Steering & Suspension Efficiency

• Component replacement: Inner/Outer tie rods, struts, shocks, springs and more
• Acetylene torch safety, set-up and proper use for seized components, broken bolt extraction and repair, etc.
• Steering and suspension diagnosis, repair and upselling strategies
• Alignment theory, angles and geometry
• Alignments using Hunter Hawkeye Elite machine
• Subframe inspection and adjustment
• Timed repetitions and efficiency training

Brake Repair Efficiency

• Braking theory: Pascal’s Law, friction, pressure
• Brake measurements: Micrometer, dial indicator
• Component replacement: Front and rear disc brakes, drum brakes, brake line repair, master cylinders, bench bleeding and more
• Brake repair and resurfacing, brake lathe set-up, operation and repetition
• Frozen/siezed component strategies and repair best practices
• Brake system diagnosis, analysis, and upselling strategies
• Brake fluid exchange
• Efficiency training and timed repetitions

Express Service Efficiency

• Lubrication systems theory and overview
• Video Multi-point vehicle inspection training
• Diagnostic scan tool utilization
• Performing oil change: efficiency training one and/or two-man teams
• Tires: Mounting, balancing, repair, inflation, torque sequence, pressure, wear, machine safety
• Upselling strategies
• Fluids: Cooling, transmission, and power steering fluid diagnosis, exchange, bleeding/leak detection and maintenance
• Acetylene torch safety, set-up and proper use with repetitions
• Timed repetitions and efficiency training

Intro to Electrical Diagnosis 1.0

• Theory of Ohm’s Law, basic conversions
• Series and parallel circuits: Description and operation
• Breadboard work building circuits and fault testing
• Multimeters and test light utilization
• Voltage drop testing and proper diagnosis sequencing on bugged vehicles
• Batteries: testing, parasitic draw, replacement
• Starting/charging testing and repair 
• Wiring: Proper repair methods and schematic dissection

HVAC Efficiency

• Heating and cooling system components and operation
• Theory of heating and cooling systems
• AC system leak detection, evac and recharge 
• Cooling system repair,  diagnostics and service
• MACS 609 certification preparation and testing

Electrical Diagnosis Efficiency 2.0

• Vehicle Diagnostics Overview
• Fault Code Breakdown 
• Intermittent Faults
• High Speed CAN Bus Diagnostics
• Low Speed / LIN Bus Diagnostics
• Hands-on with bugged vehicles
• Proper repair order documentation
• Pre-req MTI 1.0 or test out option

TECH ASSESSMENT FOR ELECTRICAL 2.0