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Includes lIght VehIcle/cng, exhaust systems, auto serVIce consultant tests!
The Official ASE Study Guide
ASE Automobile Tests
ASE AutomobilE tEStS
Table of Contents
Overview ..................................................................................... 3–8
Automobile Tests ........................................................................ 9–63 • EngineRepair(TestA1) ..................................................................9 • AutomaticTransmission/Transaxle(TestA2) ...............................15 • ManualDriveTrainandAxles(TestA3) ......................................20 • SuspensionandSteering(TestA4) ...............................................26 • Brakes(TestA5) ............................................................................33 • Electrical/ElectronicSystems(TestA6) .......................................40 • HeatingandAirConditioning(TestA7) .......................................46 • EnginePerformance(TestA8) ......................................................51 • LightVehicleDieselEngines(TestA9) ........................................58
Service Consultant Test ............................................................ 64–68 • AutomobileServiceConsultant(TestC1) ....................................64
Alternate Fuels Test ................................................................. 69–73 • CompressedNaturalGasVehicle(TestF1) ..................................69
Specialty Tests .......................................................................... 74–78 • ExhaustSystems(TestX1) ...........................................................74 Test Prep & Training ...................................................................... 79
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IntroductionTheOfficial ASE Study Guide of Automobile TestsisintendedtohelptechniciansstudyfortheASEcertificationtests.Theinformationinthisbookletcoversthetechnologyfoundinmostalloftoday’sautomobiles,sportutilityvehicles,andlighttrucks.Thespecificinformationabouteachtest,foundinthefollowingpages,shouldprovetobeausefultoolforreviewingthetechnicalknowledgethatiscoveredintheAutomobiletests.Afterperformingathoroughreview,itshouldbeeasiertoselectadditionalreferencematerialthatwillassistyouwithyourtestpreparationneeds. ASEvoluntarycertificationisameansthroughwhichtechnicianscanprovetheirabilitiestothemselves,totheiremployers,andtotheircustomers.Bypass-ingASEtestsyouwillearnthemostvaluablecredentialavailabletoautomotivetechnicians.Becausethetestsaretough,you’llhavethesatisfactionofprovingtoyourselfthatyouareamongtheeliteinyourprofession.What’smore,thesecredentialsarerecognizedthroughoutthenation. Certifiedtechnicianspromotecustomertrustandimprovetheimageoftheindustry.Andtrustandprofessionalismarethefirststepstoabetter,morepros-perousbusiness. ASEencouragesyoutotakethetestsandtojointheprovenproswhoweartheASEBlueSealofExcellence®.
How Do I Become Certified?ThereareninetestsintheAutomobileTechniciancertificationseries.Ifyoupassoneormoretests,andhaveatleasttwoyearsofhands-onworkingexpe-rienceinautomotiverepair,youwillbecomecertifiedasanASEAutomobileTechnician. IfyoupasstestsA1throughA8andmeettheexperiencerequirement,youwillearnthecertificateofMasterAutomobileTechnician.Note:TestA9isnotrequiredforMasterAutomobileTechnicianstatus.(Appropriatevocationaltrainingmaybesubstitutedforuptooneyearofworkexperience.) IfyouarecurrentlycertifiedinDieselEngines(A9,H2,S2,orT2) andElectrical/ElectronicSystems(A6,H6,S6,orT6),youareeligibletotaketheL2ElectronicDieselEngineDiagnosisSpecialisttest. Ifyoufailatest,youmaytakeitagainduringanysubsequenttestwindowinwhichitisoffered.Andremember,youaretheonlyonewhowillreceiveyour
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testsscores;resultswillnotbegivenoverthephonenorwilltheybereleased toanyonewithoutyourwrittenpermission. ThisStudyGuidecontainsTestSpecifications,tasklists,andsample questionsforthefollowingASEtests: • Automobile Tests:EngineRepair(TestA1);AutomaticTransmission/
Transaxle(TestA2);ManualDriveTrainandAxles(TestA3);SuspensionandSteering(TestA4);Brakes(TestA5);Electrical/ElectronicSystems (TestA6);HeatingandAirConditioning(TestA7);EnginePerformance(TestA8);andLightVehicleDieselEngines(TestA9)
• Service Consultant Test: AutomobileServiceConsultant(TestC1) • Alternate Fuels:CompressedNaturalGasVehicle(TestF1) • Specialty Tests:ExhaustSystems(TestX1) YouwillbecomeanUndercarSpecialistwhenyoupasstheXItestandmeetthefollowingrequirements.Youmustbecurrentlycertified(includingthetwo-yearexperiencerequirement)intheASESuspensionandSteering(A4)andBrakes(A5)areasBEFOREyouwillbepermittedtoregisterandtaketheX1test.IfyourA4and/orA5certificationhasexpired,youmayNOTregisterfortheX1testuntilafteryouhaverenewedyourA4andA5certification. ASEalsoofferscertificationinMedium/HeavyTruck,TruckEquipment,SchoolBus,TransitBus,CollisionRepair/Refinish,PartsSpecialist,and AdvancedLevelspecialties.SeparateStudy Guidesareavailable. ForfullinformationonASEtestingaswellasdownloadableStudy Guides,othertestpreparationresources,andmore,visitwww.ase.com.
Who Writes the Questions?Thequestions,writtenbyserviceindustryexpertsfamiliarwithallaspectsofautomobilerepair,areentirelyjob-related.Theyaredesignedtotesttheskillsthatyouneedtoknowinservicingautomobiles;theoreticalknowledgeisnotcovered. EachquestionhasitsrootsinanASE“item-writing”workshopwhereservicerepresentativesfromautomobilemanufacturers(domesticandimport),aftermarketpartsandequipmentmanufacturers,workingtechniciansandvoca-tionaleducatorsmeetinaworkshopsettingtoshareideasandtranslatethemintotestquestions.Eachtestquestionwrittenbytheseexpertsmustsurvivereviewbyallmembersofthegroup.Thequestionsarewrittentodealwithpracticalprob-lemsofdiagnosisandrepairexperiencedbytechniciansintheirday-to-daywork. Fromthere,allquestionsarepre-testedandquality-checkedonanationalsampleoftechnicians.ThosequestionsthatmeetASEstandardsofqualityandaccuracyareincludedinthescoredsectionsofthetests;the“rejects”aresentbacktothedrawingboardordiscardedaltogether.
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Certification Recertification Tests Tests
Number of Testing Number of Testing Test Name questions* time questions time
Automobile/Light Truck Tests
A1 EngineRepair 60 1¼hrs. 25 30min.
A2 AutomaticTransmission/Transaxle 60 1¼hrs. 25 30min.
A3 ManualDriveTrainandAxles 50 1hr. 20 30min.
A4 SuspensionandSteering 50 1hr. 20 30min.
A5 Brakes 55 1¼hrs. 23 30min.
A6 Electrical/ElectronicSystems 60 1½hrs. 25 45min.
A7 HeatingandAirConditioning 60 1¼hrs. 25 30min.
A8 EnginePerformance 60 1¼hrs. 25 30min.
A9 LightVehicleDieselEngines 60 1¼hrs. n/a n/a
Service Consultant Test
C1 AutomobileServiceConsultant 60 1¼hrs. 25 30min.
Alternate Fuels Test
F1 CompressedNaturalGasVehicles 65 1½hrs. 28 45min.
Specialty Tests
X1 ExhaustSystems 50 1hr. 20 30min.
*ASEcertificationtestsusuallyincludetenadditionalresearchquestionsthatarenotcounted forscore.Youwillnotbetoldwhichquestionstheseare,soyoushouldanswereveryquestion. NoresearchquestionsareaddedtoRecertificationTests.Youareonlyeligibletotakethe RecertificationTestwhenyouhavepreviouslypassedthecorrespondinginitialcertificationTest.
How Do I Prepare for the ASE Tests?Becomefamiliarwithtestcontentandquestionformat:TheTestSpecificationsinthisbookletcontainasummarydescriptionofthecontentcoveredbyeachtest.TheTaskListsdescribetheactualworkperformedbytechniciansineachspecialtyarea.Together,theseforma“blueprint”forwritingandassembling theASEtests.
ASE Tests 2012
How Long are the Tests?
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Pleasenotethateachquestiononthetestiskeyed,orlinked,toaparticulartaskorsetoftasksinthetasklist.Therefore,areviewofthetasklists,withaneyetojudgingwhetheryouknowhowtoperformeachtasklisted,willprovideyouvaluableinformationasyouprepareforthetests. Therearefivetypesofmultiple-choicequestionsonthetests,eachofwhichisincludedinthesamplequestionsinthisbooklet.Notethedifferentinstructionsforeachquestiontype. Besuretoreadeachquestioncarefully,(twice,ifnecessary)sothatyouunderstandexactlywhatisbeingasked.Each question tests a specific diagnostic or repair problem and has only one correct answer. Tosummarize,wesuggestthefollowingstepsbetaken: Step 1. Studythecontentlistforeachtestyouwillattempt. Step 2. Carefullyreadthetasklistforeacharea. Step 3. Gooverthesamplequestionstobecomefamiliarwitheachquestion type.Thisisveryimportant. Step 4. Reviewsteps1through3andidentifytheskillarea(s)whereyouneed additionalstudy.
Types of Knowledge Measured By the TestsThetypesofknowledgeandskillsyouwillneedtoknowtopassthetestsareasfollows:• Basic technical knowledge:Testsyourknowledgeofwhatisinasystemandhowthesystemworks,andwhataretheproperproceduresandprecautionstobefollowedinmakingrepairsandadjustments.
• Service or repair knowledge and skill:Testsyourunderstandingandabilitytoapplygenerallyacceptedrepairproceduresandprecautionsinassembly,disassembly,andreconditioningoperations;and inmaking inspectionsandadjustments.Alsotestsyourabilitytouseshopmanualsandprecisiontoolsofthetrade.
• Testing and diagnostic knowledge and skill:Testsyourabilitytorecognizeproblemsandtousegenerallyavailablemeasurementandtestingequipmenttomakeadiagnosis.Alsotestsyourabilitytotracetheeffectsofaparticularconditionandfindthecauseofaparticularsetofsymptoms.
Ifyouareanexperiencedandknowledgeabletechnician,acarefulreviewofthisbooklet,andadditionalbrush-uponthoseareasinwhichyouareweakest,isallyoushouldneedtopasstheASEtests.
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Before The TestsTrytobewell-restedforthetestsoyouwillbealertandefficient.BesuretobringalongyourtestcenteradmissionticketandacurrentphotoI.D.Lockerswillbeprovidedforpersonalitems,includingcellphones.
At the Test Center—Some TipsArriveearlyenoughtoparkandfindtheTestCenteroffice.LatearrivalsmaybeturnedawaybytheTestCenterstaff.Ifyoucannottakeatestbecauseyouarelate,youwillforfeityourtestfees. BringyourAdmissionTicketandphotoIDwithyou.Books,calculators,andotherreferencematerialwillnotbepermittedinthetestroom.Youwillbeassignedalockertostoreallyourpersonalitems(cellphone,coat,hat,etc.) Noelectronicdevicesareallowedinthetestroom. Youwillreceivescratchpaperandpencils,andifyouaretakingan AdvancedLeveltest,aCompositeVehiclebooklet.Onceyouareseated, thesupervisorwillexplainhowtousethecomputerandmouse.Eachtest appointmentbeginswithashorttutorialthatwillhelpyoubecomefamiliar withtheoperationofthecomputer-basedtest.Youcanalsopreviewthesystemonlineatwww.ase.com/cbtbeforeyougototakeyourtest. Eachtesthasaspecifictimelimit,aslistedearlier.Asyoutakeeachtest, thecomputerscreenwillcontinuouslydisplaytheamountoftimeleft.Youcantakeabreakifnecessary,buttheclockwillcontinuetorun.Ifyoufinishearly,youmayreviewyouranswersorcontinuetothenexttest,ifyourappointmentincludesmultipletests.Onceyousubmitatestforscoring,youcannotgobackandreviewit. Ifaquestionisdifficult,marktheanswerthatyouthinkiscorrectand flagthequestionusingtheon-screenbutton.Thengoontothenextquestion.Whenyouhavefinishedthetest,youmayhavetimetogobacktothosequestionsyouhaveflagged.Yourscoreisbasedonthenumberofcorrectanswersthatyougive,soitistoyouradvantagetoanswereveryquestion. Whenyoufinishyourlasttest,youwillbegivenashortcustomersatisfac-tionsurvey.Whenyoucompleteit,youcanreporttothestaffandreceiveyourscorereports.
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Test Content and Sample QuestionsThefollowingmaterialisdesignedtohelptechnicianspreparefortheASE certificationtests. EachsectionbeginswiththeTestSpecifications,whichwilllistthemaincategoriescoveredonthatparticulartestandthenumberoftestquestionsandpercentageofthetestdevotedtoeachtopic. TheTaskListdescribestheworkactivitiesatechnicianshouldbeabletoperformineachtechnicalareacoveredonthattest.Thislistwasdevelopedbyworkingtechniciansandtechnicalexpertsfromacrossthecountryandwill provideavaluablechecklistofwhattostudyforthetest. Thesetaskdescriptionsofferdetailedinformationtotechnicianspreparingforthetestandtopersonswhomaybeinstructingtechnicians.Thetasklistsmayalsoserveasguidelinesforquestionwriters,reviewers,andtestassemblers. Itshouldalsobenotedthatthenumberofquestionsineachcontentareamaynotequalthenumberoftaskslisted.Someofthetasksarecomplexandbroadinscopeandmaybecoveredbyseveralquestions.Othertasksaresimpleandnarrowinscopeandonequestionmaycoverseveraltasks.Themainobjectiveinlistingthetasksistodescribeaccuratelywhatisdoneonthejob,nottomakeeachtaskcorrespondtoaparticulartestquestion. Samplequestionsfollow.Althoughthesesamequestionswillnotappearonactualtests,theyareinthesameformatasactualtestquestions.Allfivetypesofmultiple-choicequestionsusedontheASEtestsarerepresentedhere.Notethedifferentinstructionsforsomequestions.
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tESt SpEcificAtionS And tASk liStEnginE rEpAir (tESt A1)
Content Questions Percentage Area in Test of Test A. General Engine Diagnosis 15 30% B. Cylinder Head and Valve Train Diagnosis and Repair 10 20% C. Engine Block Diagnosis and Repair 10 20% D. Lubrication and Cooling Systems Diagnosis and Repair 8 16% E. Fuel, Electrical, Ignition, and Exhaust Systems Inspection and Service 7 14%
Total 50 100%
A. General Engine Diagnosis (15 questions) 1. Verifydriver’scomplaintand/orroadtestvehicle;determinenecessaryaction. 2. Determineifno-crank,cranksbutwillnotstart,orhardstartingconditionisan
enginemechanicalproblem,oriscausedbyanothervehiclesubsystem. 3. Inspectengineassemblyforfuel,oil,coolant,andotherleaks;determinenecessary
action. 4. Isolateenginenoisesandvibrations;determinenecessaryaction. 5. Diagnosethecauseofexcessiveoilconsumption,coolantconsumption,unusual
engineexhaustcolor,andodor;determinenecessaryaction. 6. Performenginevacuumtests;determinenecessaryaction. 7. Performcylinderpowerbalancetests;determinenecessaryaction. 8. Performcylindercrankingcompressiontests;determinenecessaryaction. 9. Performcylinderleakagetests;determinenecessaryaction.
