AO 160 - Automotive Co-Op 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 to precisely measure engine components;
extract a diagnostic trouble code from an 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; and
identify that ethical choices are made during each diagnosis and repair of automotive engines and chassis systems.

Prerequisites: AO 130
F/S (S)