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Explore the theory and operation of internal combustion engine
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Demonstrate the ability to remove an automotive engine
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Complete work order to include customer information vehicle identifying information customer concern related service history cause and correction', Identify and interpret engine concern determine necessary action', Research applicable vehicle and service information such as internal engine operation vehicle service history service precautions and technical service bulletins', Locate and interpret vehicle and major component identification numbers', Inspect engine assembly for fuel oil coolant and other leaks determine necessary action', Diagnose engine noises and vibrations determine necessary action', Perform cylinder cranking and running compression tests determine necessary action', Install engine covers using gaskets seals and sealers as required', Perform common fastener and thread repair to include remove broken bolt restore internal and external threads and repair internal threads with thread insert', Inspect remove and replace engine mounts
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Demonstrate the ability to install an automotive engine
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Remove and reinstall engine in OBDII or newer vehicle reconnect all attaching components and restore the vehicle to running condition', Install engine covers using gaskets seals and sealers as required', Inspect remove and replace engine mounts
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Demonstrate the basic ability to inspect and repair cylinder head, valve trains and timing defects
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Remove cylinder heads inspect gasket condition install cylinder head and gasket tighten according to manufacturers specifications and procedures', Clean and visually inspect a cylinder head for cracks check gasket surface areas for warpage and surface finish check passage condition', Inspect valve springs for squareness and free height comparison determine necessary action', Replace valve stem seals on an assembled engine inspect valve spring retainers lockskeepers and valve lockkeeper grooves determine necessary action', Inspect valve guides for wear check valve stemtoguide clearance determine necessary action', Inspect valves and valve seats determine necessary action', Check valve spring assembled height and valve stem height determine necessary action', Inspect pushrods rocker arms rocker arm pivots and shafts for wear bending cracks looseness and blocked oil passages orifices determine necessary action', Inspect valve lifters determine necessary action', Adjust valves mechanical or hydraulic lifters', Inspect and replace camshaft and drive beltchain includes checking drive gear wear and backlash end play sprocket and chain wear overhead cam drive sprockets drive belts belt tension tensioners camshaft reluctor ringtonewheel and variable valve timing components', Inspect andor measure camshaft for runout journal wear and lobe wear', Inspect camshaft bearing surface for wear damage outofround and alignment determine necessary action', Establish camshaft position sensor indexing', Adjust valves on engines with mechanical or hydraulic lifters', Remove and replace timing belt verify correct camshaft timing', Perform engine oil and filter change
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Demonstrate the ability to disassemble short block
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Disassemble engine block clean and prepare components for inspection and reassembly', Inspect engine block for visible cracks passage condition core and gallery plug condition and surface warpage determine necessary action', Inspect and measure cylinder wallssleeves for damage wear and ridges determine necessary action', Deglaze and clean cylinder walls', Inspect and measure camshaft bearings for wear damage outofround and alignment determine necessary action', Inspect crankshaft for straightness journal damage keyway damage thrust flange and sealing surface condition and visual surface cracks check oil passage condition measure end play and journal wear check crankshaft position sensor reluctor ring where applicable determine necessary action', Inspect main and connecting rod bearings for damage and wear determine necessary action', Identify piston and bearing wear patterns that indicate connecting rod alignment and main bearing bore problems determine necessary action', Inspect and measure piston skirts and ring lands determine necessary action', Remove and replace piston pin', Determine pistontobore clearance', Inspect measure and install piston rings', Inspect auxiliary shafts balance intermediate idler counterbalance or silencer inspect shafts and support bearings for damage and wear determine necessary action reinstall and time', Remove inspect or replace crankshaft vibration damper harmonic balancer', Determine pistontobore clearance', Inspect measure and install piston rings', Inspect auxiliary shafts balance intermediate idler counterbalance or silencer inspect shafts and support bearings for damage and wear determine necessary action reinstall and time', Remove inspect or replace crankshaft vibration damper harmonic balancer
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Demonstrate the ability to inspect short block