B. Cylinder Head and Valve Train Diagnosis and Repair (10 questions) 1. Removecylinderheads,disassemble,clean,andprepareforinspection. 2. Visuallyinspectcylinderheadsforcracks,warpage,corrosion,leakage,andthe
conditionofpassages;determineneededrepairs. 3. Inspectandrepairdamagedthreadswhereallowed;installcoreandgalleryplugs. 4. Inspect,test,andverifyvalvespringsforsquareness,pressure,andfreeheight
comparison;replaceasnecessary. 5. Inspectvalvespringretainers,rotators,locks/keepers,andlockgrooves. 6. Replacevalvestemseals. 7. Inspectvalveguidesforwear;checkvalvestem-to-guideclearance;determine
neededrepairs.
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8. Inspectvalvesandvalveseats;determineneededrepairs. 9. Checkvalvespringinstalled(assembled)heightandvalvestemheight;determined
neededrepairs.10. Inspectpushrods,rockerarms,rockerarmpivots,andshaftsforwear,bending,
cracks,looseness,andblockedoilpassages;repairorreplaceasrequired.11. Inspectandreplacehydraulicormechanicallifters/lashadjusters.12. Adjustvalvesonengineswithmechanicalorhydrauliclifters.13. Inspectandreplacecamshaft(s)(includescheckingdrivegearwearandbacklash,
endplay,sprocketandchainwear,overheadcamdrivesprocket(s),drivebelt(s),belttension,tensioners,camshaftreluctorring/tone-wheel,andvariablevalvetimingcomponents).
14. Inspectandmeasurecamshaftjournalsandlobes;measurecamshaftlift.15. Inspectandmeasurecamshaftboreforwear,damage,out-of-round,andalignment;
determineneededrepairs.16. Inspectvalvetiming;timecamshaft(s)tocrankshaft.17. Inspectcylinderheadmatingsurfaceconditionandfinish,reassembleandinstall
gasket(s)andcylinderhead(s);replace/torqueboltsaccordingtomanufacturers’procedures.
C. Engine Block Diagnosis and Repair (10 questions) 1. Removeanddisassembleengineblock;cleanandpreparecomponentsforinspection
andreassembly. 2. Visuallyinspectengineblockforcracks,corrosion,theconditionofpassages,core
andgalleryplugholecondition,surfacewarpage,andsurfacefinishandcondition;determinenecessaryaction.
3. Inspectandrepairdamagedthreadswhereallowed;installcoreandgalleryplugs. 4. Inspectandmeasurecylinderwalls;honeandcleancylinderwalls;determineneed
forfurtheraction. 5. Inspectcrankshaftforendplay,journaldamage,keywaydamage,thrustflangeand
sealingsurfacecondition,andvisualsurfacecracks;checkoilpassagecondition;measurejournalwear;checkcrankshaftreluctorring/tonewheel(whereapplicable);determinenecessaryaction.
6. Inspectandmeasuremainbearingboresandcapalignment;markcapsforlocationanddirection.
7. Installmainbearingsandcrankshaft;checkbearingclearancesandendplay; replace/torqueboltsaccordingtomanufacturers’procedures.
8. Inspectcamshaftbearingsforexcessivewearandalignment;replacebearingsifnecessary;installcamshaft,timingchainandgears;checkendplay.
9. Inspectauxiliary(balance,intermediate,idler,counterbalance,orsilencer)shaft(s),drive(s)/gear(s),andsupportbearingsfordamageandwear;timebalanceshafttocrankshaft;determinenecessaryaction.
10. Inspect,measure,service,orreplacepistonsandpiston/wristpins;identifypistonandbearingwearpatternscausedbyconnectingrodalignmentproblems;determinenecessaryaction.
11. Inspectconnectingrodsfordamage,borecondition,andpinfit;determinenecessaryaction.
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12. Inspect,measure,andinstallorreplacepistonrings;assemblepistonandconnectingrod;installpiston/rodassembly;checkbearingclearanceandsideplay;install connectingrodbearings;replace/torquefastenersaccordingtomanufacturers’ procedures.
13. Inspect,reinstall,orreplacecrankshaftvibrationdamper(harmonicbalancer).14. Inspectcrankshaftflangeandflywheelmatingsurfaces;inspectandreplace
crankshaftpilotbearing/bushing(ifapplicable);inspectflywheel/flexplatefor cracksandwear(includesflywheelringgear);measureflywheelrunout;determinenecessaryaction.
15. Inspectandreplacepansandcovers.16. Assembletheengineusinggaskets,seals,andformed-in-place(tube-applied)seal-
ants,threadsealers,accordingtomanufacturers’specifications;reinstallengine.
D. Lubrication and Cooling Systems Diagnosis and Repair (8 questions) 1. Diagnoseenginelubricationsystemproblems;performoilpressuretests;determine
necessaryaction. 2. Disassembleandinspectoilpump(includesgears,rotors,housing,andpick-up
assembly);measureoilpumpclearance;inspectpressurereliefdevicesandpumpdrive;determinenecessaryaction.
3. Inspect,test,andreplaceinternalandexternalengineoilcoolers. 4. Fillcrankcasewithoilandinstallengineoilfilter. 5. Performcoolingsystempressuretests;performcoolantdyetest;determinenecessary
action. 6. Inspectandtestradiator,heatercore,pressurecap,andcoolantrecoverysystem;
replaceasrequired. 7. Inspect,replace,andadjustdrivebelt(s),tensioner(s),andpulleys. 8. Inspectandreplaceenginecoolingsystemandheatersystemhoses,pipesandfittings. 9. Inspect,test,andreplacethermostat,coolantby-pass,andthermostathousing.10. Inspectandtestcoolant;drain,flush,andrefillcoolingsystemwithrecommended
coolant;bleedairasrequired.11. Inspectandreplacewaterpump.12. Inspectandtestfan(bothelectricalandmechanical),fanclutch,fanshroud,airdams,
andcoolingfanelectricalcircuits;repairorreplaceasrequired.13. Verifyproperoperationofenginerelatedwarningindicators.
E. Fuel, Electrical, Ignition, and Exhaust Systems Inspection and Service (7 questions) 1. Inspect,cleanorreplacefuelinjectionsystemcomponents,intakemanifold,and
gaskets. 2. Inspect,serviceorreplaceairfilters,filterhousings,andintakeductwork. 3. Inspectturbocharger/supercharger;determinenecessaryaction. 4. Testenginecrankingsystem;determineneededrepairs. 5. Inspectandreplacecrankcaseventilationsystemcomponents. 6. Inspectandinstallignitionsystemcomponents;adjusttiming. 7. Inspectanddiagnoseexhaustsystem;determineneededrepairs.
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Questions:
1. TechnicianAsaysthatpartXshown isusedtorotatethevalvespring. TechnicianBsaysthatpartXshownaboveisusedtocorrectinstalledspringheight. Whoisright?
(A)Aonly *(B)Bonly (C)BothAandB (D)NeitherAnorB 2. Acompressiontestshowsthatonecylinderistoolow.Aleakagetestonthat
cylindershowsthatthereistoomuchleakage.Duringthetest,aircouldbeheardcomingfromthetailpipe.Whichofthesecouldbethecause?
(A)Brokenpistonrings (B)Abadheadgasket (C)Abadexhaustgasket *(D)Anexhaustvalvenotseating 3. TechnicianAsaysthatmainbearingoilclearancecanbecheckedwith
plastigage. TechnicianBsaysthatmainbearingoilclearancecanbecheckedwith afeelergauge. Whoisright?
*(A)Aonly (C)BothAandB (B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB 4. Anengineisusingtoomuchoil.
TechnicianAsaysthatwornvalveguidescouldbethecause. TechnicianBsaysthattaperedcylinderwallscouldbethecause. Whoisright?
(A)Aonly *(C)BothAandB (B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB
SAmplE QuEStionS EnginE rEpAir (tESt A1)
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5. Acompressiontesthasbeenmadeonanin-line4-cylinderengine.Cylinders2and3havereadingsof10psi.Cylinder1hasareadingof140psiandcylinder4hasareadingof145psi. TechnicianAsaysthatthesereadingscouldbecausedbyablownheadgasket.TechnicianBsaysthatthesereadingscouldbecausedbywrongvalvetiming.Whoisright?
*(A)Aonly (B)Bonly (C)BothAandB (D)NeitherAnorB
6. Todeterminepiston-to-cylinderwallclearance,thediameterofthepistonshownaboveshouldbemeasuredat:
(A)W. (B)X. *(C)Y. (D)Z. 7. Whichofthesewouldmostlikelycauseafuel-injectedenginetohavelow
fuelpressure? *(A)Acloggedfuelfilter (B)Acloggedfuelinjector (C)Arestrictedfuelreturnline (D)Astuck-closedfuelpressureregulator
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8. TechnicianAsaysthatthesetupshownabovecanbeusedtocheck cylindertaper. TechnicianBsaysthatthesetupcanbeusedtocheckcylinderout-of-round.Whoisright?
(A)Aonly *(C)BothAandB (B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB 9. Thepressureandvolumetestsonamechanicalfuelpumparebothbelow
specs. TechnicianAsaysthatanairleakinthefuellinebetweenthetankand pumpcouldbethecause. TechnicianBsaysthatapluggedfueltankpickupfiltercouldbethecause.Whoisright?
(A)Aonly *(C)BothAandB (B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB Question 10 is not like the ones above. IthasthewordLEAST.Forthisquestion,lookforthechoicethatwould
LEAST LIKELYcausethedescribedsituation.Readtheentirequestioncare-fullybeforechoosingyouranswer.
10. TheLEASTlikelycauseofabentpushrodis: (A)excessiveenginerpm. (B)astickingvalve. *(C)excessivevalveguideclearance. (D)awornrockerarmstud.
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tESt SpEcificAtionS And tASk liStAutomAtic trAnSmiSSion/trAnSAxlE (tESt A2)
Content Questions Percentage Area in Test of Test A. General Transmission/Transaxle Diagnosis 25 50% 1. Mechanical/Hydraulic Systems (11) 2. Electronic Systems (14) B. In-Vehicle Transmission/Transaxle Maintenance and Repair 12 24% C. Off-Vehicle Transmission/Transaxle Repair 13 26% 1. Removal and Installation (4) 2. Disassembly and Assembly (5) 3. Friction and Reaction Units (4)
Total 50 100%
A. General Transmission/Transaxle Diagnosis (25 questions)
1. Mechanical/Hydraulic Systems (11 questions) 1. Roadtestthevehicletoverifymechanical/hydraulicsystemproblemsbasedon
driver’sconcern;determinenecessaryaction. 2. Diagnosenoise,vibration,harshness,andshiftqualityproblems;determinenecessary
action. 3. Diagnosefluidloss,type,level,andconditionproblems;determinenecessaryaction. 4. Performpressuretests;determinenecessaryaction. 5. Performstalltests;determinenecessaryaction. 6. Performtorqueconverterclutch(lock-upconverter)mechanical/hydraulicsystem
tests;determinenecessaryaction.
2. Electronic Systems (14 questions) 1. Roadtestthevehicletoverifyelectronicsystemproblemsbasedondriver’sconcern;
determinenecessaryaction. 2. Performpressuretestsontransmissionsequippedwithelectronicpressurecontrol;
determinenecessaryaction. 3. Performtorqueconverterclutch(lockupconverter)electronicsystemtests;
determinenecessaryaction.
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4. Diagnoseelectronictransmissioncontrolsystemsusingappropriatetestequipment,serviceinformation,technicalservicebulletins,andschematics;diagnoseshorts,grounds,opens,andresistanceproblemsinelectrical/electroniccircuits;determinenecessaryaction.
5. Verifyproperoperationofchargingsystem;checkbattery,connections,and power/groundcircuits.
6. Differentiatebetweenengineperformance,orothervehiclesystems,and transmission/transaxlerelatedproblems;determinenecessaryaction.
7. Diagnoseshiftqualityconcernsresultingfromproblemsintheelectronict ransmissioncontrolsystem;determinenecessaryaction.
B. In-Vehicle Transmission/Transaxle Maintenance and Repair (12 questions) 1. Inspect,adjust,andreplacemanualvalveshiftlinkage,transmissionrange
sensor/switch,andpark/neutralpositionswitch(inhibitor/neutralsafetyswitch). 2. Inspect,adjust,andreplacecablesorlinkagesforthethrottlevalve(TV)and
acceleratorpedal. 3. Inspectandreplaceexternalsealsandgaskets. 4. Inspectandreplacedriveshaftyoke,driveaxlejoints,andbushings,andseals. 5. Checkconditionandoperationofenginecoolingsystem;inspecttransmissioncooler,
linesandfittings. 6. Inspectvalvebodymatingsurfaces,bores,valves,springs,sleeves,retainers,
brackets,checkballs,screens,spacerplates,andgaskets;replaceasnecessary. 7. Torquevalvebodyfastenerstospecification. 8. Inspectaccumulatorandservobores,pistons,seals,pins/pinbores,springs,and
retainers;repairorreplaceasnecessary. 9. Inspect,test,adjust,repair,orreplaceelectrical/electroniccomponentsandcircuits
includingcontrolmodules,solenoids,sensors,relays,terminals,connectors,switches,andharnesses.
10. Inspect,replace,and/oralignpowertrainmounts.11. Replacefluidandfilter(s);verifyproperfluidlevelandtype(fortransmissionswith,
orwithout,adipstick).
C. Off-Vehicle Transmission/Transaxle Repair (13 questions)
1. Removal and Installation (4 questions) 1. Removeandinstalltransmission/transaxle;inspectenginecoreplugs,rearcrankshaft
seal,transmissiondowelpins,dowelpinholes,andmatingsurfaces. 2. Inspectconverterflex(drive)plate,converterattachingbolts,converterpilot,
crankshaftpilotbore,converterpumpdrivesurfaces. 3. Installtorqueconverterandestablishcorrectconverter-to-pumpengagement;inspect
converterfreemovementforpilotengagementduringtransmissioninstallation. 4. Inspect,test,flushorreplacetransmissionfluidcooler. 5. Inspectbrackets,wiringharnesses,fuellines,heatshields,inspectioncovers,and
relatedcomponentsforproperroutingandinstallation. 6. Performmodulecodingand/orprogramming(includingadaptivelearningreset);
roadtesttoconfirmproperoperation.
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2. Disassembly and Assembly (5 questions) 1. Disassemble,clean,andinspecttransmissioncase,sub-assemblies,matingsurfaces,
andthreadcondition. 2. Inspectandmeasurefluidpumpcomponents;replaceasnecessary. 3. Checkbearingpreload;determineneededservice. 4. Checkendplay;inspect,measure,andreplacethrustwashersandbearingsasneeded. 5. Inspectshafts;replaceasnecessary. 6. Inspectfluiddeliverycircuit,includingsealrings,ringgrooves,sealingsurfaceareas,
feedpipes,orifices,andencapsulatedcheckvalves(balls). 7. Inspectbushings;replaceasnecessary. 8. Inspectandmeasurecomponentsoftheplanetarygearassembly;replaceas
necessary. 9. Inspectcasebores,passages,bushings,vents,matingsurfaces,anddowelpins;
repairorreplaceasnecessary.10. Inspectvalvebodymatingsurfaces,bores,valves,solenoids,springs,sleeves,
retainers,brackets,checkballs,screens,spacerplates,andgaskets;replaceas necessary.
