4 Wheel Alignment

In this series of pictures students are learning how to use an alignment machine while performing a 4 wheel alignment. Vehicles need to be aligned for directional stability, safety, better driver control, and tire wear. A  vehicle that drives straight and has less drag or rolling resistance can obtain better fuel mileage and in turn lower its carbon footprint.

Above a student in deep thought understanding the readings on the display
As you can see on the screen shot there is a fair bit of information to process before you make any adjustments

Part Inspection

A student does an inspection of steering box parts. The parts must be reusable in order to overhaul the power steering box successfully

Steering Box Overhaul

As you can see in the picture the students are learning how to overhaul / repair a power steering gear box. Although we use mostly rack and pinion steering today these principles still apply and need to be learned

Sway Bar Links

After replacing the worn out front sway bar links the students finish the job by torquing the nuts to factory specificatins

Centennial Show and Shine

Friday June 6th 

Coil Spring Removal

As you can see in the picture removing a coil spring has some risk. To prevent possible injury or spring from quickly flying out it MUST be secured with a chain to something that won't move.

Always think safety first

Front Cross Member

Today the students are replacing. Front cross member that was bent during a collision. This was diagnosed by completing complex frame measuring procedures

Safe for the road I don't think so

What are your thoughts?

Safety Concerns

Can you see any safety concerns is this picture?

Full Shop

As you can see in this picture the shop environment is very busy. We start on the workbench with training aids then to live work on student vehicles. I find that the students are more engaged when working on their own cars/trucks.

As you can see in the next picture two of my students practicing their newly learned skills.

Scanners

Snap on Modius vs Tech 2 for a complex ABS problem unfortunately we had to use ours brains instead, all these high tech gizmos still no match for skill

Ohm's Law

It takes

1 volt to push 1 amp thru 1 ohm of resistance

Name the Tool

We all grew up calling this tool a Crescent wrench but what is the tools actual name?

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Airbag

Class has some fun after a had day of wrenching. 

This airbag was deployed in a controlled environment, no cars were hurt.

Electude Gaming/Education

Check out this link below

This is a perfect example of how gaming has made its mark on education, I had a chance to use this product last term on a trial run. I can honestly say that the student engagement during discussions was increased. I feel that the ability to practice some of the material in a somewhat fun approach benefited  the students that wouldn't normally engage in class. the other feature I liked is like most software you get to how long they used the product, but more importantly where they need some instructor assistance

http://www.electude.com/en/

ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Testing

Using a Modis scan tool today the students learned how to test an ABS wheel sensor in real time. The advantage to this method of testing is you can watch the AC sine wave pattern, the voltage the sensor is producing, which is vital in finding the root problem. As you can see on the screen below we can display on a larger screen for complete class engagement.

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On Vehicle Brake Lathe

Students getting a demonstration on how the on vehicle brake lathe works.

The advantage of this method of machining allows the rotor to remain on the hub therefore reducing pulsation when the brakes are applied.

Brake Rotor Machining

Student practicing the art of machining a brake rotor. Yes we still machine rotors if possible instead of just replacing parts.

Servo Brake System

Today the students learned how the servo brake system works.
The servo brake is self energizing. This achieved by the primary brake shoe aiding  the application of the secondary brake shoe. The purpose for this lowers the amount of hydraulic pressure required to apply the brakes.

You should use the proper brake tools to replace these components.

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5.0 Litre Vortec

                                                                  

                                     

      This is a 5.0 liter cut away display engine we use to explain engine parts and their relationship to each other

Airbag Deployment

Teaching a class how to safely deploy an airbag

You can see the airbag is mounted in vise away from people

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