2008 Automotive Technology Final

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WORLDSKILLS SINGAPORE 2008AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

FINAL

I Project Overview

Each competitor is required to carry out fault diagnosis and rectification,maintenance and repairing of car's systems and components independentlywithin the duration specified for the each task.

II Project Description

You are required to complete 7 tasks within the time specified. The tasks areas follows :

Task Duration

1 Engine Mechanical 3 hrs

2 Body Electrics 3 hrs

3 Engine Management 3 hrs

4 Diesel Fuel Systems 3 hrs

5 Braking Systems 3 hrs

6 Automatic Transmission 3 hrs

7 Steering and Suspension 3 hrs

TOTAL 21 hrs

III Tools and Material List

A tool and material list is given for each task.


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IV Instructions to Candidates

1 You are required to read and follow the specific instructions stated ineach task.

2 You are required to write your NRIC No on each page of the ReportForm.

3 You are required to complete the Report Form for Task 1 to 7 andsubmit to the examiner after you have completed the assignment.

4 Answers in the Report Form must be written either in blue or black inkpen.

5 Service manuals for the make of cars or units will be provided to you.

6 Measurements should be taken using the measuring instruments orequipment provided.

7 You are required to adopt safe practices throughout the competition.

V Assessment Criteria

Task Weighting

1 Engine Mechanical 14

2 Body Electrics 14

3 Engine Management 15

4 Diesel Fuel Systems 14

5 Braking Systems 15

6 Automatic Transmission 14

7 Steering & Suspension 14

TOTAL 100

Oct 2008WorldSkills Singapore 2008


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WORLDSKILLS SINGAPORE 2008 FINALAUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

Task No 1: Engine Mechanical

Time allocated: 3 hours

Familiarisation time: 15 mins

Specific Instructions to Candidates

1 You are provided with the following equipment, tools and materials:

1.1 One Engine Model: Toyota 4A-FE (for stripping & assessment)

1.2 One Engine Model: Toyota 4A-FE (able to crank and performcompression test)

1.3 Compression gauge

1.4 Timing belt deflection tool

1.5 Common hand tools

1.6 Spark plug wrench

1.7 Straight edge for cylinder head

1.8 Feeler gauge

1.9 Torque wrenches (small and medium range)

1.10 Surface table

1.11 V-blocks for camshaft (one pair)

1.12 Dial gauge with magnetic stand

1.13 Cylinder bore gauge

1.14 Air gun

1.15 Engine on stand

1.16 Piston ring expander

1.17 Piston ring compressor


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1.18 Service manual

1.19 Cylinder ridge reamer

1.20 Work bench

1.21 Small hole gauge (for cylinder valve guide bushings)

1.22 Valve seat cutter

1.23 Pneumatic valve lap

1.24 Lapping paste

1.25 Cylinder head supports

1.26 Rubber hose for connecting rod bolts

1.27 Oil container

1.28 Plastigage

1.29 New engine oil (whether necessary or not)

1.30 Lint free clothes for cleaning

1.31 Valve spring compressor

1.32 Spare parts: Complete engine overhaul repair kit and a set of cylinderhead bolts

1.33 External micrometer : 0 mm to 25 mm



1.36 Vernier calliper

1.37 Engineering blue

2 Clients Problems:


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The engine has low power output and high fuel consumption.An engine overhaul is recommended to rectify the faults.

3 You are required to:

3.1 Remove the timing belt and tensioner;

3.2 Remove rocker arm assembly and camshaft;

3.3 Remove cylinder head and gasket;

3.4 Remove oil pan;

3.5 Remove No. ( 1 )* piston assembly;

3.6 Perform the necessary measurements and complete the ReportForms;

3.7 Make recommendations for the components that are being inspectedand measured;

3.8 Change the valve stem (inlet and exhaust) oil seals for No ( 1 )*cylinder;

3.9 Reassemble all components to the engine block; and

3.10 Conduct engine compression test. **

* The judge will inform you which number to remove/measure/change.