11. Inspecttransaxledrivechains,sprockets,gears,bearings,andbushings;replaceasnecessary.
12. Inspectandmeasuretransaxlefinaldrivecomponents;repair,replaceand/oradjust asnecessary.
13. Assembleafterrepair.
3. Friction and Reaction Units (4 questions) 1. Inspectcomponentsofthehydraulicclutchpackassembly;replaceasnecessary. 2. Measureclutchpackclearance;adjustasnecessary. 3. Airtesttheoperationofclutchandservoassemblies. 4. Inspectcomponentsofonewayclutchassemblies;replaceasnecessary. 5. Inspectbandsanddrums(housings/cylinders);replaceand/oradjustasnecessary.
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QuEStionS:
1. AnautomatictransmissiondoesnotholdinPARK. TechnicianAsaysthatmisadjustedshiftlinkagecouldbethecause. TechnicianBsaysthatarollerclutchinstalledbackwardscouldbethecause.Whoisright?
*(A)Aonly (C)BothAandB (B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB 2. Avehiclewithanautomatictransaxle,andaproperlytunedengine,
acceleratespoorlyfromastop.Accelerationisnormalabove35mph. Whichofthesecouldbethecause?
(A)Awornfrontpump (C)Awornplanetarygearset *(B)Afailedtorqueconverter (D)Alowfluidlevel 3. Thetransmissionslipswhencold.Whichoftheseisthemostlikelycause? (A)Ashortedlow/reversepressureswitch (B)Linepressureisatmaximumin1stgear (C)Adisconnectedlinepressuresensor *(D)Lowlinepressure4. Theautomatictransaxleupshiftsharshlyduringnormalacceleration.
Themostlikelycauseisafailed: (A)oxygensensor. *(C)throttlepositionsensor. (B)idleaircontrolvalve. (D)intakeairtemperaturesensor. 5. Withthetransmissionpanremoved,thebestwaytopin-pointanoilpressure
leakisto: (A)checkthefilterpick-uptubeseal. (B)checkthelinepressure. (C)removeandcheckthevalvebody. *(D)performanairpressuretest.
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6. Thetoolinthesetupshownaboveisbeingusedtoremovethe: *(A)pumpbushing. (C)statorsupport. (B)pumpseal. (D)statorseal. 7. AvehiclewithanOBDIIcomputersystemhasstoredtransmissiontrouble
codes.Afterrepairsarecompleted,thetroublecodesshouldbeclearedby: (A)disconnectingthebattery. (B)testdrivingthevehicle. *(C)usingascantool. (D)removingthePCMfuse. Question 8 is not like the ones above. IthasthewordEXCEPT.Forthisquestion,lookforthechoicethatcould
NOTcausethedescribedsituation.Readtheentirequestioncarefully beforechoosingyouranswer.
8. Toomuchautomatictransmissionshaftendplaycouldbecausedbyany oftheseEXCEPTaworn:
*(A)clutch. (B)selectivewasher. (C)transmissioncase. (D)planetarycarrier.
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Content Questions Percentage Area in Test of Test A. Clutch Diagnosis and Repair 6 16% B. Transmission Diagnosis and Repair 7 17% C. Transaxle Diagnosis and Repair 7 17% D. Drive Shaft/Half Shaft and Universal Joint/Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Diagnosis and Repair (Front and Rear Wheel Drive) 5 13% E. Rear Axle Diagnosis and Repair 7 17% 1. Ring and Pinion Gears (3) 2. Differential Case/Carrier Assembly (2) 3. Limited Slip/Locking Differential (1) 4. Axle Shafts and Housing(1) F. Four-Wheel Drive/All-Wheel Drive Component Diagnosis and Repair 8 20%
Total 40 100%
A. Clutch Diagnosis and Repair (6 questions) 1. Diagnoseclutchnoise,binding,slippage,pulsation,chatter,pedalfeel/effort,and
releaseproblems;determineneededrepairs. 2. Inspect,adjust,andreplaceclutchpedallinkage,cablesandautomaticadjuster
mechanisms,brackets,bushings,pivots,springs,andelectricalswitches. 3. Inspect,adjust,replace,andbleedhydraulicclutchslave/releasecylinder,master
cylinder,lines,andhoses;cleanandflushhydraulicsystem;refillwithproperfluid. 4. Inspect,adjust,andreplacerelease(throw-out)bearing,bearingretainer,lever,and
pivot. 5. Inspectandreplaceclutchdiscandpressureplateassembly;inspectinputshaftpilot
andsplines. 6. Inspectpilotbearing/bushinginnerandouterbores;inspectandreplacepilot
bearing/bushing. 7. Inspectandmeasureflywheelandringgear;inspectdual-massflywheelwhere
required;repairorreplaceasnecessary. 8. Inspectengineblock,clutch(bell)housing,transmissioncasematingsurfaces,and
alignmentdowels;inspectenginecoreplugs,rearmainengineseal,andother sourcesoffluidcontamination;determineneededrepairs.
9. Measureflywheelsurfacerunoutandcrankshaftendplay;determineneededrepairs.10. Inspect,replace,andalignpowertrainmounts.
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B. Transmission Diagnosis and Repair (7 questions) 1. Diagnosetransmissionnoise,difficultshifting,gearclash,jumpingoutofgear,fluid
conditionandtype,andfluidleakageproblems;determineneededrepairs. 2. Inspect,adjust,andreplacetransmissionexternalshifterassembly,shiftlinkages,
brackets,bushings/grommets,pivots,andlevers. 3. Inspectandreplacetransmissiongaskets,sealants,seals,andfasteners;inspect
sealingsurfaces. 4. Removeandreplacetransmission;inspecttransmissionmounts. 5. Disassembleandcleantransmissioncomponents;reassembletransmission. 6. Inspect,repair,and/orreplacetransmissionshiftcoverandinternalshiftforks,
bushings,bearings,levers,shafts,sleeves,detentmechanisms,interlocks,andsprings.
7. Inspectandreplaceinput(clutch)shaft,bearings,andretainers. 8. Inspectandreplacemainshaft,gears,thrustwashers,bearings,andretainers/snap
rings;measureclearanceandendplay. 9. Inspectandreplacesynchronizerhub,sleeve,keys(inserts),springs,andblocking
(synchronizing)rings/mechanisms;measureblockingringclearance.10. Inspectandreplacecountershaft,counter(cluster)gear,bearings,thrustwashers,
andretainers/snaprings.11. Inspectandreplacereverseidlergear,shaft,bearings,thrustwashers,andretainers/
snaprings.12. Measureandadjustbearingpreloadorendplay(shim/spacerselectionprocedure).13. Inspect,repair,andreplaceextensionhousingandtransmissioncasematingsurfaces,
bores,dowels,bushings,andvents.14. Inspectandreplacetransmissioncomponentsrelatedtospeedometeroperation.15. Inspect,test,andreplacetransmissionsensors,actuators,andswitches.16. Inspectlubricationsystems.17. Checkfluidlevel;refillwithproperfluid.
C. Transaxle Diagnosis and Repair (7 questions) 1. Diagnosetransaxlenoise,difficultshifting,gearclash,jumpingoutofgear,fluid
conditionandtype,andfluidleakageproblems;determineneededrepairs. 2. Inspect,adjust,lubricateandreplacetransaxleexternalshiftassemblies,linkages,
brackets,bushings/grommets,cables,pivots,andlevers. 3. Inspectandreplacetransaxlegaskets,sealants,seals,andfasteners;inspectsealing
surfaces. 4. Removeandreplacetransaxle;inspect,replace,andaligntransaxlemountsand
subframe/cradleassembly. 5. Disassembleandcleantransaxlecomponents;reassembletransaxle. 6. Inspect,repair,and/orreplacetransaxleshiftcoverandinternalshiftforks,levers,
bushings,shafts,sleeves,detentmechanisms,interlocks,andsprings. 7. Inspectandreplaceinputshaftandoutputshaft,gears,thrustwashers,bearings,and
retainers/snaprings. 8. Inspectandreplacesynchronizerhub,sleeve,keys(inserts),springs,andblocking
(synchronizing)rings;measureblockingringclearance. 9. Inspectandreplacereverseidlergear,shaft,bearings,thrustwashers,andretainers/
snaprings.
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10. Inspect,repair,and/orreplacetransaxlecasematingsurfaces,bores,dowels, bushings,bearings,andvents.
11. Inspectandreplacetransaxlecomponentsrelatedtospeedometeroperation.12. Inspect,test,andreplacetransaxlesensors,actuators,andswitches.13. Diagnosedifferentialassemblynoiseandwear;determineneededrepairs.14. Removeandreplacedifferentialfinaldriveassembly.15. Inspect,measure,adjustandreplacedifferentialpinion(spider)gears,shaft,side
gears,thrustwashers,sidebearings,andcase/carrier.16. Diagnoselimitedslipdifferentialnoise,slippage,andchatterproblems;determine
neededrepairs.17. Measureandadjustshaftanddifferentialbearingpreloadandendplay(shim/spacer
selectionprocedure).18. Inspectlubricationsystems.19. Checkfluidlevel;refillwithproperfluid.
D. Drive Shaft/Half-Shaft and Universal Joint/Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Diagnosis and Repair (Front and Rear Wheel Drive) (5 questions) 1. Diagnoseshaftanduniversal/CVjointnoiseandvibrationproblems;determine
neededrepairs. 2. Inspect,service,andreplaceshafts,yokes,boots,anduniversal/CVjoints;verify
properphasing. 3. Inspect,service,andreplaceshaftcentersupportbearings. 4. Checkandcorrectdrive/propellershaftbalance. 5. Measuredriveshaftrunout. 6. Measureandadjustdriveshaftworkingangles. 7. Inspect,service,andreplacewheelbearings,seals,andhubs.
E. Rear Wheel Drive Axle Diagnosis and Repair (7 questions)
1. Ring and Pinion Gears (3 questions) 1. Diagnosenoise,vibration,andfluidleakageproblems;determineneededrepairs. 2. Inspectandreplacecompanionflange,yoke,andpinionseal;measurecompanion
flangerunout. 3. Measureringgearrunout;determineneededrepairs. 4. Inspectandreplaceringandpiniongearset,collapsiblespacers,sleeves(shims),
andbearings. 5. Measureandadjustdrivepiniondepth. 6. Measureandadjustdrivepinionbearingpreload(collapsiblespacerorshimtype). 7. Measureandadjustdifferential(side)bearingpreload,andringandpinionbacklash
(threadedadjusterorshimtype). 8. Performringandpiniontoothcontactpatternchecks;determineneededadjustments.
2. Differential Case/Carrier Assembly (2 questions) 1. Diagnosedifferentialassemblynoiseandvibrationproblems;determineneeded
repairs. 2. Removeandreplacedifferentialassembly. 3. Inspect,measure,adjustandreplacedifferentialpinion(spider)gears,shaft,side
gears,thrustwashers,sidebearings,andcase/carrier. 4. Measuredifferentialcase/carrierrunout;determineneededrepairs.
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3. Limited Slip/Locking Differential (1 question) 1. Diagnoselimitedslipdifferentialnoise,slippage,andchatterproblems;determine
neededrepairs. 2. Inspect,drain,andrefillwithproperlubricant. 3. Inspect,adjust,repairorreplacelimitedsliporlockingassemblycomponents.
4. Axle Shafts and Housing (1 question) 1. Diagnoserearaxleshaftnoise,vibration,andfluidleakageproblems;determine
neededrepairs. 2. Inspectandreplacerearaxleshaftwheelstuds. 3. Remove,inspect,adjust,and/orreplacerearaxleshafts,splines,seals,bearings,
andretainers. 4. Measurerearaxleflangerunoutandshaftendplay;determineneededrepairs. 5. Inspectaxlehousingandvent.
F. Four-Wheel Drive/All-Wheel Drive Component Diagnosis and Repair (8 questions) 1. Diagnosedriveassemblynoise,vibration,shifting,leakageandsteeringproblems;
determineneededrepairs. 2. Inspect,adjust,andrepairtransfercasemanualshiftingmechanisms,bushings,
mounts,levers,andbrackets. 3. Removeandreplacetransfercase. 4. Disassembletransfercase;cleanandinspectinternaltransfercasecomponents;
determineneededrepairs. 5. Reassembletransfercase. 6. Checktransfercasefluidlevel;drainandrefillwithproperfluid. 7. Inspect,service,andreplacedrive/propellershaftanduniversal/CVjoints. 8. Inspect,service,andreplacedriveaxleuniversal/CVjointsanddrive/halfshafts. 9. Inspect,service,andreplacewheelbearings,seals,andhubs.10. Checktransfercaseandaxlesealsandallvents.11. Test,diagnose,andreplaceactuationandengagementsystems(including:viscous,
hydraulic,magnetic,mechanical,vacuum,andelectrical/electronic).12. Inspecttiresforpropersizeandconditionforvehicleapplication.
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QuEStionS:
1. Amanualtransmissionslipsoutofhighgear.Whichofthesecouldbethecause?
(A)Wornblockingrings *(B)Toomuchmainshaftendplay (C)Brokensynchronizerkeys (D)Wornshifterinterlocks 2. Inavehiclewithasingle-plateclutch,lossoffreepedalcanbecausedbya: (A)wornreleasebearing. (B)brokenclutchlinkage. *(C)wornclutchdiscfacing. (D)weakpressureplatesprings. 3. Afour-speedfullysynchronizedtransmissionhasaclunkingorknocking
noiseinfirstandreverseonly. TechnicianAsaysthatabrokentoothontheclutch(input)gearcouldbethecause. TechnicianBsaysthatabrokentoothonthecounter(cluster)gearcouldbe thecause. Whoisright?
(A)Aonly *(B)Bonly (C)BothAandB (D)NeitherAnorB 4. Amanualtransaxlemakesaclunkingnoiseonaccelerationandon
deceleration. TechnicianAsaysthataloosedifferentialcasepinionshaftcouldbethecause.TechnicianBsaysthatwornCVjointscouldbethecause. Whoisright?
(A)Aonly (B)Bonly *(C)BothAandB (D)NeitherAnorB
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5. TechnicianAsaysthattheset-upshowncanbeusedtocheckpinion-to-ringgearpreload. TechnicianBsaysthattheset-upcanbeusedtocheckpinionflangenuttorque. Whoisright?
(A)Aonly (B)Bonly (C)BothAandB *(D)NeitherAnorB
6. Whichoftheseisthetechni-cianmeasuringintheillustrationshowntotheright?
*(A)Sidegearclearance (B)Ringgearrunout (C)Piniondepth (D)Bearingpreload 7. Afour-wheeldrivevehicle
vibrateswhilethefrontaxle isengaged. TechnicianAsaysthatabadfrontaxleshaftCVjointcouldbethecause.TechnicianBsaysthatdifferentfrontandreartirediameterscouldbethecause. Whoisright?
(A)Aonly *(C)BothAandB (B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB Question 8 is not like the ones above. IthasthewordEXCEPT.Forthisquestion,lookforthechoicethatcould
NOTcausethedescribedsituation.Readtheentirequestioncarefullybeforechoosingyouranswer.
