ATE 117 - Toyota Advanced Maintenance and General Service (TECS Elite), Experimental

1. Demonstrate the safe and proper usage of hand tools and automotive shop equipment.
2. Demonstrate the proper use of safety stands, floor jacks and vehicle lifts.
3. Interpret service information and apply industry-accepted repair procedures.
4. Describe the design and operation of all steering and suspension components.
5. Perform a computerized 4-wheel alignment.
6. Replace defective steering and suspension components.
7. Demonstrate the steps used to dismount, remount and balance tires.
8. Complete the removal and replacement of disc / drum brake components, including machining rotors and drums.
9. Evaluate the necessity to overhaul or replace wheel cylinders, calipers, master cylinders and power brake units.
10. Demonstrate how to bleed the hydraulic system.
11. Identify cooling system components and functions.
12. Demonstrate cooling systems pressure checks.
13. Identify basic electrical circuit designs and critical components.
14. Analyze voltage and amperage readings obtained during battery, starting and charging testing and diagnosis.
15. Describe proper safety procedures working with vehicle electricity.

1. Shop safety
2. Hybrid-electric vehicle safety
3. Vehicle lift operation and safety
4. Repair order documentation
5. Basic hand tools
6. Locate maintenence schedules
7. Multipoint inspection process
8. Oil services and express maintenance
9. Tire repair, mounting and balancing
10. Steering and suspension theory and operation
11. Brake system service
12. Cooling system operation and diagnosis
13. Wheel alignment
14. Electrical fundamentals
15. Introduction to Hybrid-electric vehicle theory and operation

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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