** A stand-by running engine is arranged for the engine compression test.


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REPORT FORM 2 of 4

Competitor NRIC : ___________________________

Task No 1 : Engine Mechanical Skills Category :Automotive Technology

S/No ItemsPerformance/Condition of

Components (Tick)

Good Bad

3 No. ( 1 ) Piston and Connecting Rod Assembly

Measured Value(max) StandardValue

3.1 No ( 1 ) compressionring clearance _______ mm

3.2 No ( 2 ) compressionring end gap ________ mm

3.3 Oil ring (side rail) ________ mmend gap

3.4 Piston no ( 1 ) tocylinder clearance _________ mm

_________ mm

_________ mm

_________ mm

_________ mm

4 Cylinder BoreMeasured Value(max) Standard

Value

4.1 # (1 )Cylinder bore ________ mm ________ mm(Taper)

Note : Measure at middle

4.2 # (1)Cylinder bore ________ mm _________ mm(Ovality)

Note : Measure at middle

Recommendation:_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________


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REPORT FORM 3 of 4

Competitor NRIC : ___________________________

Task No 1 : Engine Mechanical Skills Category :Automotive Technology

S/No ItemsPerformance/

Conditionof Components

(Tick)

Good Bad

5 CamshaftMeasured Value(max) Standard

Value

5.1 Camshaft runout

5.2 Cam lobes height- Intake (No-1)

- Exhaust (No-1)

5.3 Camshaft journalsDiameter

- Exhaust (No-1)

5.4 Camshaft oilclearance

5.5 Camshaft thrustclearance

_________ mm _________ mm

_________mm __________mm

_________mm __________mm

_________mm __________mm

_________mm __________mm

_________mm __________mm

Recommendation:_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________


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2 The owner of a Toyota Crown vehicle gave the following feedback :

2.1 He had been experiencing difficulty starting on his diesel vehicle in themorning for the past few days and usually the vehicle would be all rightafter the morning start. However, this morning he was not able to crank

the engine at all.

2.2 The LHS power mirror was not functioning properly.

2.3 The rear windscreen defogger system was not functioning during rainyday.

2.4 The vehicle interior room light was not working.

2.5 Sometime the water gauge was at cold level even when the vehiclewas fully warmed-up. Therefore, he has requested that the

temperature gauge system to be checked.

2.6 The RHS power window was not working since yesterday, so he hasrequested for a check on this unit.

3 You are required to :

3.1 Check and rectify the Difficult Cold Starting fault/s of this dieselvehicle.

3.2 Check and rectify the LHSPower Mirrorsystem fault/s.

3.3 Check and rectify rear Windscreen Defoggersystem fault/s.

3.4 Check and rectify Interior Room Lightsystem fault/s.

3.5 Check and rectify Combination Meter (Water Gauge) operationfault/s.

3.6 Check and report RHS Power Windowsystem fault/s.

( Do Not Repair )

3.7 Complete the Report Form(s).


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REPORT FORM 1 of 7

Competitor NRIC : ___________________________

Task No 2 : Body Electric Skills Category :Automotive Technology

PART 2A: Preparation work

1 Please make sure that customer vehicle has been taken care of and this include :

The cleanliness of the vehicle driver seat interior.

The protection of your customers vehicle body paint work.(ie.both front fenders).

The pre and post job organizational work.

2 Observe safety at work at all times.

3 Observe proper usage of tools and equipment during work.

PART 2B: Use the appropriate measuring instruments provided to diagnoseand locate the faulty components that needed to be replaced orrectified.

1. The difficult cold starting fault/s is/are :

(Tick) Condition of Component : Good (G) orBad (B)

A) List 2 basic regular physical conditions of the battery that you shouldcheck to ensure the general up keep and maintenance of the battery :

I. ( ) of the battery

II. ( ) of the battery


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2. The power mirror control system fault/s is/are :

(Tick) Condition of Component : Good (G) or Bad (B)

A) Power mirror fuse:

I. Fill in the junction block fuse rating : ( ) Amp

II. Visual inspection plus continuity tested condition : ( ) G ( ) B

B) LHS power mirror switch functionality test :

Fill in the continuity test on (LEFT SIDE MIRROR) ;

Pin position up : ( ) & ( ) : ( ) & ( )

Pin position down : ( ) & ( ) : ( ) & ( )

Pin position right : ( ) & ( ) : ( ) & ( )

Pin position left : ( ) & ( ) : ( ) & ( )

Condition of mirror switch : ( ) G ( ) B

C) LHS mirror unit functionality test :

i Mirror turns to the RIGHT with terminal: ( ) connected to batterynegative

and ( ) on battery positive terminal.

ii Mirror turns DOWN with terminal: ( ) connected to battery negative and( ) on battery positive terminal.

