AU 239 - Ford ASSET Cooperative Work Experience

• inspect the automobile heating system and related components to ensure proper operation;
• inspect the automobile air conditioning system and related components to ensure proper operation;
• inspect and where needed repair or replace heating or air conditioning components;
• following Ford Motor Co. procedures flush the cooling system and refill with proper coolant;
• following Ford Motor Co. procedures the student will evacuate/refill or charge the A/C system using approved refrigerant;
• use appropriate service manuals/software to assist in diagnosis and repair of the air conditioning/heating system;
• roadtest a vehicle to assist in determining if a drivability problem is related to steering or suspension systems;
• perform a pre alignment inspection to determine if parts or components of the steering/suspension system need to be adjusted or replaced;
• properly replace worn o defective parts or components of the steering/suspension systems;
• replace tires and balance as required. Where necessary replace wheels that after testing prove to be defective;
• properly perform front wheel and where needed rear wheels alignments to correct drivability problems;
• use appropriate service manuals/software to assist in the diagnosis and repair of problems associated to the suspension/steering systems;
• perform a New York State Inspection on a vehicle brought to the dealer for yearly inspection;
• perform the necessary repairs and adjustments as required by New York State Department of Motor Vehicles;
• write up the appropriate paperwork for a vehicle that has either passed or failed inspection; and
• demonstrate an understanding of the NYS Inspection manual and it contents as far as performing a proper and legal inspection.

All Ford ASSET co-ops are conducted with the student working with an “A” grade technician. All the above objectives would be performed under the guidance of a professional to aid the student in the learning process as well as ensuring that all repairs and inspections are performed properly and at the level expected of the manufacturer.

Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Ford Automotive Student Service Educational Training Program (ASSET).
Corequisites: AU 215, AU 220, AU 221, AU 222, AU 223
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