtraining.com
BASF Automotive Refinish Division26701TelegraphRd.Southfield,MI48034248-304-5200www.basfrefinish.com
BP Global Fuels Technology150W.WarrenvilleRd.800BuildingNaperville,IL60563312-729-4212www.fuelcertification.com
Chief Automotive Systems996IndustrialDr.Madison,IN47250800-445-9262www.chiefautomotive.com
CARQUEST Technical Institute4401AtlanticAve.Raliegh,NC27604919-573-3000www.CARQUEST.com/CTI
Collision Management Services Inc.2040RLordBaltimoreDr.Baltimore,MD21244410-944-3383www.ineedcms.com/Training.html
Delphi Integrated Service Solutions5820DelphiDr.Troy,MI48098800-545-2220 CustomerSupportwww.delphi-iss.com
DuPont Performance Coatings500EagleviewBlvd.Exton,PA19341610-458-6323www.pc.dupont.com
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EAST Training Inc.4404SylonBlvd.Hainesport,NJ08036609-267-2223www.easttraining.com
Federal Mogul Technical Education Centers 6565WellsAve.St.Louis,MO63133314-977-0684www.federal-mogul.com
Fox Valley Technical College1825N.BluemoundDr.Appleton,WI54912920-993-5163www.fvtc.edu/public
*General Motors Service Technical College30501VanDykeAve.,M/C480-204-100Warren,MI48090586-947-9704www.gmstc.com
Hunter Engineering11250HunterDr.Bridgeton,MO63044314-731-0000www.hunter.com
I-CAR (Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair)5125TrilliumBlvd.HoffmanEstates,IL60192800-422-7872www.i-car.com
Iwata Medea3703WestParkwayBlvd.WestValleyCity,UT87120801-964-6646www.asetusa.com
Jiffy Lube International700Milam,Room24038PNTHouston,TX77002713-546-3957www.jiffylube.com
Kent Automotive6200OakTreeBlvd.,#350Independence,OH44131216-642-5973www.kent-automotive.com
Lawson State Community College11009thAve.,SWBessemer,AL35022205-929-3521www.lawsonstate.edu
Lew Kinney & Associates On-site Welding Training and CertificationsPOBox511,184StateRoute314Centerburg,OH43011740-625-6342
*Lexus, A Division of Toyota Motor Sales, Inc., U.S.A.19001S.WesternAve.Torrance,CA90509TechnicalTraining310-468-4958www.lexus.com
Martin Senour Automotive Finishes7019HighgroveRd.BurrRidge,IL60527630-887-7516www.martinsenour-autopaint.com
Megatech Corporation525WoburnSt.,Suite3Tewksbury,MA01876800-767-6342(US)978-937-9600(Int’l)www.megatechcorp.com
Melior, Inc.200CahabaParkCircleWest,Suite250Birmingham,AL35242205-298-8300www.melioronline.com
National Automotive Parts Association (NAPA)2999Circle75Pkwy. Atlanta,GA30339800-292-NIAT(6428)www.niat-training.com
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* This program is proprietary and therefore not available to all technicians.
National Appraisal Institute10150CanogaAveChatsworth,CA91311818-775-1370www.nainstitute.com
Nationwide Training Organization9243ColumbusPikeLewisCenter,OH43035614-840-7169www.nationwide.com
*Navistar, Inc.3033WayneTerraceFortWayne,IN46806260-461-1951www.navistar.com
*Nissan North America, Inc. Customer Loyalty and TrainingP.O.Box685001Franklin,TN37068615-725-8319www.nissantechinfo.com
*Penske Truck LeasingRoute10PheasantRd.,POBox563Reading,PA19607610-775-6479www.gopenske.com
PPG Industries19699ProgressDr.Strongsville,OH44149440-572-6784www.ppg.com
Raytheon Professional Services L.L.C.1919TechnologyDr.Troy,MI48083248-837-6777www.rps.com
Saint Gobain Abrasives1NewBondSt.Worcester,MA01606508-795-2774www.nortonautomotive.comwww.aa.carborundumabrasives.com
SEM Products, Inc.1685OverviewDr.RockHill,SC29730803-207-8231www.semproducts.com
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp. 7019HighgroveRd.BurrRidge,IL60527630-887-7516www.sherwin-automotive.com
Solera, Inc.P.O.Box151376AltamonteSprings,FL32715858-724-1600www.training.audatex.us
Specialty Products Company4045SpecialtyPlaceLongmont,CO80504303-772-2103www.spcalignment.com
Technical Training, Inc. (TTi)2750ProductDr.RochesterHills,MI48309248-853-5550or800-837-5222www.ttinao.com
*Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.19001S.WesternAve.Torrance,CA90509-2991310-468-7171www.toyota.com
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