Condition of mirror motor : ( ) G ( ) B

D) Please state the item/s being repaired or replaced :

I. _____________________________________________

II. _____________________________________________

III. _____________________________________________

E) Remarks : _________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________


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3. The rear windscreen defogger system is/are :


A) Defogger fuse inspection :

I. Fill in the defogger fuse rating : ( ) Amp.

II. Visual condition inspection : ( ) G ( ) B.

B) Defogger timer switch functionality test :

Electrical supply test (with test bulb)

I. State the terminal position: ( ) plus ( ) on battery positive and

( ) on negative terminal.

II. State the timer switch timing in minutes ( ) before the test bulb goout.

Condition of the timer switch : ( ) G ( ) B

C) Defogger relay functionality test :

Relay terminal test

I. Continuity test on terminal position: ( ) & ( ).

II. Continuity test on terminal position: ( ) & ( ), with B+ betweenterminal 1 & 2.

Condition of relay : ( ) G ( ) B

D) Defogger wire functionality test :

I. Visual inspection of the defogger wire network : ( ) G ( ) B

II. Voltage inspection on the defogger wire network and write down themeasurements as :

i. Lower section : ( ) Volt (approximate voltage)

ii. Middle section : ( ) Volt (approximate voltage)

iii. Upper section : ( ) Volt (approximate voltage)

Overall condition of defogger unit : ( ) G ( ) B


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5. The combination meter (water gauge) operation fault/s is/are:


A) Water Receiver gauge inspection test:

a. Fill in the resistance test results on:

i. Test terminal position: ( ) & ( ) with ( ) approx.resistance.

ii. Test terminal position: ( ) & ( ) with ( ) approx.resistance.

iii. Test terminal position: ( ) & ( ) with ( ) approx.resistance.

Condition of water receiver gauge : ( ) G ( ) B

B) Sender gauge unit test:

a. Measure the resistance between the terminal and gauge body:

i. At 50 deg. C : ( ) approx. resistance.

ii. At 120 deg. C : ( ) approx. resistance.

Condition of sender gauge : ( ) G ( ) B

C) Assuming that the circuit plate is in good serviceable condition, locate &repair the fault/s.

D) State the item/s being repaired or replaced:

I. _____________________________________________

II. _____________________________________________

III. _____________________________________________

E) Remarks: _______________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________


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6. The RHS power window system fault/s is/are:(Do not repair the fault/s)


A) Power window master switch inspection:

I. Driver switch continuity inspection test :

With UP position, please fill in the terminal position ( ) & ( )plus ( ) & ( )

With OFF position, please fill in the terminal position ( ), ( ) and( )

With DOWN position, please fill in the terminal position ( ) & ()

plus ( ) & ( )

Condition of master switch : ( ) G ( ) B

B) Power window motor inspection test :

a. Right hand side (RHS) :

i. For motor to turns clockwise battery :

Positive (+) terminal must be connected to terminal : ( )

Negative ( ) terminal must be connected to terminal : ( )

ii. Reverse the polarity, inspect the motor turning :___________________.

Condition of power window motor : ( ) G ( ) B

C) Please state the faulty/s item/s ( But do not repair)

I. _____________________________________________

ii _____________________________________________

iii _____________________________________________

D) Remarks :_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

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Task No 3: Engine Management

Time allocated : 3 hours

Familiarisation time : 15 mins


1 You are provided with the following equipment, tools and materials :

1.1 Engine Model : Hyundai Elantra 1.3 SOHC MY 1998Fuel System : Electronic fuel injection


1.3 Digital multimeter

1.4 Engine analyser SM 450 or SM500

1.5 4 gas analyser

1.6 Hand-held vacuum pump

1.7 Service manual

2. Clients Problems :

2.1. The engine could not start.

2.2. Under load, engine has low output and high fuel consumption.


3.1 Diagnose the problem(s) using the necessary test equipment (egmultimeter, analyser) and make the necessary repairs, replacing parts,if necessary;

3.2 Check the exhaust emission;

3.3 Make the necessary adjustments as specified in the workshop manual,in order to reduce the exhaust emissions to the required specifications;

3.4 Observe the health and safety rules; and

3.5 Complete the Report Form(s).


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REPORT FORM 2 of 4

Competitor's NRIC : ___________________________

Task No 3 : Engine Management Skills Category :AutomotiveTechnology

S/No Items

Performance/Condition of

Components (Tick)