8. Theclutchdoesnotreleasefullywhenthepedalispushedtothefloor. AnyofthesecouldbethecauseEXCEPT:
*(A)weakpressureplatesprings. (B)toomuchfreepedaltravel. (C)awarpedclutchdisc. (D)aseizedpilotbearing.
A3 SAmplE QuEStionS (continuEd)
PINIoN YoKEINCH PoUND
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Content Questions Percentage Area in Test of Test A. Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair 10 25% 1. Steering Columns (3) 2. Steering Units (4) 3. Steering Linkage (3) B. Suspension Systems Diagnosis and Repair 11 28% 1. Front Suspensions (6) 2. Rear Suspensions (5) C. Related Suspension and Steering Service 2 5% D. Wheel Alignment Diagnosis, Adjustment, and Repair 12 30% E. Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Service 5 13%
Total 40 100%
A. Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair (10 questions)
1. Steering Columns (3 questions) 1. Diagnosesteeringcolumnnoisesandsteeringeffortconcerns(includingmanualand
electronictiltandtelescopingmechanisms);determineneededrepairs. 2. Inspectandreplacesteeringcolumn,steeringshaftU-joint(s),flexiblecoupling(s),
collapsiblecolumns,steeringwheels(includessteeringwheelsandcolumnsequippedwithairbagsand/orothersteeringwheel/columnmountedcontrols,sensors,andcomponents).
3. Disarm,enable,andproperlyhandleairbagsystemcomponentsduringvehicle servicefollowingmanufacturers’procedures.
2. Steering Units (4 questions) 1. Diagnosesteeringgear(non-rackandpiniontype)noises,binding,vibration,
freeplay,steeringeffort,steeringpull(lead),andleakageconcerns;determine neededrepairs.
2. Diagnoserackandpinionsteeringgearnoises,binding,vibration,freeplay,steeringeffort,steeringpull(lead),andleakageconcerns;determineneededrepairs.
3. Inspectpowersteeringfluidlevelandcondition;determinefluidtypeandadjust fluidlevelinaccordancewithvehiclemanufacturers’recommendations.
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4. Inspect,adjust,align,andreplacepowersteeringpumpbelt(s),tensionersand pulleys.
5. Diagnosepowersteeringpumpnoises,vibration,andfluidleakage;determine neededrepairs.
6. Removeandreplacepowersteeringpump;inspectpumpmountingand attachingbrackets;removeandreplacepowersteeringpumppulley;transfer relatedcomponents
7. Performpowersteeringsystempressureandflowtests;determineneededrepairs. 8. Inspectandreplacepowersteeringhoses,fittings,O-rings,coolers,andfilters. 9. Removeandreplacesteeringgear(non-rackandpiniontype).10. Removeandreplacerackandpinionsteeringgear;inspectandreplacemounting
bushingsandbrackets.11. Adjuststeeringgear(non-rackandpiniontype)wormbearingpreloadandsector
lash.12. Inspectandreplacesteeringgear(non-rackandpiniontype)sealsandgaskets.13. Adjustrackandpinionsteeringgear.14. Inspectandreplacerackandpinionsteeringgearbellows/boots.15. Flush,fill,andbleedpowersteeringsystem.16. Diagnose,inspect,repairorreplacecomponentsofvariable-assiststeeringsystems.
3. Steering Linkage (3 questions) 1. Inspectandadjust(whereapplicable)frontandrearsteeringlinkagegeometry
(includingparallelismandvehiclerideheight). 2. Inspectandreplacepitmanarm. 3. Inspectandreplacecenterlink(relayrod/draglink/intermediaterod). 4. Inspect,adjust(whereapplicable),andreplaceidlerarm(s)andmountings. 5. Inspect,replace,andadjusttierods,tierodsleeves/adjusters,clamps,andtierodends
(sockets/bushings). 6. Inspectandreplacesteeringlinkagedamper(s).
B. Suspension Systems Diagnosis and Repair (13 questions)
1. Front Suspensions (6 questions) 1. Diagnosefrontsuspensionsystemnoises,handling,rideheightandridequalitycon-
cerns;determineneededrepairs. 2. Inspectandreplaceupperandlowercontrolarms,bushingsandshafts. 3. Inspectandreplacereboundandjouncebumpers. 4. Inspect,adjust,andreplacetrackbar,strutrods/radiusarmsandrelated
mounts/bushings. 5. Inspectandreplaceupperandlowerballjoints(withorwithoutwearindicators). 6. Inspectnon-independentfrontaxleassemblyfordamageandmisalignment. 7. Inspectandreplacefrontsteeringknuckle/spindleassembliesandsteeringarms. 8. Inspectandreplacefrontsuspensionsystemcoilspringsandspringinsulators
(silencers). 9. Inspectandreplacefrontsuspensionsystemleafspring(s),leafspringinsulators
(silencers),shackles,brackets,bushings,centerpins/boltsandmounts.10. Inspect,replace,andadjustfrontsuspensionsystemtorsionbarsandmounts.
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11. Inspectandreplacefrontstabilizerbar(swaybar)bushings,brackets,andlinks.12. Inspectandreplacefrontstrutcartridgeorassembly.13. Inspectandreplacefrontstrutbearingandmount.
2. Rear Suspensions (5 questions) 1. Diagnoserearsuspensionsystemnoises,handling,rideheightandridequality
concerns;determineneededrepairs. 2. Inspectandreplacerearsuspensionsystemcoilspringsandspringinsulators
(silencers). 3. Inspectandreplacerearsuspensionsystemlaterallinks/arms(trackbars),control
(trailing)arms,stabilizerbars(swaybars),bushings,andmounts. 4. Inspectandreplacerearsuspensionsystemleafspring(s),leafspringinsulators
(silencers),shackles,brackets,bushings,centerpins/boltsandmounts. 5. Inspectandreplacerearreboundandjouncebumpers. 6. Inspectandreplacerearstrutcartridgeorassembly,anduppermountassembly. 7. Inspectnon-independentrearaxleassemblyfordamageandmisalignment. 8. Inspectandreplacerearballjointsandtierod/toelinkassemblies. 9. Inspectandreplacerearknuckle/spindleassembly.
C. Related Suspension and Steering Service (2 questions) 1. Inspectandreplaceshockabsorbers,mounts,andbushings. 2. Diagnoseandservicefrontand/orrearwheelbearings/hubassemblies. 3. Diagnose,inspect,adjust,repairorreplacecomponents(includingsensors,switches,
actuators,andcontrolunits)ofelectronicallycontrolledsuspensionsystems (includingprimaryandsupplementalairsuspensionandridecontrolsystems).
4. Inspectandrepairfrontand/orrearcradle(crossmember/subframe)mountings, bushings,brackets,andbolts.
5. Diagnose,inspect,adjust,repairorreplacecomponents(includingsensors,switches,actuators,andcontrolunits)ofelectronicallycontrolledhydraulic,andelectricallyassistedsteeringsystems;initializesystemasrequired.
6. Diagnose,inspect,repairorreplacecomponentsofpowersteeringidlespeed compensationsystems.
D. Wheel Alignment Diagnosis, Adjustment, and Repair (12 questions) 1. Diagnosevehiclewander,drift,pull,hardsteering,bumpsteer(toecurve),memory
steer,torquesteer,andsteeringreturnconcerns;determineneededrepairs. 2. Measurevehiclerideheight;determineneededrepairs. 3. Measurefrontandrearwheelcamber;determineneededrepairs. 4. Adjustfrontand/orrearwheelcamberonsuspensionsystemswithacamberadjustment. 5. Measurecaster;determineneededrepairs. 6. Adjustcasteronsuspensionsystemswithacasteradjustment. 7. Measureandadjustfrontwheeltoe. 8. Centerthesteeringwheel. 9. Measuretoe-out-on-turns(turningradius/angle);determineneededrepairs.10. MeasureSAI/KPI(steeringaxisinclination/kingpininclination);determine
neededrepairs.11. Measureincludedangle;determineneededrepairs.
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12. Measurerearwheeltoe;determineneededrepairsoradjustments.13. Measurethrustangle;determineneededrepairsoradjustments.14. Measurefrontwheelbasesetback/offset;determineneededrepairsoradjustments.15. Checkfrontand/orrearcradle(crossmember/subframe)alignment;determineneeded
repairsoradjustments.
E. Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Service (5 questions) 1. Diagnosetirewearpatterns;determineneededrepairs. 2. Inspecttirecondition,size,andapplication(loadandspeedratings). 3. Measureandadjusttireairpressure. 4. Diagnosewheel/tirevibration,shimmy,andnoiseconcerns;determineneeded
repairs. 5. Rotatetires/wheelsandtorquefastenersaccordingtomanufacturers’
recommendations. 6. Measurewheel,tire,axleflange,andhubrunout(radialandlateral);determine
neededrepairs. 7. Diagnosetirepull(lead)problems;determinecorrectiveactions. 8. Dismountandmounttireonwheel. 9. Balancewheelandtireassembly.10. Testanddiagnosetirepressuremonitoringsystems(directandindirect);determine
neededrepairs.
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QuEStionS:
1. Thefrontendofavehiclevibratesupanddownwhiletravelingatmost roadspeeds. TechnicianAsaysthattoomuchradialrunoutofthefronttirescouldbe thecause.
TechnicianBsaysthatstaticout-of-balanceofthefronttirescouldbe thecause. Whoisright?
(A)Aonly *(C)BothAandB (B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB 2. Avehiclewanderswhilebeingdrivenonlevelroads.
TechnicianAsaysthattoomuchnegativecambercouldbethecause. TechnicianBsaysthattoomuchpositivecastercouldbethecause. Whoisright?
(A)Aonly (C)BothAandB (B)Bonly *(D)NeitherAnorB
3. Thealignmentsettingsshownabovewouldresultinwhichoftheseconditions? (A)Lefttirewearoninside;vehicledoesnotpulltoeitherside *(B)Righttirewearoninside;vehiclepullstoleft (C)Righttirewearonoutside;vehiclepullstoleft (D)Righttirewearonoutside;lefttirewearoninside;vehiclepullstoleft
REAdINgS SPECS Left Right Left or Right + 3/4° or - 1 1/2° or 0 to + 1/2° orCamber + 45 min. - 1° 30 min. 0 to + 30 min.
Caster 0° 0° 0° to + 1°
1/16” or 1/16” to 3/16” orToe-in .16mm .16mm to .48mm
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4. Avehiclewithrackandpinionsteeringhasashimmy. TechnicianAsaysthatwornrack-to-framemountingbushingscouldbethecause. TechnicianBsaysthatlooseinneroroutertierodends(sockets)couldbethecause. Whoisright?
(A)Aonly *(C)BothAandB (B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB 5. Duringawheelalignment,atechnicianfindsthetoe-out-on-turns
(turningradius)tobeincorrect.Whichofthesecouldbethecause? (A)Bentpitmanarm (B)Benttierod (C)Bentidlerarm *(D)Bentsteeringarm 6. Avehiclepullstotherightduringbraking.
TechnicianAsaysthatawornstrutrodbushingcouldbethecause. TechnicianBsaysthatabentrightwheelcouldbethecause. Whoisright?
*(A)Aonly (C)BothAandB (B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB
7. Whichoftheseshouldthetechniciandofirstwhenaligningalighttruckequippedwithatorsionbarfrontsuspension?
(A)Adjustthethrustangle (B)Adjustthecaster/camber (C)Check/adjustthetoe *(D)Check/adjusttherideheight(curbheight).
8. Apressuretestisbeingperformedonavehiclewithpowersteering.Thepres-surereadingstakenwhenthewheelsareattherightandleftstopsarebelowspecs.Thereadingsarenormalwhenthetestershutoffvalveisclosed. TechnicianAsaysthatthesereadingscouldbecausedbyabadsteeringgear. TechnicianBsaysthatthesereadingscouldbecausedbyabadpump. Whoisright?
*(A)Aonly (C)BothAandB (B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB
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9. Thesuspensionshownaboveisbeingcheckedforballjointwear. TechnicianAsaysthatthecheckcanbemadewiththefrontendjacked upat“X.” TechnicianBsaysthatthecheckcanbemadewiththefrontendjacked upat“Y.” Whoisright?
(A)Aonly *(B)Bonly (C)BothAandB (D)NeitherAnorB Question 10 is not like the ones above. IthasthewordEXCEPT.Forthisquestion,lookforthechoicethatcould
NOTcausethedescribedsituation.Readtheentirequestioncarefullybeforechoosingyouranswer.
10.Allofthesecouldcausetirewearifnotwithinmanufacturer’sspecsEXCEPT: *(A)caster. (B)wheelbalance. (C)toe-in. (D)camber.
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Content Questions Percentage Area in Test of Test A. Hydraulic System Diagnosis and Repair 12 27% 1. Master Cylinder (3) 2. Lines and Hoses (3) 3. Valves and Switches (3) 4. Bleeding, Flushing, and Leak Testing (3) B. Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair 5 11% C. Disc Brake Diagnosis and Repair 10 22% D. Power Assist Units Diagnosis and Repair 4 9% E. Miscellaneous Systems Diagnosis 7 16% and Repair F. Electronic Brake Control Systems—Antilock Brake Systems (ABS), Traction Control Systems TCS), and Electronic Stability Control System (ESC)—Diagnosis and Repair 7 16%
Total 45 100%
A. Hydraulic System Diagnosis and Repair (12 questions)
1. Master Cylinder (3 questions) 1. Diagnosepoorstopping,dragging,highorlowpedal,hardorspongypedalcaused
bythemastercylinder;determineneededrepairs. 2. Diagnoseproblemsinthestepbore/quicktake-upmastercylinderandinternalvalves
(e.g.volumecontroldevices,quicktake-upvalve,fast-fillvalve,pressureregulatingvalve);determineneededrepairs.
3. Measureandadjustmastercylinderpushrodlength. 4. Checkmastercylinderforfailuresbydepressingbrakepedal;determineneeded
repairs. 5. Diagnosethecauseofmastercylinderexternalfluidleakage. 6. Removeandreplacemastercylinder;benchbleedandtestoperationandinstall
mastercylinder;verifymastercylinderfunction.
2. Lines and Hoses (3 questions) 1. Diagnosepoorstopping,pulling,ordraggingcausedbyproblemsinthelinesand
hoses;determineneededrepairs. 2. Inspectbrakelinesandfittingsforleaks,dents,kinks,rust,cracks,orwear;
inspectforloosefittingsandsupports;determineneededrepairs.
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3. Inspectflexiblebrakehosesforleaks,kinks,cracks,bulging,wear,orcorrosion;inspectforloosefittingsandsupports;determineneededrepairs.
4. Replacebrakelines,hoses,fittings,andsupports;fabricatebrakelinesusingpropermaterialandflaringprocedures(doubleflareandISOtypes).
5. Inspectbrakelinesandhosesforproperroutingandsupport.
3. Valves and Switches (3 questions) 1. Diagnosepoorstopping,pulling,ordraggingcausedbyproblemsinthehydraulic
systemvalve(s);determineneededrepairs. 2. Inspect,test,andreplacemetering,proportioning,pressuredifferential,and
combinationvalves. 3. Inspect,test,replace,andadjustloadorheightsensing-typeproportioningvalve(s). 4. Inspect,test,andreplacebrakewarninglight,switch,sensorandcircuit.