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Disassemble engine block clean and prepare components for inspection and reassembly', Inspect engine block for visible cracks passage condition core and gallery plug condition and surface warpage determine necessary action', Inspect and measure cylinder wallssleeves for damage wear and ridges determine necessary action', Deglaze and clean cylinder walls', Inspect and measure camshaft bearings for wear damage outofround and alignment determine necessary action', Inspect crankshaft for straightness journal damage keyway damage thrust flange and sealing surface condition and visual surface cracks check oil passage condition measure end play and journal wear check crankshaft position sensor reluctor ring where applicable determine necessary action', Inspect main and connecting rod bearings for damage and wear determine necessary action', Identify piston and bearing wear patterns that indicate connecting rod alignment and main bearing bore problems determine necessary action', Inspect and measure piston skirts and ring lands determine necessary action', Remove and replace piston pin', Determine pistontobore clearance', Inspect measure and install piston rings', Inspect auxiliary shafts balance intermediate idler counterbalance or silencer inspect shafts and support bearings for damage and wear determine necessary action reinstall and time', Remove inspect or replace crankshaft vibration damper harmonic balancer
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Demonstrate the ability to repair short block
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Disassemble engine block clean and prepare components for inspection and reassembly', Inspect engine block for visible cracks passage condition core and gallery plug condition and surface warpage determine necessary action', Inspect and measure cylinder wallssleeves for damage wear and ridges determine necessary action', Deglaze and clean cylinder walls', Inspect and measure camshaft bearings for wear damage outofround and alignment determine necessary action', Inspect crankshaft for straightness journal damage keyway damage thrust flange and sealing surface condition and visual surface cracks check oil passage condition measure end play and journal wear check crankshaft position sensor reluctor ring where applicable determine necessary action', Inspect main and connecting rod bearings for damage and wear determine necessary action', Identify piston and bearing wear patterns that indicate connecting rod alignment and main bearing bore problems determine necessary action', Inspect and measure piston skirts and ring lands determine necessary action', Remove and replace piston pin', Determine pistontobore clearance', Inspect measure and install piston rings', Inspect auxiliary shafts balance intermediate idler counterbalance or silencer inspect shafts and support bearings for damage and wear determine necessary action reinstall and time', Remove inspect or replace crankshaft vibration damper harmonic balancer', Assemble engine block
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Demonstrate the ability to reassemble short block
Objective
Disassemble engine block clean and prepare components for inspection and reassembly', Inspect engine block for visible cracks passage condition core and gallery plug condition and surface warpage determine necessary action', Inspect and measure cylinder wallssleeves for damage wear and ridges determine necessary action', Deglaze and clean cylinder walls', Inspect and measure camshaft bearings for wear damage outofround and alignment determine necessary action', Inspect crankshaft for straightness journal damage keyway damage thrust flange and sealing surface condition and visual surface cracks check oil passage condition measure end play and journal wear check crankshaft position sensor reluctor ring where applicable determine necessary action', Inspect main and connecting rod bearings for damage and wear determine necessary action', Identify piston and bearing wear patterns that indicate connecting rod alignment and main bearing bore problems determine necessary action', Inspect and measure piston skirts and ring lands determine necessary action', Remove and replace piston pin', Determine pistontobore clearance', Inspect measure and install piston rings', Inspect auxiliary shafts balance intermediate idler counterbalance or silencer inspect shafts and support bearings for damage and wear determine necessary action reinstall and time', Remove inspect or replace crankshaft vibration damper harmonic balancer', Assemble engine block
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Demonstrate the basic ability to inspect and repair engine lubrication
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Perform oil pressure tests determine necessary action', Inspect oil pump gears or rotors housing pressure relief devices and pump drive perform necessary action', Inspect auxiliary coolers determine necessary action', Inspect test and replace oil temperature and pressure switches and sensors', Perform oil and filter change', Identify causes of engine overheating
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Demonstrate the basic ability to inspect and repair engine cooling systems
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Perform cooling system pressure tests check coolant condition inspect and test radiator pressure cap coolant recovery tank and hoses determine necessary action', Inspect replace and adjust drive belts tensioners and pulleys check pulley and belt alignment', Inspect and replace engine cooling and heater system hoses', Inspect test and replace thermostat and gasketseal', Test coolant drain and recover coolant flush and refill cooling system with recommended coolant bleed air as required', Inspect remove and replace water pump', Remove and replace radiator', Inspect and test fanss electrical or mechanical fan clutch fan shroud and air dams', Identify causes of engine overheating', Remove and replace thermostat and gasketseal