Good Bad

4 Fuel Injector Inspection

Resistance Supply voltage

Injector No 1 __________ ________ V

Injector No 2 __________ ________ V

Injector No 3 __________ ________ V

Injector No 4 __________ ________ V

5 Oscilloscope Test ( Any cylinder )

Firing voltage peak (idle speed ) ______ KVFir ing vo ltage peak waste ______ KV

Burn voltage ______ KV

Burn duration ______ ms


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REPORT FORM 4 of 4

Competitor NRIC : ___________________________

Task No 3 : Engine Management Skills Category : AutomotiveTechnology

S/No Items

Performance/Condition of

Components (Tick)Good Bad

8 Power Balance Test

Best-performingCylinder _____________ %

Worse-performingCylinder ____________ %

Condition of engine :

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2 Clients Complaints :

2.1 The check engine light has turned on.

2.2 The vehicle could not start and when it started it stalled.

2.3 There was no response from the accelerator pedal.


3.1 Diagnose the problems, rectify them and get the vehicle started

3.2 On completion of repair, confirm the vehicle is in good condition byscanning through the operating parameters and fill n the Report Form.

3.3 Observe safe working procedures at all times.

4 Safety Instructions:

4.1 Remember that you are working on a high pressure system (up to 2000bar is present at the high pressure system connections).

4.2 Before carrying our any operation on the high pressure system, ensurethat the lines are not pressurised.

4.3 Lines must not be opened or released when the engine is running.

4.4 Before opening the high pressure fuel system, disconnect the battery andensure that the high pressure fuel system has depressurized.

4.5 Always check for leaks after opening the high pressure system.

4.6 Utmost cleanliness must be ensured when working on fuel injectionsystem.

4.7 All fuel lines must be tightened to the specific torque.


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REPORT FORM 1 of 5

Competitor NRIC : ___________________________

Task No 4 : Diesel Fuel Systems Skills Category :Automotive Technology

S/N Items MeasurementsPerformance/Conditions

of Components

Preparation Nominal Actual Good Bad

1 General Condition of Engine (Visual)

2 Battery Condition

3 Engine Coolant Level

4 Engine Oil Level

5 Fuel Level

Others


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REPORT FORM 2 of 5

Competitor NRIC : ___________________________



of Components

Engine Cannot Start Nominal Actual Good Bad

1 Battery Voltage

2 Fuel Rail Pressure

3 Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)If Present

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.43.5

3.6

4 Harness Terminal Measurement MeasurementsPerformance/Conditions

of Components

DTC TaskMeasured

TerminalsNominal Actual Good Bad


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REPORT FORM 3 of 5

Competitor NRIC : ___________________________



of Components

Engine Check Light On Nominal Actual Good Bad

1 Engine Check Light Status


2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.6


of Components

DTC TaskMeasured

TerminalsNominal Actual Good Bad


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REPORT FORM 4 of 5

Competitor NRIC : ___________________________



of Components

Accelerator Has No Response Nominal Actual Good Bad

1Responsiveness of AcceleratorPedal

2 Engine Check Light Status


3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

3.5

3.6


of Components

DTC TaskMeasuredTerminals

Nominal Actual Good Bad


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REPORT FORM 5 of 5

Competitor NRIC : ___________________________Task No 4 : Diesel Fuel Systems Skills Category :Automotive Technology


of Components

Nominal Actual Good Bad

1 Acceleration Pedal Position

Sensor 1

1.1 Pedal not actuated 0.9~1.1v

1.2 Pedal to wide open throttle 3.6~4.3v

Sensor 2

1.3 Pedal not actuated 0.4~0.6v

1.4 Pedal to wide open throttle 1.8~2.2v

2 Engine Started

2.1 Idle speed (rpm) 800-1000

3 Coolant Temperature

3.1 At idle (Degrees C) 80-110

4 Fuel Temperature


5 Intake Air Temperature


6 Mass Airflow Temperature6.1 At idle (Kg/h) 25-40

7 Boost Pressure (KPa)

7.1 At idle 90-110

7.2 At 3520 130-160


of Components

8 Common Rail Pressure (MPa)

8.1 At Idle 20-35--- END ---


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Task No 5: Braking Systems





1.1 Car Model: Nissan Sunny N16 (A/T) 2005

1.2 Disc brake service tool

1.1 Flare nut torque wrench

1.1 Handbrake adjusting tool

1.1 Digital Multimeter

1.1 Wire harness for testing

1.1 Brake fluid

1.1 Hoist

1.1 Fender cover / seat cover / steering wheel cover / Paper Floor Mat

1.1 Safety stand / floor jack


1.1 Torque wrench

1.1 Electronic Service manuals (ESM)

1.1 Micrometer

1.1 Vernier caliper

1.1 Transparent tube and container

1.1 Rubber grease

1.1 Sucker / syringe


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2 Clients Problem:

The owner of a Nissan Sunny has problems on his/her car braking controlsystem.

