Automotive Service Technology

To evaluate each contestant’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of automotive service technology. First, download and review the General Regulations at: updates.skillsusa.org.

Class D: Contest Specific — Blue Attire • Official SkillsUSA light blue work shirt • Navy pants • Black, brown or tan leather work safety shoes (with protective toe cap)

Note: Safety glasses with side shields or goggles (prescription glasses may be used only if they are equipped with side shields. If not, they must be covered with goggles).

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Note: Contestants must wear their official contest clothing to the contest orientation meeting.

Open to active SkillsUSA members enrolled in career and technical programs with automotive technician or automotive service technology as the occupational objective.

1. Supplied by the technical committee: a. All necessary tools and equipment for the contest b. All necessary service publications for the contestants.

2. Supplied by the contestant: a. All competitors must create a one-page résumé and submit a hard copy to the technical committee chair at orientation. Failure to do so will result in a 10-point penalty. Note: Your contest may also require a hard copy of your résumé as part of the actual contest. Check the Contest Guidelines and/or the updates page on the SkillsUSA website: updates.skillsusa.org.

The contest will be consistent with the automobile technician task list outlined in guidelines published by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the ASE Education Foundation at: www.aseeducationfoundation.org. Contestants will demonstrate their ability to perform jobs or skills selected from the standards mentioned above as determined by the SkillsUSA Championships technical committee. Committee membership includes American Honda Motor Co. Inc., Cengage Learning, Ford Motor Co., Gates Corp., General Motors, Hunter Engineering Co., Megatech Corp., National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, Pittsburgh State University, Snap-on Inc., S/P2, Toyota Motor North America, Inc., CCAR, ATech, ConsuLab, FIAT Chrysler Automobiles, Nissan North America, and Lucas-Nuelle.

The contest will include a written knowledge test given by ASE, and will consist of 100 questions covering all eight automobile areas identified in the ASE Education Foundation Automobile Program Standards and the Official ASE Study Guide — Automobile Tests. The test for these high school and college/postsecondary contests will be comprised of diagnostic and repair content from these skill areas: engine repair, automatic transmission/transaxle, manual drive train and axles, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical/electronic steering, heating and air conditioning and engine performance.

The contest will include a series of workstations. Workstations consist of a vehicle and/or simulators, components, service publications, and interpersonal skills stations (such as Customer Service and Job Interview).

Perform vehicle HVAC system diagnosis and testing to related tasks in the ASE Education Foundation Automobile Program Standards — Automobile Heating and Air Conditioning Task List (ASE Test A7)

1.1 Diagnose and repair an inoperative HVAC system on a current model vehicle

1.2 Use a provided factory scan tool for current model vehicle

1.2.1 Read DTC with scan tool

1.2.2 Read data with scan tool

1.2.3 Perform actuator test with scan tool

1.3 Use factory service information provided

1.3.1 Identify correct test procedures

1.3.2 Follow the correct test procedure

1.3.3 Identify connector pin-outs

1.3.4 Identify component locations

1.3.5 Read and interpret wiring schematics

1.4 Use provided test equipment

1.4.1 Use a DVOM or DMM

1.4.2 Use a test light

1.4.3 Use A/C service gauges

1.5 Use a repair order

1.5.1 Verify complaint

1.5.2 Repair vehicle

1.5.3 Verify repair was successful

1.5.4 Identify components in the system

Perform vehicle engine performance diagnosis and testing to related tasks in the ASE Education Foundation Automobile Program Standards

2.1 Diagnose and repair an engine performance issue on a current model vehicle

2.2 Use a provided factory scan tool for the current model vehicle

2.2.1 Read DTC with scan tool

2.2.2 Read data with scan tool

2.2.3 Perform actuator test with scan tool

2.3 Use factory service information provided

2.3.1 Identify correct test procedures

2.3.2 Follow the correct test procedure

2.3.3 Identify connector pin-outs

2.3.4 Identify component locations

2.3.5 Use wiring schematics

2.4 Use provided test equipment

2.4.1 Use a DVOM or DMM

2.4.2 Use a test light

2.4.3 Use a fuel pressure gauge

2.5 Use a repair order

2.5.1 Verify complaint

2.5.2 Repair vehicle

2.5.3 Verify repair was successful

2.5.4 Identify components in the system

Perform vehicle body electrical diagnosis and testing to related tasks identified in the ASE Education Foundation Automobile Program Standards.