4. Bleeding, Flushing, and Leak Testing (3 questions) 1. Diagnosepoorstopping,pulling,dragging,orincorrectpedaltravelcausedby
problemsinthebrakefluid;determinedneededrepairs. 2. Bleedand/orflushhydraulicsystemusingmanual,pressure,vacuum,orsurgegravity
method(s). 3. Pressuretestbrakehydraulicsystem. 4. Select,handle,store,andinstallproperbrakefluids(includingsiliconefluids).
B. Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair (5 questions) 1. Diagnosepoorstopping,pulling,dragging,orincorrectpedaltravelcausedbydrum
brakehydraulicproblems;determineneededrepairs. 2. Diagnosepoorstopping,noise,pulling,grabbing,dragging,pedalpulsation,or
incorrectpedaltravelcausedbydrumbrakemechanicalproblems;determineneededrepairs.
3. Remove,clean,inspect,andmeasurebrakedrums;followmanufacturers’ recommendationsindeterminingneedtomachineorreplace.
4. Machinedrumsaccordingtomanufacturers’proceduresandspecifications. 5. Usingpropersafetyprocedures,remove,clean,andinspectbrakeshoes/linings,
springs,pins,self-adjusters,levers,clips,brakebacking(support)platesandotherrelatedbrakehardware;determineneededrepairs.
6. Lubricatebrakeshoesupportpadsonbacking(support)plate,self-adjuster mechanisms,andotherbrakehardware.
7. Inspectwheelcylinder(s)forleakage,operation,andmounting;removeandreplacewheelcylinder(s).
8. Installbrakeshoesandrelatedhardware. 9. Pre-adjustbrakeshoesandparkingbrakebeforeinstallingbrakedrumsordrum/hub
assembliesandwheelbearings.10. Reinstallwheel,torquelugnuts,andmakefinalchecksandadjustments.
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C. Disc Brake Diagnosis and Repair (10 questions) 1. Diagnosepoorstopping,pulling,dragging,orincorrectpedaltravelcausedbydisc
brakehydraulic problems;determineneededrepairs.
2. Diagnosepoorstopping,noise,pulling,grabbing,dragging,pedalpulsationorincorrectpedaltravelcausedbydiscbrakemechanicalproblems;determineneededrepairs.
3. Retractintegralparkingbrakecaliperpiston(s)accordingtomanufacturers recommendations.
4. Removecaliperassemblyfrommountings;inspectforleaksanddamagetocaliperhousing.
5. Clean,inspect,andmeasurecalipermountingsandslides/pinsforwearanddamage. 6. Remove,clean,andinspectpadsandretaininghardware;determineneededrepairs,
adjustments,andreplacements. 7. Cleancaliperassembly;inspectexternalpartsforwear,rust,scoring,anddamage;
replaceanydamagedorwornparts;determinetheneedtorepairorreplacecaliperassembly.
8. Clean,inspect,andmeasurerotorwithadialindicatorandamicrometer;followmanufacturers’recommendationsindeterminingtheneedtoindex,machineor replacetherotor.
9. Removeandreplacerotor.10. Machinerotor,usingon-caroroff-carmethod,accordingtomanufacturers’
proceduresandspecifications.11. Installpads,calipers,andrelatedattachinghardware;lubricatecomponentsfollowing
manufacturers’proceduresandspecifications;bleedsystem.12. Adjustcaliperswithintegratedparkingbrakesaccordingtomanufacturers’
recommendations.13. Fillmastercylindertoproperlevelwithrecommendedfluid;inspectcaliperforleaks.14. Reinstallwheel,torquelugnuts,andmakefinalchecksandadjustments.15. Roadtestvehicleandburnish/break-inpadsaccordingtomanufacturer’s
recommendations
D. Power Assist Units Diagnosis and Repair (4 questions) 1. Testpedalfreetravelwithandwithoutenginerunningtocheckpowerbooster
operation. 2. Checkvacuumsupply(manifoldorauxiliarypump)tovacuum-typepowerbooster. 3. Inspectthevacuum-typepowerboosterunitforvacuumleaksandproperoperation;
inspectthecheckvalveforproperoperation;repair,adjust,orreplacepartsas necessary.
4. Inspectandtesthydro-boostsystemandaccumulatorforleaksandproperoperation;repairorreplacepartsasnecessary;refillsystem.
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E. Miscellaneous Systems (Pedal linkage, Wheel Bearings, Parking Brakes, Electrical, etc.) Diagnosis and Repair (7 questions) 1. Diagnosewheelbearingnoises,wheelshimmyandvibrationproblems;determine
neededrepairs. 2. Remove,clean,inspect,repackwheelbearings,orreplacewheelbearingsandraces;
replaceseals;replacehubandbearingassemblies;adjustwheel/hubbearings accordingtomanufacturers’specifications.
3. Checkparkingbrakesystem;inspectcablesandpartsforwear,rust,andcorrosion;cleanorreplacepartsasnecessary;lubricateassembly.
4. Adjustparkingbrakeassembly;checkoperation. 5. Testtheparkingbrakeindicatorlight,switchandwiring. 6. Test,adjust,repairorreplacebrakestoplightswitch,lamps,andrelatedcircuits. 7. Inspectandtestbrakepedallinkageforbinding,looseness,andadjustment;
determineneededrepairs.
F. Electronic Brake Control Systems: Antilock Brake System (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), and Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) Diagnosis and Repair (7 questions) 1. Followmanufacturers’serviceandsafetyprecautionswheninspecting,testingand
servicingelectronicbrakecontrolsystem,hydraulic,electrical,andmechanical components.
2. Diagnosepoorstopping,wheellockup,falseactivation,pedalfeelandtravel,pedalpulsation,andnoiseconcernsassociatedwiththeelectronicbrakecontrolsystem;determineneededrepairs.
3. Observeelectronicbrakecontrolsystemindicatorlight(s)atstartupandduringroadtest;determineiffurtherdiagnosisisneeded.
4. Diagnoseelectronicbrakecontrolsystem,electroniccontrol(s),components,andcircuitsusingon-boarddiagnosisand/orrecommendedtestequipment;determineneededrepairs.
5. Bleedand/orflushtheelectronicbrakecontrolhydraulicsystemfollowing manufacturers’procedures.
6. Removeandinstallelectronicbrakecontrolsystemcomponentsfollowing manufacturers’proceduresandspecifications;observeproperplacementof componentsandroutingofwiringharness.
7. Test,diagnoseandserviceelectronicbrakecontrolsystemsensors(suchas speed,yaw,steeringangle,brakepedalposition,etc.)andcircuitsfollowing manufacturers’recommendedprocedures(includesoutputsignal,resistance, shortstovoltage/ground,andfrequencydata.).
8. Diagnoseelectronicbrakecontrolsystembrakingconcernscausedbyvehicle modifications(wheel/tiresize,curbheight,finaldriveratio,etc.)andothervehiclemechanicalandelectrical/electronicmodifications(communication,security,andradio,etc.).
9. Repairwiringharnessandconnectorsfollowingmanufacturers’procedures.
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QuEStionS:
1. Whichofthesewouldmostlikelyhappenifthemeasurementsintheset-upshownabovevariedfrommanufacturer’sspecs?
(A)NoisyBrakeoperation *(C)Pulsatingbrakepedal (B)Brakegraborpull (D)Lowbrakepedal 2. Thebrakepedalonavehiclewithpower-assisteddisc/drumbrakesmoves
slowlytothefloorduringbraking.Whichofthesecouldbethecause? *(A)Aleakingmastercylinderprimarycup (B)Aleakingpowerbrakebooster (C)Aleakingmastercylinderresidualcheckvalve (D)Aninternalleakinthecombinationvalve 3. Onavehiclewithdisc/drumbrakes,thefrontbrakesgrabquicklywhenlight
pedalpressureisapplied.Thiscouldbecausedbyabad: (A)proportioningvalve. *(C)meteringvalve. (B)pressuredifferentialvalve. (D)residualcheckvalve. 4. Onavehiclewithsinglepiston,floatingcaliperdiscbrakes,thediscbrakepad
betweenthecaliperpistonandtherotorisbadlyworn.Theotherbrakepadisonlyslightlyworn. TechnicianAsaysthattoomuchrotorrunoutcouldbethecause. TechnicianBsaysthatafrozencaliperpistoncouldbethecause. Whoisright?
(A)Aonly (C)BothAandB (B)Bonly *(D)NeitherAnorB
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5. Whenthebrakesareapplied,avibrationcomesfromthefrontofavehiclewithadisc/drumsystem.Whichofthesecouldbethecause?
(A)Unequaltirepressure (B)Bindingcaliperslides *(C)Excessiverotorrunout (D)Afrozencaliperpiston 6. Afrontdiscbrakerotorisslightlybelowminimumthicknessspecificationafter
machining.Thetechnicianshould: (A)reusetherotor. *(B)replacetherotor. (C)applyanon-directionalfinishtotherotor. (D)machinetheotherfrontrotortothesamethickness. 7. Ahydraulicbrakelineisleaking.Whichoftheseisthecorrectrepair? (A)Cutoutthebadsectionandreplacewithnewsteeltubingusing
compressionfittings. (B)Replacetheleakinglinewithdouble-flaredseamlesscoppertubing. (C)Cutoutthebadsectionandreplacewithsingle-flaredsteeltubingusing
flarenutsandunions. *(D)Replacetheleakinglinewithdouble-flaredsteeltubing.
8. Theset-upshownaboveisusedtocheck: (A)rotorparallelism. *(C)rotorlateralrunout(wobble). (B)wheelbearingadjustment. (D)rotorfacewear.
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9. Thedragonavehicle’sdrumbrakesincreasesaftereachapplicationuntiltheylockup.Bleedingthesystemrestoresnormaloperationforashorttime;thendragincreasesuntilthebrakeslockupagain.Whichofthesecouldbethecause?
*(A)Ablockedcompensatingport (B)Ablockedbreatherport (C)Wrongbrakeshoeadjustment (D)Weakbrakeshoereturnsprings 10.Withthebrakesapplied,thepedalmovesdownslightlywhentheengineis
startedonavehiclewithpowerbrakes. TechnicianAsaysthatthecausecouldbealeakingpowerbrakebooster diaphragm. TechnicianBsaysthatthecausecouldbeastuckclosedcheckvalveonthepowerbrakeboostermanifold. Whoisright?
(A)Aonly (B)Bonly (C)BothAandB *(D)NeitherAnorB
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tESt SpEcificAtionS And tASk liSt ElEctricAl/ElEctronic SyStEmS (tESt A6)
Content Questions Percentage Area in Test of Test A. General Electrical/Electronic System Diagnosis 13 26% B. Battery and Starting System Diagnosis and Repair 9 18% C. Charging System Diagnosis and Repair 5 10% D. Lighting Systems Diagnosis and Repair 6 12% E. Instrument Cluster and Driver Information Systems Diagnosis and Repair 6 12% F. Body Electrical Systems Diagnosis and Repair 11 22%
Total 50 100%
A. General Electrical/Electronic System Diagnosis (13 questions) 1. Checkvoltagesandvoltagedropsinelectrical/electroniccircuits;interpretreadings
anddetermineneededrepairs. 2. Checkcurrentflowinelectrical/electroniccircuitsandcomponents;interpretreadings
anddetermineneededrepairs. 3. Checkcontinuityandresistancesinelectrical/electroniccircuitsandcomponents;
interpretreadingsanddetermineneededrepairs. 4. Checkelectroniccircuitwaveforms;interpretreadingsanddetermineneededrepairs. 5. Usescan-tooldataand/ordiagnostictroublecodes(DTCs)todiagnoseelectronic
systems;interpretreadingsanddeterminenecessaryaction. 6. Findshorts,grounds,opens,andresistanceproblemsinelectrical/electroniccircuits;
determineneededrepairs. 7. Measureanddiagnosethecause(s)ofabnormalkeyoffbatterydrain(parasiticdraw);
determineneededrepairs. 8. Inspect,test,andreplacefusiblelinks,circuitbreakers,fuses,diodes,andcurrent
limitingdevices. 9. Readandinterpretelectricalschematicdiagramsandsymbols.10. Diagnosefailuresinthedatabuscommunicationsnetwork;determineneededrepairs.11. Removeandreplacecontrolmodules;programasneeded.
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B. Battery and Starting System Diagnosis and Repair (9 questions) 1. Performbatterystateofchargetest;determineneededservice. 2. Performbatterytests(loadandcapacitance)determineneededservice. 3 Maintainorrestoreelectronicmemoryfunctions. 4. Performslow/fastbatterychargeinaccordancewithmanufacturer’s
recommendations. 5. Inspect,clean,andrepairorreplacebattery(s),batterycables,connectors,clamps
holddowns,andventtubes. 6. Jumpstartavehicleusingjumpercables,andaboosterbatteryorauxiliarypower
supply. 7. Performstartercurrentdrawtest;determineneededrepairs. 8. Performstartercircuitvoltagedroptests;determineneededrepairs. 9. Inspect,test,andrepairorreplacestarter,relays,solenoids,modules,switches,con-
nectors,andwiresofstartercircuits.10. Differentiatebetweenelectricalandenginemechanicalproblemsthatcauseaslow
crank,nocrank,extendedcranking,oracrankingnoisecondition.
C. Charging System Diagnosis and Repair (5 questions) 1. Diagnosechargingsystemproblemsthatcause,anocharge,alowcharge,oranover-
chargecondition;determineneededrepairs. 2. Inspectandreinstall/replacepulleys,tensionersanddrivebelts;adjustbeltsandcheck
alignment. 3. Performchargingsystemvoltageoutputtest;determineneededrepairs. 4. Performchargingsystemcurrentoutputtest;determineneededrepairs. 5. Inspectandtestgenerator(alternator)controlcomponentsincludingcomputers/
regulators;determineneededrepairs. 6. Performchargingcircuitvoltagedroptests;determineneededrepairs. 7. Inspect,test,andrepairorreplaceconnectorsandwiresofchargingsystemcircuits. 8. Remove,inspect,andreplacegenerator(alternator).
D. Lighting Systems Diagnosis and Repair (6 questions) 1. Diagnosethecauseofbrighterthannormal,intermittent,dim,continuousorno
operationofexteriorlighting;determineneededrepairs. 2. Inspect,replace,andaim/levelheadlights/bulbsincludinghigh-intensitydischarge
systems(HID),andauxiliarylights(foglights/drivinglights). 3. Inspect,test,andrepairorreplaceswitches,relays,bulbs,LEDs,sockets,connectors,
wires,andcontrollersofexteriorlighting. 4. Diagnosethecauseofturnsignaland/orhazardlightsystemmalfunctions;determine
neededrepairs. 5. Inspect,test,andrepairorreplaceswitches,flasherunits,bulbs,sockets,connectors,
wires,andcontrollersofturnsignalandhazardlightcircuits. 6. Diagnosethecauseofintermittent,dim,continuousornooperationofinterior
lightingcircuits(courtesy,dome,map,vanity,cargo,trunk,andhood);determineneededrepairs.
7. Inspect,test,andrepairorreplaceswitches,relays,bulbs,sockets,connectors,wires,andcontrollersofinteriorlightingcircuits(courtesy,dome,map,vanity,cargo,trunk,andhood).
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8. Inspect,test,andrepairorreplacetrailerwiringharness,relays,connectors,andcontrollers.