2.1 Brake judder and noisy whenever he / she applied brake.

2.2 Owner feel the brake control system seem jammed and vehicle lost ofpower.

2.3 The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) warning light stays On and ABSdoes not operate.

2.4 Hand brake warning light stays On at all time.


3.1 Rectify / repair all faulty components according to manufacturersspecifications;

3.2 Carry out self diagnosis test on anti-lock braking system using theConsult II to;

3.3 Complete the Report Form(s); and

3.4 Report to the examiner upon completion.


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REPORT FORM 1 of 2

Competitor's NRIC : ___________________________

Task No 5 : Braking Systems Skills Category :Automotive Technology


Components (Tick)Good Bad

1 Brake Booster condition

2 Brake pad / shoe thickness

Measured Value Standard Value

2.1 Front right hand _________mm ________mm

2.2 Front left hand _________mm _________mm

2.3 Rear right hand _________mm _________mm

2.4 Rear left hand _________mm _________mm

3 Brake Pedal Height adjustment

3.1 Brake Pedal Height _____________mm.

3.2 Pedal Freeplay ______________mm

3.3 Brake Booster check valve condition

4 Maximum disc run out position

Measured Value Standard value4.1 Front right hand _________ mm _________ mm

4.2 Front left hand _________ mm _________ mm

5 Hand brake

Setting_________clicks


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REPORT FORM 2 of 2

Competitor NRIC : ___________________________

Task No 5 : Braking Systems Skills Category :Automotive Technology


Components (Tick)Good Bad6 ABS Components/system test

Diagnosis items detectedAnswers -6.1 _________________________________

6.2 __________________________________

Wheel sensors

6.3 Front left wheel sensor resistance

6.4 Front right wheel sensor resistance

6.5 Rear left wheel sensor resistance

6.6 Rear right wheel sensor resistance

6.7 ABS ground circuit check

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WORLDSKILLS SINGAPORE 2008 FINAL

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

REPORT FORM (1 of 2)

Competitor's NRIC : _________________

Task No : Anti-lock Brake System

S/No Items

Performance/Condition

of Components (Tick)Good Bad

1 Brake Booster condition

2 Brake pad / shoe thickness

Measure Value Standard Value

2.1 Front right hand _________mm ________mm

2.2 Front left hand _________mm _________mm

2.3 Rear right hand _________mm _________mm

2.4 Rear left hand _________mm _________mm

3 Brake Pedal Height adjustment

3.1 Brake Pedal Height _____________mm.

3.2 Pedal Freeplay ______________mm

3.3 Brake Booster check valve condition

4 Maximum disc run out position

Measure Value Standard value4.1 Front right hand _________ mm _________ mm

4.2 Front left hand _________ mm _________ mm

5 Hand brake

Setting _________clicks


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WORLDSKILLS SINGAPORE 2008 FINAL

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

REPORT FORM (2 of 2)

Competitor's NRIC : _______________

S/No Items

Performance/Condition

of Com onents TickGood Bad

6 ABS Components/system test

Diagnosis items detected

Answer:-6.1 _________________________________

6.2 __________________________________

Wheel sensors

6.3 Front left wheel sensor resistance _____

6.4 Front right wheel sensor resistance ____

6.5 Rear left wheel sensor resistance ____

6.6 Rear right wheel sensor resistance ____

6.7 ABS ground circuit check

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Task No 6: Automatic Transmissions