3.1 Diagnose and repair a body electrical issue on a current model vehicle

3.1.1 Use a provided factory scan tool for the current model vehicle

3.1.2 Read DTC with scan tool

3.1.3 Read data with scan tool

3.1.4 Perform actuator test with scan tool

3.2 Use factory service information provided

3.2.1 Identify correct test procedures

3.2.2 Follow the correct test procedure

3.2.3 Identify connector pin-outs

3.2.3 Identify component locations

3.2.4 Use wiring schematics

3.3 Use provided test equipment

3.3.1 Use a DVOM or DMM

3.3.2 Use a test light

3.3.3 Use a battery or charging system tester

3.4 Use a repair order

3.4.1 Verify complaint

3.4.2 Repair vehicle

3.4.3 Verify repair was successful

3.4.4 Identify components in the system

Demonstrate application of environment, health and safety knowledge in auto service situations to related OSHA section 1910 standards and EPA standards

4.1 Identify and explain the use of personal protective equipment

4.2 Recall information about automotive related EPA and OSHA requirements

4.3 Identify and explain the use of blood borne pathogens kits

4.4 Answer questions from a provided Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

4.5 Describe proper use of a fire extinguisher

4.6 Demonstrate knowledge of automotive lift safety best-practices

4.7 Demonstrate knowledge of automotive battery safety best-practices

Complete a mock job interview for an automotive service technology related position

5.1 Conduct a mock job interview with appropriate professional behavior

5.2 Communicate clearly and effectively

5.3 Clearly and completely fill out a job application

5.4 Provide a printed copy of résumé

Perform electronic circuit diagnosis, testing and wire repair to related tasks identified in the ASE Education Foundation Automobile Program Standards

6.1 Construct an electrical circuit from supplied material and a wiring diagram

6.1.1 Check electrical circuit operation

6.1.2 Take electrical readings on the circuit with a DVOM.

Note: A shunt may be used when measuring current.

6.1.3 Diagnose and repair the circuit

6.1.4 Confirm the repair of the circuit

6.2 Diagnose electrical/electronic integrity of series, parallel and series-parallel circuits

6.2.1 Check electrical circuits with a test light and determine necessary action

6.3 Repair connectors and terminal ends

6.3.1 Repair wiring harness

6.3.2 Perform solder repair of electrical wiring

Perform steering, suspension and wheel alignment to related tasks identified in the ASE Education Foundation Automobile Program Standards

7.1 Identify wheel alignment tools

7.2 Explain practical application of tools

7.3 Identify OEM alignment products

7.3.1 Explain practical application or use of OEM products

7.3.2 Identify aftermarket alignment products

7.3.3 Explain practical application or use of aftermarket products

7.4 Identify steering suspension components

7.5 Explain alignment theory

7.6 Explain diagnosis of alignment conditions

7.7 Use reference materials provided

Perform manual drive train service, testing and diagnosis to related tasks identified in the ASE Education Foundation Automobile Program Standards