E. Instrument Cluster and Driver Information Systems Diagnosis and Repair (6 questions) 1. Diagnosethecauseofintermittent,dim,nolights,continuousoperation,ornobright-
nesscontrolofinstrumentlightingcircuits;determineneededrepairs. 2. Inspect,test,andrepairorreplaceswitches,relays,bulbs,LEDs,sockets,connectors,
wires,andcontrollersofinstrumentlightingcircuits. 3. Diagnosethecauseofhigh,low,intermittent,ornoreadingsonelectronicinstrument
clustergauges;determineneededrepairs. 4. Diagnosethecauseofconstant,intermittent,ornooperationofwarninglights,indi-
catorlights,audiblewarningdevices,andotherdriverinformationsystems;deter-mineneededrepairs.
5. Inspect,test,andrepairorreplacebulbs,sockets,connectors,switches,relays,sensors,timers,wires,gauges,sendingunits,sensors,electroniccomponents,andcontrollersofelectronicinstrumentclustersanddriverinformationsystemcircuits.
F. Body Electrical Systems Diagnosis and Repair (11 questions) 1. Diagnoseoperationofcomfortandconvenienceaccessoriesandrelatedcircuits
(suchas:powerwindow,powerseats,pedalheight,powerlocks,trucklocks,remotestart,moonroof,sunroof,sunshade,remotekeylessentry,voiceactivation,steeringwheelcontrols,backupcamera,parkassist,andautodimmingheadlamps);determineneededrepairs.
2. Inspect,test,andrepairorreplacecomponents,connectorsandwiringofcomfortandconvenienceaccessories.
3. Diagnoseoperationofheatedandcooledaccessoriesandrelatedcircuits(suchas:heated/cooledseats,heatedsteeringwheel,heatedmirror,heatedglass,andheated/cooledcupholders);determineneededrepairs.
4. Inspect,test,andrepairorreplacecomponents,connectorsandwiringofheatedandcooledaccessories.
5. Diagnoseoperationofsecurity/anti-theftsystemsandrelatedcircuits(suchas:theftdeterrent,doorlocks,remotekeylessentry,remotestart,andstarter/fueldisable);determineneededrepairs.
6. Inspect,test,andrepairorreplacecomponents,connectorsandwiringofsecurity/anti-theftsystems.
7. Diagnoseoperationofentertainmentandrelatedcircuits(suchas:radio,DVD,remoteCDchanger,navigation,amplifiers,speakers,antennas,andvoiceactivatedaccessories);determineneededrepairs.
8. Inspect,test,repairand/orreplacecomponents,connectorsandwiringof entertainmentsystems.
9. Diagnoseoperationofsafetysystemsandrelatedcircuits(suchas:airbags,seatbeltpretensioners,occupancyclassification,wipers,washers,collisionavoidance,passivespeedcontrol,heads-updisplay,parkassist,andbackupcamera);determineneededrepairs.
10. Inspect,test,andrepairorreplacecomponents,connectorsandwiringofsafety systems.
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QuEStionS:
1. Inthechargingsystemshownabove,themeterreadingwillshow: (A)chargingoutputvoltage. (B)regulatoroperatingvoltage. *(C)chargingcircuitvoltagedrop (D)ignitionswitchvoltagedrop. 2. Theoilpressurelightstaysonwhenevertheengineisrunning.Theoilpressure
hasbeencheckedandmeetsspecs. TechnicianAsaysthatagroundinthecircuitbetweentheindicatorlightandthepressureswitchcouldbethecause. TechnicianBsaysthatanopeninthepressureswitchcouldbethecause. Whoisright?
*(A)Aonly (C)BothAandB (B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB 3. Thepassengersidepowerwindowoperatesproperlywhenusingthepassenger
sidecontrolswitch,butthewindowwillonlyoperateintheDOWNpositionwhenusingthedriver’ssidemastercontrolswitch.Whichofthesecouldbethecause?
(A)Apinchedwirefromthepassengersidecontrolswitchtothewindowmotor
(B)Anopenwiretothedriver’ssidewindowmotor (C)Agroundedpowerwiretothepowerwindowcircuitbreaker *(D)Anopencircuitinthedriver’ssidemastercontrolswitch
SAmplE QuEStionSElEctricAl/ElEctronic SyStEmS (tESt A6)
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4. Thebulbinthecircuitshownabovedoesnotlight.Tofindtheactualvoltageatthebulb,thetechnicianshouldtouchthered(+)probeofthevoltmeterto:
(A)pointAandtheblack(-)probetoground. (B)groundandtheblack(-)probetopointG. *(C)pointGandtheblack(-)probetoground. (D)groundandtheblack(-)probetopointA.
5. TechnicianAsaysthatifafusiblelinkinthealternatorchargingcircuitisreplacedwithsystemsizedwire,thecircuitwillbeunprotected. TechnicianBsaysthatifafusiblelinkinthealternatorchargingcircuitisreplacedwithsystemsizedwire,thebatterywillovercharge. Whoisright?
*(A)Aonly (C)BothAandB (B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB 6. Astartersolenoidclicksbutthestarterdoesnotcranktheengine.
TechnicianAsaysthatburnedsolenoidcontactscouldbethecause. TechnicianBsaysthatapoorbatterycableconnectioncouldbethecause. Whoisright?
(A)Aonly *(C)BothAandB (B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB
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SWItCHH
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7. Thehornsinthecircuitshownaboveonlyblowwhenajumperwireis connectedbetweenterminals30and87ofthehornrelay. TechnicianAsaysthatafailedhornrelaycouldbethecause. TechnicianBsaysthatashort-to-groundinthecircuitbetweenthehornrelayandthehornbuttoncouldbethecause. Whoisright?
*(A)Aonly (C)BothAandB (B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB Questions 8 and 9 are not like the ones above. EachhasthewordEXCEPT.Foreachofthesequestions,lookforthechoice
thatcouldNOTcausethedescribedsituation.Readtheentirequestioncare-fullybeforechoosingyouranswer.
8. AllofthesecouldcausehighstartercurrentdrawEXCEPT: (A)wornstarterbushings. *(B)abadstarterrelay. (C)groundedfieldcoils. (D)agroundedarmature. 9. Thestarterwillnot“crank,”andthesolenoiddoesnot“click”onavehiclewith
anautomatictransmission.AllofthesecouldbethecauseEXCEPT: (A)amisadjustedneutralsafetyswitch. *(B)anopensolenoidhold-inwinding. (C)anopencircuitbetweenthesolenoidandtheignitionswitch. (D)anopeninthesolenoidgroundcircuit.
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Content Questions Percentage Area in Test of Test A. A/C System Service, Diagnosis, and Repair 17 34% B. Refrigeration System Component Diagnosis and Repair 10 20% 1. Compressor and Clutch (5) 2. Evaporator, Condenser and Related Components (5) C. Heating and Engine Cooling Systems Diagnosis and Repair 4 8% D. Operating Systems and Related Controls Diagnosis and Repair 19 38% 1. Electrical (10) 2. Vacuum/Mechanical (2) 3. Automatic and Semi-Automatic Heating, Ventilating and A/C Systems (7)
Total 50 100%
A. A/C System Service, Diagnosis, and Repair (17 questions) 1. IdentifysystemtypeandconductperformancetestontheA/Csystem;determine
neededrepairs. 2. DiagnoseA/Csystemproblemsindicatedbysystempressuresand/ortemperature
readings;determineneededrepairs. 3. DiagnoseA/Csystemproblemsindicatedbysight,sound,smell,andtouch
procedures;determineneededrepairs. 4. LeaktestA/Csystem;determineneededrepairs. 5. IdentifyA/Csystemrefrigerantandexistingchargeamount;recoverrefrigerant. 6.EvacuateA/Csystem. 7. InspectA/Csystemcomponentsforcontamination;determineneededrepairs. 8. ChargeA/Csystemwithrefrigerant(liquidorvapor). 9. IdentifyA/Csystemlubricanttypeandcapacity;replenishlubricantifnecessary.10. Inspectandreplacepassengercompartment(cabinair,pollen)filter.11. Disarmandenabletheairbagsystemforvehicleservicefollowingmanufacturers
recommendedprocedures.12. Readdiagnostictroublecodes(DTCs)andinterpretscantooldatastream.13. Readandinterprettechnicalliterature(servicepublicationsandinformationincluding
wiringschematics).
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14. Useascantool,digitalmultimeter(DMM),ordigitalstorageoscilloscope(DSO) toinspectortestHVACsystemsensors,actuators,circuits,andcontrolmodules; determineneededrepairs.
15. Verifycorrectoperationofcertifiedequipment.16. Recycleorproperlydisposeofrefrigerant.17. Labelandstorerefrigerant.18. Testrecycledrefrigerantfornon-condensablegases.
B. Refrigeration System Component Diagnosis and Repair (10 questions)
1. Compressor and Clutch (5 questions) 1. DiagnoseA/Csystemproblemsthatcausetheprotectiondevices(pressure,thermal,
andelectroniccontrols)tointerruptsystemoperation;determineneededrepairs. 2.Inspect,test,andreplaceA/Csystempressureandthermalprotectiondevices. 3.Inspect,adjust,andreplaceA/Ccompressordrivebelts,pulleysandtensioners. 4.Inspect,test,service,andreplaceA/Ccompressorclutchcomponentsorassembly. 5.Identifyrequiredlubricanttype;inspectandcorrectlevelinA/Ccompressor. 6.Inspect,test,serviceorreplaceA/Ccompressor. 7.Inspect,repairorreplaceA/Ccompressormountings/fasteners.
2. Evaporator, Condenser, and Related Components (5 questions) 1.Inspect,repair,orreplaceA/Csystemmufflers,hoses,lines,filters,fittings,andseals. 2.InspectA/Ccondenserforproperairflow. 3.Inspect,test,andcleanorreplaceA/Csystemcondenser;checkmountingsandair
seals. 4.Inspectandreplacereceiver/drier,accumulator/drier,ordesiccant. 5.Inspect,test,andreplaceexpansionvalve(s). 6.Inspectandreplaceorificetube(s). 7.Inspect,test,clean,orreplaceevaporator(s). 8.Inspect,cleanandrepairevaporatorhousing,andwaterdrain. 9.Inspect,test,andreplaceevaporatorpressure/temperaturecontrolsystemsanddevices.10.Identify,inspect,andreplaceA/Csystemservicevalves(gaugeconnections)and
valvecaps.11.InspectandreplaceA/Csystemhighpressurereliefdevice.
C. Heating and Engine Cooling Systems Diagnosis and Repair (4 questions) 1.Diagnosethecauseoftemperaturecontrolproblemsintheheater/ventilationsystem;
determineneededrepairs. 2.Diagnosewindowfoggingproblems;determineneededrepairs. 3.Performenginecoolingsystemtests(pressure,electrolysis,concentration,andcon-
tamination);determineneededrepairs. 4.Inspectandreplaceenginecoolingandheatersystemhosesandpipes. 5.Inspect,test,andreplaceradiator,pressurecap,coolantrecoverysystem,andwater
pump. 6.Inspect,test,andreplacethermostat,bypass,andhousing. 7.Identify,inspect,recovercoolant;flushandrefillsystemwithpropercoolant;bleed
systemasnecessary. 8.Inspect,test,andreplacefan,(bothelectricalandmechanical),fanclutch,fanbelts,
fanshroud,andairdams.
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9. Inspect,test,andreplaceheatercoolantcontrolvalve(manual,vacuum,andelectricaltypes)andauxiliarycoolantpump.
10. Inspect,flush,andreplaceheatercore.
D. Operating Systems and Related Controls Diagnosis and Repair (19 questions)
1. Electrical (10 questions) 1. Diagnosethecauseoffailuresintheelectricalcontrolsystemofheating,ventilating,
andA/Csystems;determineneededrepairs. 2. Inspect,test,repair,andreplaceA/Cheaterblowermotors,blowermotorspeed
controls,resistors,switches,relays/modules,wiring,andprotectiondevices. 3. Inspect,test,repair,andreplaceA/Ccompressorclutchcoil,relay/modules,wiring,
sensors,switches,diodes,andprotectiondevices. 4. Inspect,test,repair,replace,andadjustA/Crelatedpowertraincontrolsystemsand
components. 5. Inspect,test,repair,replace,andadjustloadsensitiveA/Ccompressorcutoffsystems. 6. Inspect,test,repair,andreplaceenginecooling/condenserfanmotors,relays/modules,
switches,sensors,wiring,andprotectiondevices. 7. Inspect,test,adjust,repairandreplaceclimatecontrolsystemelectricactuatormotors,
relays/modules,switches,sensors,wiring,andprotectiondevices(includingdual/multi-zonesystems).
8. Inspect,test,service,orreplaceheating,ventilating,andA/Ccontrolpanelassemblies.
2. Vacuum/Mechanical (2 questions) 1. Diagnosethecauseoffailuresoftheheating,ventilating,andA/Cvacuumandme-
chanicalcontrolsystems;determineneededrepairs. 2. Inspect,test,service,orreplaceheating,ventilating,andA/Ccontrolpanelassemblies. 3. Inspect,test,adjust,andreplaceheating,ventilating,andA/Ccontrolcablesandlink-
ages. 4. Inspect,test,andreplaceheating,ventilating,andA/Cvacuumsystemactuators
(diaphragms/motors),hoses,reservoir,checkvalve,andrestrictors. 5. Inspect,test,adjust,repair,orreplaceheating,ventilating,andA/Cducts,doors,and
outlets(includingdual/multi-zonesystems).
3. Automatic and Semi-Automatic Heating, Ventilating, and A/C Systems (7 questions) 1. Diagnosetemperaturecontrolsystemproblems;determineneededrepairs. 2. Diagnoseblowersystemproblems;determineneededrepairs. 3. Diagnoseairdistributionsystemproblems;determineneededrepairs(includingdual/
multi-zonesystems). 4. Diagnosecompressorclutchcontrolsystem;determineneededrepairs. 5. Inspect,test,adjustorreplaceclimateandblowercontrolsensors. 6. Inspect,test,adjust,andreplacedooractuator(s). 7. Inspect,test,andreplaceheaterwatervalveandcontrols. 8. Inspect,test,andreplaceelectricandvacuummotors,solenoids,andswitches. 9. Inspect,test,replace,and/orprogramAutomaticTemperatureControl(ATC)control
paneland/orclimatecontrolcomputer/module.10. CheckandadjustcalibrationofAutomaticTemperatureControl(ATC)system.11. Diagnosedatacommunicationissues,includingdiagnostictroublecodes(DTCs)that
affectA/Csystemoperation.
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QuEStionS:
1. Priortorecovery,anunknownrefrigerantisidentified.Thetechnicianshould: (A)dischargeitintotheatmosphere. *(B)recoveritandtreatitascontaminated. (C)recoveritandrecycleitasR-12. (D)recoveritandrecycleitasR-134a. 2. Acompressorclutchwillnotengage,butthereis14.2vandagoodgroundat
theclutchcoilconnector.Whichofthesecouldbethecause? (A)Alowrefrigerantlevel (B)Alocked-upcompressor *(C)Anincorrectairgap (D)Abadpressurecyclingswitch 3. TechnicianAsaysthatevacuatinganA/Csystemwillremoveair
andmoisturefromthesystem. TechnicianBsaysthatevacuatinganA/Csystemwillremovedirtparticlesfromthesystem. Whoisright?