1.1 Car Model : Mercedes-Benz E-Class equipped with automatic

transmission 722.6

1.2 Mercedes-Benz automatic transmission 722.6dismantled components

1.3 Star diagnosis

1.4 Service manuals

1.5 Mercedes-Benz automatic transmission special tool

1.6 Digital multi-meter

1.7 Depth gauge (range 0100, graduation 0.05mm)

1.8 Micrometer (range 025mm)

1.9 Straightedge (length: at least 300mm)


1.11 Wheel choke

1.12 Hydraulic press

1.13 Fender cover

1.14 Calculator

1.15 Hoist

1.16 Rags/ Lint-free cleaning papers


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REPORT FORM 1 of 4

Competitor NRIC : ___________________________

Task No 6 : Automatic Transmissions Skills Category : Automotive Technology

S/No ItemsPerformance/Condition

of Components (Tick)

Good Bad

Part A : On-the-Car Inspection

1 Automatic Transmission Fluid Check

1.1 ATF level (Before top-up) :

1.2 ATF condition :

Recommendation:__________________________

__________________________

2 Star Diagnosis Check

2.1

2.2 Fault code (after erase):

Recommendation:__________________________

__________________________


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REPORT FORM 2 of 4

Competitor NRIC : ___________________________

Task No 6 : Automatic Transmissions Skills Category :Automotive Technology

S/No ItemsPerformance/Conditionof Components (Tick)

Good Bad

2.3 Actual values / actuations :

Recommendation:__________________________

__________________________

3 Electrical / Electronic Component & Wiring Check

3.1 Shift solenoid valve conditions :

3.1.1 Specified resistance value ________

3.1.2 Measured value

1-2/4-5 Shift solenoid valveresistance

________

2-3 Shift solenoid valveresistance

________

3-4 Shift solenoid valveresistance

________

3.2 Terminal resistance value :

Between 1-2/4-5 and 2-3 shiftsolenoid valve ________

Between 1-2/4-5 and 3-4 shiftsolenoid valve

________

Between 2-3 and 3-4 shiftsolenoid valve

________

Recommendation :__________________________

__________________________


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REPORT FORM 3 of 4

Competitor NRIC : ___________________________

Task No 6 : Automatic Transmissions Skills Category :AutomotiveTechnology

S/No ItemsPerformance/Conditionof Components (Tick)

Good Bad

3.3 Starter lockout contact conditions :

3.3.1 Specified resistance value

At position ________

At position ________

3.4. Wiring conditions :

Recommendation:__________________________

__________________________


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REPORT FORM 4 of 4

Competitor NRIC : ___________________________

Task No 6 : Automatic Transmissions Skills Category :Automotive Technology

Part B : Off-the-Car Inspection

4 Clutch K1

4.1 Condition of external disc

4.1.1 External disc 14.1.2 External disc 24.1.3 External disc 3

4.2 Condition of internal disc

4.2.1 Internal disc 14.2.2 Internal disc 24.2.3 Internal disc 3

4.3 Condition of seal ring

4.4 K1 Clearance

Measured Value Standard Value

_______ mm _______ mm

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2 Clients Problems :

A client complains that the ride is very bouncy and the steering wobbles atabout 80 km/h. In addition, it is observed that the tyre wear is uneven.


Diagnose the problem(s) using the necessary test equipment and make thenecessary repairs. You should replace worn parts where necessary.

3.1 Remove and check condition of one* front suspension strut assembly

3.2. Remove coil spring

3.3. Inspect steering knuckle

3.4. Inspect operation of shock absorber

3.5. Reassemble the front suspension strut

3.6 Remove and inspect both front tie rod end ball joints;

3.7. Inspect both lower control arm ball joints for excessive looseness;

3.8. Refit right tie rod end;

3.9. Refit front strut;

3.10. Check tyre pressure and tread depth;

3.11. Check front wheel bearing for looseness

3.12. Balance both front wheels;

3.13. Prepare vehicle for wheel alignment check;

3.12 Perform 4-wheel alignment and make adjustments where necessary;

3.13 Print readings before and after adjustment;

3.14 Observe the health and safety rules; and

3.15. Complete the Report Form(s).

* The judge will inform you which side to remove.


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REPORT FORM 2 of 2

Competitor NRIC : ___________________________

Task No 7 : Steering & Suspension Skills Category :Automotive Technology

3 Perform the following inspection :

Wheel Alignment First Reading (before adjustment)

1 Left front camber ________

2 Right front camber ________

3 Left front caster ________

4 Right front caster ________

5 Front wheel toe (total) ________

6 Front wheel toe-out-on-turns - OK ?

7 Left rear camber ________

8 Right rear camber ________

9 Rear toe (total) ________

END

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