Requirements and importance of maintenance, types of maintenance, preparation of check lists, Inspection schedule, maintenance of records, log sheets and other forms, safety precautions in maintenance. Motor vehicle acts, insurance etc and traffic rules, motor vehicle driving rules and regulation.

Dismantling of engine components and cleaning, cleaning methods, visual and dimensional inspections, minor and major reconditioning of various components, reconditioning methods, engine assembly, special tools used for maintenance overhauling, engine tune up, including modern engines. Experiments: 1. Engine fault diagnosis using scan tool

Mechanical and automobile clutch, fluid flywheel, torque converter, automatic transmission and gear box, servicing and maintenance. Maintenance servicing of propeller shaft and differential system. Maintenance servicing of suspension systems. Brake systems, types and servicing techniques. Steering systems, overhauling and maintenance. Wheel alignment, computerized alignment and wheel balancing. Experiments: 1. Fault diagnosis and service of transmission system 2. Fault diagnosis and service of braking system 3. Fault diagnosis and service of suspension system 4. Fault diagnosis and service of steering system 5. Study of wheel alignment and balancing 6. Removal and fitting of tire and tube

Maintenance of batteries, starting system, charging system and body electrical -Fault diagnosis using Scan tools. Maintenance of air conditioning parts like compressor, condenser, expansion valve, evaporator - Replacement of hoses- Leak detection- AC Charging- Fault diagnosis Vehicle body repair like panel beating, tinkering, soldering, polishing, painting. Experiments: 1. Fault diagnosis and service of lighting system.

Servicing and maintenance of fuel system of different types of vehicles, calibration and tuning of engine for optimum fuel supply. Cooling systems, water pump, radiator, thermostat, anticorrosion and antifreeze additives. Lubrication maintenance, lubricating oil changing, greasing of parts. Vehicle body maintenance, minor and major repairs. Door locks and window glass actuating system maintenance. Experiments: 1. Minor and major tune up of gasoline and diesel engines 2. Calibration of Fuel pump