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Inspect a cylinder head and valve train
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Remove cylinder heads inspect gasket condition install cylinder head and gasket tighten according to manufacturers specifications and procedures', Clean and visually inspect a cylinder head for cracks check gasket surface areas for warpage and surface finish check passage condition', Inspect valve springs for squareness and free height comparison determine necessary action', Replace valve stem seals on an assembled engine inspect valve spring retainers lockskeepers and valve lockkeeper grooves determine necessary action', Inspect valve guides for wear check valve stemtoguide clearance determine necessary action', Inspect valves and valve seats determine necessary action', Check valve spring assembled height and valve stem height determine necessary action', Inspect pushrods rocker arms rocker arm pivots and shafts for wear bending cracks looseness and blocked oil passages orifices determine necessary action', Inspect valve lifters determine necessary action', Adjust valves mechanical or hydraulic lifters', Inspect and replace camshaft and drive beltchain includes checking drive gear wear and backlash end play sprocket and chain wear overhead cam drive sprockets drive belts belt tension tensioners camshaft reluctor ringtonewheel and variable valve timing components', Inspect andor measure camshaft for runout journal wear and lobe wear', Inspect camshaft bearing surface for wear damage outofround and alignment determine necessary action', Establish camshaft position sensor indexing', Adjust valves on engines with mechanical or hydraulic lifters', Remove and replace timing belt verify correct camshaft timing', Remove and replace thermostat and gasketseal', Perform common fastener and thread repairs to include remove broken bolt restore internal and external threads and repair internal threads with a threaded insert
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Repair a cylinder head and valve train
Objective
Remove cylinder heads inspect gasket condition install cylinder head and gasket tighten according to manufacturers specifications and procedures', Clean and visually inspect a cylinder head for cracks check gasket surface areas for warpage and surface finish check passage condition', Inspect valve springs for squareness and free height comparison determine necessary action', Replace valve stem seals on an assembled engine inspect valve spring retainers lockskeepers and valve lockkeeper grooves determine necessary action', Inspect valve guides for wear check valve stemtoguide clearance determine necessary action', Inspect valves and valve seats determine necessary action', Check valve spring assembled height and valve stem height determine necessary action', Inspect pushrods rocker arms rocker arm pivots and shafts for wear bending cracks looseness and blocked oil passages orifices determine necessary action', Inspect valve lifters determine necessary action', Adjust valves mechanical or hydraulic lifters', Inspect and replace camshaft and drive beltchain includes checking drive gear wear and backlash end play sprocket and chain wear overhead cam drive sprockets drive belts belt tension tensioners camshaft reluctor ringtonewheel and variable valve timing components', Inspect andor measure camshaft for runout journal wear and lobe wear', Inspect camshaft bearing surface for wear damage outofround and alignment determine necessary action', Establish camshaft position sensor indexing', Adjust valves on engines with mechanical or hydraulic lifters', Remove and replace timing belt verify correct camshaft timing', Remove and replace thermostat and gasketseal', Inspect and test mechanicalelectrical fans fan clutch fan shroudducting air dams and fan control devices perform necessary action', Perform common fastener and thread repairs to include remove broken bolt restore internal and external threads and repair internal threads with a threaded insert', Perform engine oil and filter change', Identify hybrid vehicle internal combustion engine service precautions
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Perform advanced level engine diagnosis
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Diagnose engine noises and vibrations determine necessary action', Inspect and test mechanicalelectrical fans fan clutch fan shroudducting air dams and fan control devices perform necessary action', Identify hybrid vehicle internal combustion engine service precautions', Diagnose the cause of excessive oil consumption coolant consumption unusual engine exhaust color and odor determine necessary action', Perform engine vacuum tests determine necessary action', Perform cylinder power balance tests determine necessary action', Perform cylinder cranking and running compression tests determine necessary action', Perform cylinder leakage tests determine necessary action', Remove and reinstall engine in OBDII or newer vehicle reconnect all attaching components and restore the vehicle to running condition', Install engine covers using gaskets seals and sealers as required', Perform common fastener and thread repair to include remove broken bolt restore internal and external threads and repair internal threads with thread insert', Inspect remove and replace engine mounts', Perform active tests of actuators using a scan tool determine necessary action