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.
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.
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.
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.
Reference Book:
1 N.K.Giri, “Automotive Mechanics” 9 th Reprint, Khanna Publishers 2014. 2 James D Halderman, “Advanced Engine Performance Diagnosis” Prentice Hall India Learning Private Limited 2015 3 Doshi.J.A, “Vehicle Maintenance and Garage Practice” Prentice Hall India Learning Private Limited 2014 4 Dr.Kripal Singh, “Automobile Engineering vol 1” 13th Edition, standard publishers 2012 5 W.H.Crouse, “Automotive Mechanics” 10th Edition , Tata McGraw Hill Publications, 2006
Text Book:
1. Clifton E. Owen “Basic Automotive Service and Systems “– 4th Edition, Cengage Learning 2010. 2. Tim Gilles “Automotive Service” – 5th Edition, Cengage Learning 2015.