*(A)Aonly (B)Bonly (C)BothAandB (D)NeitherAnorB 4. Theblowermotorintheschematic
shownworksonlywiththeblowerswitchintheNumber4position. Thiscouldbecausedbyafailed:
(A)blowermotor. (B)blowermotorground. (C)blowermotorrelay. *(D)blowermotorresistor.
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5. TochargeanA/Csystemwhileitisrunning,therefrigerantshouldbeaddedto: (A)thehighsideonly. *(B)thelowsideonly. (C)boththehighandthelowsides. (D)eitherthehighorthelowside. 6. WiththeA/Csystemoperatingatanambient(outside)temperatureof85°F,
thelowpressureguagereads5psiandthehighpressureguagereads105psi.Whatdothesereadingsindicate?
(A)Normaloperation *(B)Lowrefrigerantlevel (C)Arestrictioninthehighside (D)Brokencompressorreedvalves 7. Thetechnicianmeasures14.2voltsattheA/Cclutchcoil,buttheA/Cclutch
willnotengage. TechnicianAsaysthatabadclutchcoilcouldbethecause. TechnicianBsaysthatabadclutchcoilgroundcouldbethecause. Whoisright? (A)Aonly *(C)BothAandB (B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB Question 8 is not like the ones above. IthasthewordEXCEPT.Forthisquestion,lookforthechoicethatcould
NOTcausethedescribedsituation.Readtheentirequestioncarefullybeforechoosingyouranswer.
8. ThehighsidepressureinanA/Csystemisabovespecs.AllofthesecouldbethecauseEXCEPT:
(A)anoverchargeofrefrigerant. (B)arestrictedairflowacrossthecondenser. (C)apluggedexpansionvalve. *(D)abrokencompressorreedvalve.
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tESt SpEcificAtionS And tASk liStEnginE pErformAncE (tESt A8)
Content Questions Percentage Area in Test of Test A. General Diagnosis 12 24% B. Ignition System Diagnosis and Repair 8 16% C. Fuel, Air Induction and Exhaust Systems Diagnosis and Repair 9 18% D. Emissions Control Systems Diagnosis and Repair (Including OBD II) 8 16% 1. Positive Crankcase Ventilation (1) 2. Exhaust Gas Recirculation (2) 3. Secondary Air Injection (AIR) and Catalytic Converter (2) 4. Evaporative Emissions Controls (3) E. Computerized Engine Controls Diagnosis and Repair (Including OBD II) 13 26%
Total 50 100%
A. General Diagnosis (12 questions) 1. Verifydriver’scomplaint,performvisualinspection,and/orroadtestvehicle;
determineneededaction. 2. Researchapplicablevehicleandserviceinformation,suchasenginemanagement
systemoperation,vehicleservicehistory,serviceprecautions,technicalservice bulletins,andservicecampaigns/recalls.
3. Diagnosenoisesand/orvibrationproblemsrelatedtoengineperformance;determineneededaction.
4. Diagnosethecauseofunusualexhaustcolor,odor,andsound;determineneededac-tion.
5. Performenginemanifoldvacuumorpressuretests;determineneededaction. 6. Performcylinderpowerbalancetest;determineneededaction. 7. Performcylindercrankingcompressiontest;interpretrunningcompressiontest
results;determineneededaction. 8. Performcylinderleakage/leak-downtest;determineneededaction. 9. Diagnoseenginemechanical,electrical,electronic,fuel,andignitionproblemswith
anoscilloscope,engineanalyzer,and/orscantool;determineneededaction.
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10. PrepareandinspectvehicleforHC,CO,CO2,andO2exhaustgasanalysis;performtestandinterpretexhaustgasreadings.
11. Verifyvalveadjustmentonengineswithmechanicalorhydrauliclifters.12. Verifycamshafttiming;verifyoperationofcamshafttimingcomponents,including
enginesequippedwithvariablevalvetiming;determineneededaction.13. Diagnoseemissionsordriveabilityproblemscausedbyoilrelatedissues,suchas
incorrectpressure,poorquality,incorrectlevel,orincorrecttypeusedforthe application.
14. Verifyengineoperatingtemperature,checkcoolantlevelandcondition,performcoolingsystempressuretest;determineneededrepairs.
15. Inspectandtestmechanically/hydraulically/electronicallyoperatedfans,fanclutch,fanshroud/ducting,andfancontroldevices;determineneededrepairs.
16. Readandinterpretelectricalschematicdiagramsandsymbols.17. Testanddiagnoseemissionsordriveabilityproblemscausedbybatterycondition,
connections,orexcessivekey-offbatterydrain;determineneededrepairs.18. Performstartercurrentdrawtest;determineneededaction.19. Performstarterandchargingcircuitvoltagedroptests;determineneededaction. 20Testanddiagnoseengineperformanceproblemsresultingfromchargingsystem
failures;determineneededaction.21. Inspect,adjust,andreplacealternator(generator)drivebelts,pulleys,clutches,
tensionersandfans.22. Inspect,test,andrepairorreplacechargingcomponents,connectorsandwiresinthe
starterandchargingcontrolcircuits.Inspect,test,andrepairorreplacecomponentsandwiresinthestartercontrolcircuit.
B. Ignition System Diagnosis and Repair (8 questions) 1. Diagnoseignitionsystemrelatedproblemssuchasnostarting,hardstarting,engine
misfire,poordriveability,sparkknock,powerloss,poormileage,andemissions problems;determinerootcause;determineneededrepairs.
2. Interpretignitionsystemrelateddiagnostictroublecodes(DTCs);determineneededrepairs.
3. Inspect,test,repair,orreplaceignitionprimarycircuitwiringandcomponents. 4. Inspect,test,service,repairorreplaceignitionsystemsecondarycircuitwiringand
components. 5. Inspect,test,andreplaceignitioncoil(s). 6. Inspect,test,andreplaceignitionsystemsensors;adjustasnecessary. 7. Inspect,test,and/orreplaceignitioncontrolmodule(ICM)/powertrain/enginecontrol
module(PCM/ECM);reprogramasneeded.
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C. Fuel, Air Induction and Exhaust System Diagnosis and Repair (9 questions)NOTE:Fuelandairinductionsystemdiagnosisandrepairwillincludevehiclesequippedwithspeeddensity(MAP)andmassairflow(MAF)systems.TheseapplicationswillbeidentifiedinASEtests. 1. Diagnosefuelsystemrelatedproblems,includinghotorcoldnostarting,hard
starting,poordriveability,incorrectidlespeed,pooridle,flooding,hesitation,surg-ing,enginemisfire,powerloss,stalling,poormileage,andemissionsproblems;determinerootcause;determineneededaction.
2. Interpretfuelorinductionsystemrelateddiagnostictroublecodes(DTCs);analyzefueltrimandotherscantooldata;determineneededrepairs.
3. Inspectfueltank,fillerneck,andgascap;inspectandreplacefuellines,fittings,andhoses;checkfuelforcontaminantsandquality;determineneededrepairs.
4. Inspect,test,andreplacefuelpump(s)and/orfuelpumpassembly;inspect,service,andreplacefuelfilters.
5. Inspectandtestelectricfuelpumpcontrolcircuitsandcomponents;determineneededrepairs.
6. Inspect,test,andrepairorreplacefuelpressureregulationsystemandcomponents offuelinjectionsystems;performfuelpressure/volumetest.
7. Inspect,remove,serviceorreplacethrottleassembly;makerelatedadjustments and/orperforminitializationorrelearnprocedureasrequired.
8. Inspect,test,clean,andreplacefuelinjectorsandfuelrails. 9. Inspect,service,andrepairorreplaceairfiltrationsystemcomponents.10. Inspectthrottleassembly,airinductionsystem,intakemanifoldandgasketsfor
air/vacuumleaks,restrictionsand/orunmeteredair.11. Remove,clean,inspect,test,andrepairorreplacefuelsystemvacuumandelectrical
componentsandconnections.12. Inspect,service,andreplaceexhaustmanifold,exhaustpipes,oxygensensors,
mufflers,catalyticconverters,resonators,tailpipes,andheatshields.13. Testforexhaustsystemrestrictionorleaks;determineneededaction.14. Inspect,test,cleanandrepairorreplaceturbochargerorsuperchargerandsystem
components.
D. Emissions Control Systems Diagnosis and Repair (Including OBD II) (8 questions)
1. Positive Crankcase Ventilation (1 question) 1. Testanddiagnoseemissionsordriveabilityproblemscausedbypositivecrankcase
ventilation(PCV)system. 2. Inspect,service,andreplacepositivecrankcaseventilation(PCV)filter/breathercap,
valve,oilseparatortubes,orifice/meteringdevice,andhoses.
2. Exhaust Gas Recirculation (2 questions) 1. Testanddiagnosedriveabilityproblemscausedbytheexhaustgasrecirculation
(EGR)system. 2. Interpretexhaustgasrecirculation(EGR)relatedscantooldataanddiagnostictrouble
codes(DTCs);determineneededrepairs. 3. Inspect,test,service,andreplacecomponentsoftheEGRsystem,includingEGR
valve,tubing,passages,vacuum/pressurecontrols,filters,hoses,electrical/electronicsensors,controls,solenoidsandwiringofexhaustgasrecirculation(EGR)systems.
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3. Secondary Air Injection (AIR) and Catalytic Converter (2 questions) 1. Testanddiagnoseemissionsordriveabilityproblemscausedbythesecondaryair
injectionorcatalyticconvertersystems. 2. Interpretsecondaryairinjectionsystemrelatedscantooldataanddiagnostictrouble
codes(DTCs);determineneededrepairs. 3. Inspect,test,service,andreplacemechanicalcomponentsandelectrical/
electronically-operatedcomponentsandcircuitsofsecondaryairinjectionsystems. 4. Inspectcatalyticconverter.Interpretcatalyticconverterrelateddiagnostictrouble
codes(DTCs);analyzerelatedscantooldatatodeterminerootcauseofDTCs; determineneededrepairs.
4. Evaporative Emissions Controls (3 questions) 1. Testanddiagnoseemissionsordriveabilityproblemscausedbytheevaporative
emissionscontrolsystem. 2. Interpretevaporativeemissions-relatedscantooldataanddiagnostictroublecodes
(DTCs);determineneededrepairs. 3. Inspect,test,andreplacecanister,lines/hoses,mechanicalandelectricalcomponents
oftheevaporativeemissionscontrolsystem.
E. Computerized Engine Controls Diagnosis and Repair (Including OBD II) (13 questions) 1. Retrieveandrecorddiagnostictroublecodes(DTCs),OBDIImonitorstatusand
freezeframedata. 2. Diagnosethecausesofemissionsordriveabilityproblemswithstoredoractive
diagnostictroublecodes(DTCs). 3. Diagnosethecausesofemissionsordriveabilityproblemswithoutdiagnostictrouble
codes(DTCs). 4. Useascantool,digitalmultimeter(DMM),ordigitalstorageoscilloscope(DSO)
toinspectortestcomputerizedenginecontrolsystemsensors,actuators,circuits, andpowertrain/enginecontrolmodule(PCM/ECM);determineneededrepairs.
5. Measureandinterpretvoltage,voltagedrop,amperage,andresistanceusingdigitalmultimeter(DMM)readings.
6. Test,remove,inspect,clean,service,andrepairorreplacepowerandground distributioncircuitsandconnections.
7. Removeandreplacethepowertrain/enginecontrolmodule(PCM/ECM);reprogramasneeded.
8. Diagnosedriveabilityandemissionsproblemsresultingfromfailuresofinterrelatedsystems(forexample:cruisecontrol,securityalarms/theftdeterrent,torquecontrols,tractioncontrols,torquemanagement,A/C,non-OEMinstalledaccessories).
9. Cleardiagnostictroublecodes(DTCs),runallOBDIImonitors,andverifytherepair.
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1. Anengineequippedwiththeignitionsystemshownabovemisfireson cylinders#1and#4. TechnicianAsaysthatafailedignitioncoilcouldbethecause. TechnicianBsaysthataweakrpmsignaltothePCMcouldbethecause. Whoisright.
*(A)Aonly (C)BothAandB (B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB 2. Whiletheengineisrunning,atechnicianpullsthePCVvalveoutofthevalve
coverandplugsthevalveopening.Therearenochangesinengineoperation. TechnicianAsaysthatthePCVvalvecouldbestuckintheopenposition. TechnicianBsaysthatthehosebetweentheintakemanifoldandthePCVvalvecouldbeplugged. Whoisright?
(A)Aonly (C)BothAandB *(B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB
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3. Afterthecompressionreadingsshownaboveweretaken,awetcompressiontestwasmade.Thesecondsetofreadingswasalmostthesameasthefirst. TechnicianAsaysthataburnedvalvecouldcausethesereadings. TechnicianBsaysthatabrokenpistonringcouldcausethesereadings. Whoisright?
*(A)Aonly (C)BothAandB (B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB 4. Bluesmokecomesfromtheexhaustpipeofavehicle.
TechnicianAsaysthatblockedcylinderheadoilreturnpassagescouldbethecause.TechnicianBsaysthatastuckopenthermostatcouldbethecause. Whoisright?
*(A)Aonly (C)BothAandB (B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB 5. Avehiclewithacomputer-controlled(feedback)enginehaspoorgasmileage.
Enginetestsshowarichmixture. TechnicianAsaysthatabadoxygen(O2)sensorcouldbethecause. TechnicianBsaysthatabadenginecoolanttemperaturesensorcouldbethecause. Whoisright?
(A)Aonly *(C)BothAandB (B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB 6. Avacuumgaugeisconnectedtotheintakemanifoldofanengineandthe
engineisrunat2,000rpm.Duringthetest,thepointeronthegaugefluctuatesrapidlybetweenreadingsof10and22inchesofvacuum.Thesetestresultspointto:
(A)aleakingintakemanifoldgasket. (B)wornpistonrings. (C)wornvalveguides. *(D)aweakorbrokenvalvespring.
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7. Thetechnicianfindsnosparkandnoinjectorpulsesonavehiclethatwillnotstart.Themostlikelycauseisafailed:
(A)massairflowsensor(MAF). *(B)crankshaftpositionsensor(CKP). (C)throttlepositionsensor(TPS). (D)fuelpumpmodule(FP). 8. Anenginewithanelectronicfuelinjection(EFI)systemhashighfuelpressure
atidle.Whichofthesecouldbethecause? *(A)Lowmanifoldvacuum (B)Aleakingfuelpumpcheckvalve (C)Apluggedfuelinjector (D)Highmanifoldvacuum 9. Whichofthesecancauseacatalyticconvertertooverheat? (A)Abrokenairpumpdrivebelt (B)Apluggedcanisterpurgevacuumhose (C)Afailedexhaustgasrecirculation(EGR)valve *(D)Adisconnectedsparkplugwire
Question 10 is not like the ones above. IthasthewordEXCEPT.LookforthechoicethatcouldNOTcausethe
describedsituation.Readtheentirequestioncarefullybeforechoosingyouranswer.
10. Enginedetonation(knock)couldbecausedbyanyoftheseEXCEPT: (A)aleanairfuelmixture. *(B)retardedignitiontiming. (C)excesscarboninthecombustionchambers. (D)astuck-closedexhaustgasrecirculation(EGR)valve.