8.1 Identify components manual drive trains, axles, drivelines and transfer cases

8.2 Inspect clutch operating components for wear/damage; determine necessary action

8.2.1 Measure flywheel run-out and crankshaft endplay and determine necessary action

8.2.2 Inspect transmission/transaxle components for wear/damage and determine necessary action

8.2.3 Measure endplay/preloads on transmission/transaxle shafts and determine necessary action

8.2.4 Inspect, measure, reassemble and/or reinstall synchronizer assemblies

8.2.5 Inspect, measure, adjust and/or reassemble transaxle final drive assemblies

8.2.6 Check driveshaft phasing, measure driveshaft run-out and measure driveshaft operating angles

8.2.7 Measure companion flange runout and determine necessary action

8.2.8 Inspect ring gear and measure run-out and determine necessary action

8.2.9 Measure and adjust drive pinion depth and drive pinion bearing preload

8.2.10 Measure and adjust side bearing preload, ring and pinion gear backlash and backlash variation

8.2.11 Check ring and pinion gear contact patterns and determine necessary action

Perform brake service, testing and diagnosis to related tasks identified in the ASE Education Foundation Automobile Program Standards

9.1 Identify different brake components

9.2 Diagnose pressure concerns in the brake system using hydraulic principles

9.2.1 Fabricate brake lines (double flare and ISO types)

9.2.2 Inspect and measure brake drums and determine necessary action

9.2.3 Remove, inspect and install brake shoes, springs, pins, clips, levers, adjusters and other brake hardware

9.2.4 Remove, inspect and install wheel cylinders

9.2.5 Pre-adjust brake shoes and parking brake before installing brake drums

9.2.6 Remove, inspect and install caliper, pads and related hardware and determine necessary action

9.2.7 Clean, inspect and measure rotor with a dial indicator and a micrometer and determine necessary action

9.2.8 Check parking brake components; clean, lubricate, adjust or replace as necessary

9.2.9 Inspect brake booster and determine necessary action

9.2.10 Remove, clean, inspect, repack and install wheel bearings; install hub and adjust wheel bearings

9.3 Identify and inspect ABS components and determine necessary action

9.3.1 Diagnose ABS electronic controls and components

9.3.2 Test, diagnose and service ABS speed sensors, toothed ring and circuits using an oscilloscope

9.4 Use factory service information provided to complete the above task

9.5 Use tools provided to complete the above task

Perform automatic transmission service, testing and diagnosis to related tasks identified in the ASE Education Foundation Automobile Program Standards

10.1 Identify components on a transmission

10.2 Diagnose and inspect a transmission

10.2.1 Check input or output shaft endplay

10.2.2 Check clutch clearances

10.2.3 Perform air checks on the clutches

10.2.4 Measure pump clearances

10.2.5 Diagnose electrical components on a transmission

10.3 Perform adjustments on a transmission

10.3.1 Perform valve body adjustments

10.3.2 Perform input or output shaft adjustments

10.3.3 Perform clutch pack adjustments

10.3.4 Perform range sensor adjustments

10.4 Disassemble and assemble components of a transmission

10.4.1 Disassemble and assemble the planetary gear train

10.4.2 Disassemble and assemble the front pump

10.4.3 Disassemble and assemble the valve body

10.4.4 Disassemble and assemble clutch packs

10.5 Use factory service information provided to complete tasks

10.6 Use tools provided to complete tasks

11.1 Measure and inspect the pistons and connecting rods

Perform brake service, testing and diagnosis to related tasks identified in the ASE Education Foundation Automobile Program Standards

11.2 Measure and inspect cylinder diameter

11.3 Measure and inspect cylinder taper and bore with a dial bore gauge

11.4 Measure and inspect the cylinder head

11.5 Measure and inspect valve guides

11.6 Measure and inspect the valves

11.7 Measure and inspect valve stem to guide clearance

11.8 Measure and inspect the camshaft or crankshaft

11.9 Measure and inspect the valve springs

11.10 Measure and inspect valve timing

11.11 Measure and inspect the timing chain or belt

11.12 Identify the clearance specifications for any item requiring measuring and inspecting 11.13 Use the factory service information provided

11.14 Determine which components need to be replaced or repaired on a given engine head or block

11.15 Use the precision engine measurement tools required for measuring or inspecting

12.1 Locate specifications and other service information using electronic service information resources