Automotive Technology: Ford ASSET
School of Transportation Technology
Parkes Automotive Technology Center, Room 133 · (570) 327-4516
AMT161 Co-op 2 Task List [PDF]
- [AMT160 Co-op Session 1]
- [AMT161 Co-op Session 2]
- [AMT162 Co-op Session 3]
- [AMT163 Co-op Session 4]
- [AMT164 Co-op Session 5]
Electronics
- Interpret and verify complaint; determine needed repairs.
- Routinely checks OASIS and TSBs for pertinent info.
- Performs preliminary and visual checks.
- Diagnose non-PCM drivability concerns.
- Use of the appropriate Service Manual.
- Use of the appropriate EVTM.
- Use of the appropriate PCED.
- Use of the following equipment:
- Breakout Box
- Digital Volt/Ohm Meter
- New Generation Star Tester
- Oscilloscope/Engine Analyzer
- NGS Scan Tool
- Service Bay Diagnostic System
- World Diagnostic System
- Perform code retrieval:
- EEC – IV
- EEC – V
- GEM
- Perform Self Tests:
- EEC – IV
- EEC – V
- GEM
- Diagnose system faults that don’t generate a code.
- Diagnose intermittent faults.
- Diagnose concerns in the following areas:
- TFI - IV Ignition
- DIS Ignition
- EDIS Ignition
- Thermistor sensor circuits
- Potentiometer sensor circuits
- Frequency generating sensor circuits
- Variable reluctance sensor circuits
- Piezoelectric sensor circuits
- Hall Effect Sensor circuits
- Oxygen sensor circuits
- Fuel delivery system
- Fuel Injection system
- Emission systems
- Perform pinpoint diagnosis when appropriate.
Engine Repair
- Interpret and verify complaint; determine needed repairs.
- Inspect engine assembly for fuel, oil, coolant, and other leaks; determine needed repairs.
- Listen to engine noises; determine needed repairs.
- Diagnose the cause of excessive oil consumption, unusual engine exhaust color or odor; determine needed repairs.
- Perform engine vacuum tests; determine needed repairs.
- Perform cylinder power balance tests; determine needed repairs.
- Perform cylinder leakage tests; determine needed repairs.
- Perform cylinder compression tests; determine needed repairs.
- Remove engine (front wheel drive); prepare for tear down.
- Reinstall engine (front wheel drive).
- Remove engine (rear wheel drive); prepare for tear down.
- Reinstall engine (rear wheel drive).
- Remove cylinder head(s); inspect cylinder head(s) for cracks; gasket surface areas for warpage and leakage.
- Install cylinder head(s) and gasket(s).
- Inspect and replace camshaft drives.
- Inspect and replace pans, covers, gaskets, and seals.
- Disassemble engine; measure and inspect engine components.
- Reassemble engine parts using correct gaskets and sealants.
- Perform oil pressure tests; determine needed repairs.
- Perform cooling system tests (pressure, combustion leakage, and temperature); determine needed repairs.
- Inspect, replace, and adjust drive belts and pulleys.
- Inspect and replace engine cooling and heater system hoses.
- Inspect, test, and replace thermostat, and housing.
- Inspect coolant; drain, flush, refill, and bleed cooling system with recommended coolant.
- Inspect, test, and replace water pump as needed.
- Inspect, test, and replace radiator, pressure cap, and coolant recovery system.