AO 160 - Automotive Coop 2

Credit Hours: 1

This co-op work experience will provide opportunities to apply the knowledge and practice the skills that were gained in AO140 and AO150 within a registered automotive repair facility. Students will log their experiences and receive feedback from their mentors, managers, and instructor.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

Perform wheel alignments on vehicles with current steering and suspension designs.
Diagnose the following power steering system concerns: lack of assist, looseness, or binding.
Remove and install power steering system components.
Follow manufacturers’ diagnostic processes to determine the condition of a vehicle’s suspension system.
Remove and install suspension components according to manufacturers’ procedures.
Display a working knowledge of safety concerns while repairing chassis systems and powertrains.
Test drive a vehicle to determine if there is a problem with the engine or chassis system.
Diagnose an antilock brake or stability control malfunction indicator lamp.
Demonstrate the ability precisely measure engine components.
Extract a diagnostic trouble code from and engine controller and follow the diagnostic process to correctly assess the cause of concern.
Perform a leak diagnosis of an engine using industry approved methods.
Replace failed gaskets, seals, or sealants on a leaking engine.
Recommend the need for maintenance, diagnosis, or repair of an engine or chassis system.
Identify that ethical choices are made during each diagnosis and repair of automotive engines and chassis systems.

Prerequisites: AO-130 - Automotive Coop 1
F/S (S)