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Content Questions Percentage Area in Test* of Test A. General Diagnosis 9 18% B. Cylinder Head and Valve Train Diagnosis and Repair 5 10% C. Engine Block Diagnosis and Repair 5 10% D. Lubrication and Cooling Systems 6 12% Diagnosis and Repair E. Air Induction and Exhaust Systems 12 24% Diagnosis and Repair F. Fuel System Diagnosis and Repair 13 26%
Total 50 100%
A. General Diagnosis (9 questions) 1. Verifythecomplaint,androad/dynotestvehicle;reviewdriver/customerconcerns
andvehicleservicehistory(ifavailable);determinefurtherdiagnosis. 2. Recordvehicleidentificationnumber(VIN).Identifyenginemodel,calibrationand
serialnumberstoresearchapplicablevehicleandserviceinformation,service precautions,andtechnicalservicebulletins;determineneededactions.
3. Performscantoolcheckandvisualinspectionforphysicaldamageandmissing,modified,ortamperedcomponents;determineneededrepairs.
4. Check,andrecordelectronicdiagnosticcodes,freezeframeand/oroperationaldata;monitorscantooldata;clearcodes;determinefurtherdiagnosis.
5. Inspectengineassemblyandcompartmentforfuel,oil,coolant,exhaust,orotherleaks;determineneededrepairs.
6. Inspectenginecompartmentwiringharness,connectors,seals,andlocks;check forproperroutingandcondition;determineneededrepairs.
7. Listenforandisolateenginenoises;determineneededrepairs. 8. Isolateanddiagnoseenginerelatedvibrationproblems;determineneededactions. 9. Checkengineexhaustforodorandsmokecolor;determinefurtherdiagnosis.10. Checkfuelforcontamination,quantity,quality,andconsumption;determineneeded
actions.11. Performcrankcasepressuretest;determinefurtherdiagnosis.12. Diagnosesurging,roughoperation,misfiring,lowpower,slowdeceleration,slow
accelerationandshutdownproblems;determineneededactions.
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13. Checkcoolingsystemforfreezepoint,level,contamination,temperature,pressure,circulation,andfanoperation;determineneededrepairs.
14. Checklubricationsystemforcontamination,oillevel,temperature,pressure, filtration,andoilconsumption;determineneededrepairs.
15. Diagnosenocranking,cranksbutfailstostart,hardstarting,andstartsbutdoesnotcontinuetorunproblems;determineneededactions.
16. Diagnoseengineproblemscausedbybatterycondition,connections,orexcessivekey-offbatterydrain;determineneededrepairs.
17. Diagnoseengineproblemsresultingfromanundercharge,overcharge,orano-chargecondition;determineneededaction.
B. Cylinder Head and Valve Train Diagnosis and Repair (5 questions) 1. Remove,inspect,disassemble,andcleancylinderheadassembly(s). 2. Inspectthreadedholes,studs,andboltsforserviceability;service/replaceasneeded. 3. Measurecylinderheadthickness,andcheckmatingsurfacesforwarpageandsurface
finish;inspectforcracks/damage;checkconditionofpassages;inspectcoreand galleryplugs;determineserviceabilityandneededrepairs.
4. Inspectvalves,guides,seats,springs,retainers,rotators,locksandseals;determineserviceabilityandneededrepairs.
5. Inspectand/orreplaceinjectorsleeves,glowplugsleeves,andseals;pressuretesttoverifyrepair(ifapplicable);measureinjectortip,nozzle,orprechamberprotrusionwherespecifiedbymanufacturer.
6. Inspect,and/orreplacevalvebridges(crossheads)andguides;adjustbridges (crossheads)ifapplicable.
7. Reassemble,check,andinstallcylinderheadassemblyandgasketasspecified bythemanufacturer.
8. Inspectpushrods,rockerarms,rockerarmshafts,electronicwiringharness,andbrackets;repair/replaceasneeded.
9. Inspect,install,andadjustcamfollowersandretainers;adjustvalveclearance.10. Inspect,measure,andreplace/reinstalloverheadcamshaftandbearings;measure
andadjustendplay.
C. Engine Block Diagnosis and Repair (5 questions) 1. Remove,inspect,service,andinstallpans,covers,ventilationsystems,gaskets,seals,
andwearrings. 2. Disassemble,cleanandinspectengineblockforcracks;checkmatingsurfacesand
relatedcomponentsfordamageorwarpageandsurfacefinish;checkdeckheight;checkconditionofpassages,core,andgalleryplugs;inspectthreadedholes,studs,dowelpinsandboltsforserviceability;service/replaceasneeded.
3. Inspectandmeasurecylinderwallsforwearanddamage;determineneededservice. 4. Inspectin-blockcamshaftbearingsforwearanddamage;replaceasneeded. 5. Inspect,measure,andreplace/reinstallin-blockcamshaft;checkandcorrectendplay;
inspect,replace/reinstall,andadjustcamfollowers(ifapplicable). 6. Cleanandinspectcrankshaftandjournalsforsurfacecracksanddamage;check
conditionofoilpassages;checkpassageplugs;measurejournaldiameters;checkmountingsurfaces;determineneededservice.
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7. Determinetheproperselect-fitcomponentssuchaspistons,connectingrodandmainbearings.
8. Inspectandreplacemainbearings;checkcapfitandbearingclearances;checkandcorrectcrankshaftendplay.
9. Inspectandtimethedrivegeartraincomponents(includesgear,chain,andbelt systems).
10. Inspect,measure,orreplacepistons,pins,andretainers.11. Measurepiston-to-cylinderwallclearance.12. Identifypiston,connectingrodbearing,andmainbearingwearpatternsthatindicate
connectingrodandcrankshaftalignmentorbearingboreproblems;checkbearingboreandbushingcondition;determineneededrepairs.
13. Checkring-to-groovefitandendgaps;installringsonpistons.Assemblepistonsandconnectingrodsandinstallinblock;checkpistonheight/protrusion;checklinerheight/protrusion(ifapplicable);replacerodbearingsandcheckclearances;checkcondition,position,andclearanceofpistoncoolingjets(nozzles).
14. Inspectcrankshaftvibrationdamper.15. Inspectflywheel/flexplateand/ordual-massflywheel(includingringgear)and
mountingsurfacesforcracks,wear,andrunout;determineneededrepairs.
D. Lubrication and Cooling Systems Diagnosis and Repair (6 questions) 1. Verifyengineoilpressureandcheckoperationofpressuresensor/switchandpressure
gauge;verifyengineoiltemperatureandcheckoperationoftemperaturesensor. 2. Inspect,measure,repair/replaceoilpump,housing,drives,pipes,andscreens;check
drivegearclearance. 3. Inspect,repair/replaceoilpressureregulatorvalve(s),andby-passvalve(s). 4. Inspect,clean,test,reinstall/replaceoilcooler,by-passvalve,linesandhoses. 5. Inspectturbochargerlubricationandcoolingsystems;repair/replaceasneeded. 6. Changeengineoilandfilters;addpropertype,viscosity,andratingofoil. 7. Inspectandreinstall/replacepulleys,tensionersanddrivebelts;adjustdrivebelts
andcheckalignment. 8. Verifycoolanttemperature;checkoperationoftemperatureandlevelsensors,switch,
andtemperaturegauge. 9. Inspectandreplacethermostat(s),by-passes,housing(s),andseals.10. Flushandrefillcoolingsystem;addpropercoolanttype;bleedairfromsystem.11. Inspectandreplacewaterpump,housing,hoses,andidlerpulleyordrivegear.12. Inspectradiator,pressurecap,andtank(s);pressuretestcoolingsystemandradiator
cap;determineneededrepairs.13. Inspect,repair/replacefan,fanhub,clutch,controls,andshroud.
E. Air Induction and Exhaust Systems Diagnosis and Repair (12 questions) 1. Performairintakesystemrestrictionandleakagetests;determineneededactions. 2. Performintakemanifoldpressuretests;determineneededactions. 3. Inspect,service/replaceairinductionpiping,aircleaner,andelement. 4. Inspecttest,andreplaceturbocharger(s)(includingvariableratio/geometryVGT),
pneumatic,hydraulic,andelectroniccontrolsandactuators;inspect,test,andreplacewastegateandwastegatecontrols.
5. Inspectandreplaceintakemanifold,gaskets,temperatureandpressuresensors,andconnections.
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6. Inspect,test,clean,replacechargeaircoolerandpipingsystem. 7. Performexhaustbackpressureandtemperaturetests;determineneededactions. 8. Inspect,repair/replaceexhaustmanifold,gaskets,piping,mufflers,exhaustafter
treatmentdevices,andmountinghardware. 9. Inspect,test,andrepair/replacepreheater/inletairheater,and/orglowplugsystem
andcontrols.10. Inspect,test,andreplaceexhaustaftertreatmentsystemcomponentsandcontrols;
checkregenerationsystem.11. Inspect,test,service,andreplaceEGRsystemcomponents;includingEGRvalve(s),
cooler(s),piping,electronicsensors,controls,andwiring.12. Inspect,test,andreplaceEGRair-flowcontrol(throttle)valveandcontrols.13. Inspect,test,andreplacecrankcaseventilationsystemcomponents.
F. Fuel System Diagnosis and Repair (13 questions) 1. Inspect,clean,test,andrepair/replacefuelsystemtanks,vents,caps,mounts,valves,
single/dualsupplyandreturnlines,andfittings. 2. Inspect,clean,test,repair/replacefueltransferand/orsupplypump,strainers,
fuel/waterseparators/indicators,filters,heaters,coolers,ECMcoolingplates (ifapplicable),andmountinghardware.
3. Checkfuelsystemforair;determineneededrepairs;primeandbleedfuelsystem;check,repair/replaceprimerpump.
4. Inspect,test,repair/replacelowpressureregulatorsupplyandreturnsystems. 5. Inspect,reinstall/replacehigh-pressureinjectionlines,fittings,seals,andmounting
hardware. 6. Inspect,adjust,repair/replaceelectronicthrottleandPTOcontroldevices,circuits,
andsensors. 7. Performon-engineinspections,tests,andreplacehighpressurecommonrailfuel
systemcomponentsandelectroniccontrols. 8. Performon-engineinspections,tests,andreplacehydraulicelectronicunitinjectors
(HEUI)componentsandelectroniccontrols(railpressurecontrol). 9. Performon-engineinspections,tests,andreplacepump-line-nozzlefuelsystem
(PLN-E)componentsandelectroniccontrols.10. Performon-engineinspections,testsandreplaceelectronicunitinjectors(EUI)
componentsandelectroniccontrols.11. Inspectandreplaceelectricalconnectorterminals,pins,harnesses,seals,andlocks.12. Connectdiagnostictooltovehicle/engine;access,verifyandupdatesoftware
calibrationsettings;performECMre-learnproceduresasneeded.13. Useadiagnostictool(hand-heldorPCbased)toinspectandtestelectronicengine
controlsystem,sensors,actuators,electroniccontrolmodules(ECMs/PCMs),andcircuits;determinefurtherdiagnosis.
14. Measureandinterpretvoltage,voltagedrop,amperage,andresistancereadingsusingadigitalmultimeter(DMM)orappropriatetestequipment.
15. Diagnoseengineproblemsresultingfromfailuresofinter-relatedsystems (forexample:cruisecontrol,securityalarms/theftdeterrent,transmissioncontrols,electronicstabilitycontrol,non-OEMinstalledaccessories).
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SAmplE QuEStionS ligHt vEHiclE diESEl EnginES (tESt A9)
QuEStionS:1. Anelectronicdieselenginehasanactivediagnostictroublecodefor“single
cylinder#3misfire.”Thiscouldbecausedby: *(A) lowcompressioninthe#3cylinder. (B) anopen#3cylinderglowplug. (C) ashorted#3cylinderglowplug. (D)anincorrectfuelcetanerating.2. Avehiclehaslowpowerunderload.Whichofthesecouldbethecause? *(A)Aleakingchargeaircooler (B)Aleakintheturbochargerinletpiping (C)Usinganoffroadgradeoffuel (D)Anopeninthemassairflowsensorcircuit3. AvehicleequippedwithaHEUIfuelsystemishardtostartatenginetempera-
tureslowerthan35°F(1.7°C). TechnicianAsaysthatworninjectorscouldbethecause. TechnicianBsaysthatanopenglowplugcouldbethecause. Whoisright?
*(A)Aonly (B)Bonly (C)BothAandB (D)NeitherAnorB4. TechnicianAsaysthatthevanesinavariablegeometryturbo(VGT)system
areclosedatW.O.T. TechnicianBsaysthatstickingvanesinavariablegeometryturbo(VGT)sys-temcanbedeterminedbyobservingtheMAFsensorvoltagereadings onascantool. Whoisright?
(A)Aonly (B)Bonly (C)BothAandB *(D)NeitherAnorB
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5. Anelectronicfuelinjectoronadieselenginewithahigh-pressurecommon railinjectionsystemisbeingreplaced.Theinformationatpoint“Y”inthe illustrationshowaboveindicatestheinjector:
(A)barcode. (B)maximumpressurerating. (C) openingpressure. *(D)calibrationcoding.6. Theownerofadieselvehiclecomplainsofaseriousvibrationatidle.
AnyofthesecouldbethecauseEXCEPT: (A)abrokenmotormount. (B)misfiringcylinders. (C) anincorrectidlespeed. *(D)astuck-closedEGRvalve.
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tESt SpEcificAtionS And tASk liStAutomobilE SErvicE conSultAnt (tESt c1)
Content Questions Percentage Area in Test* of Test A. Communications 26 52% 1. Customer Relations (12) 2. Sales Skills (10) 3. Internal Relations (4) B. Product Knowledge 21 42% 1. Engine Systems (Includes Mechanical, Cooling, Fuel,Ignition, Exhaust, Emissions Control, and Starting/Charging) (4) 2. Drive Train Systems (Includes Manual Transmission/Transaxles, Automatic Transmission/Transaxles and Drive Train Components) (3) 3. Chassis Systems (Includes Frames, Brakes, ABS, Traction Control, Suspension, Steering, Wheels, Tires, and TPMS) (4) 4. Body Systems (Includes Heating and Air Conditioning, Electrical, Restraint, and Accessories) (3) 5. Services/Maintenance Intervals (3) 6. Warranty, Service Contracts, Service Bulletins, and Campaigns/Recalls (2) 7.VehicleIdentification(2) C. Shop Operations 3 6%
Total 50 100%
A. Communications (26 questions)
1. Customer Relations (12 questions) 1. Demonstratepropertelephoneskills. 2. Obtain,confirm,anddocumentpertinentvehicle/customercontactinformation. 3. Identify,verify,anddocumentcustomerconcern/request. 4. Demonstrateappropriategreetingskills. 5. Discussalternativetransportationoptions. 6. Promoteprocedures,benefits,andcapabilitiesofservicefacility. 7. Reviewvehicleservicehistory. 8. Identifyandrecommendserviceandmaintenanceneeds.
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9. Establishjobstatus/completionexpectations.10. Confirmtheaccuracyoftherepairorderandobtainrepairauthorization.11. Identifycustomertype(firsttime,warranty,repeatrepair,fleet,etc.)andmethod
ofpayment.12. Presentprofessionalimage.13. Performcustomerfollow-up.14. Explainandconfirmunderstandingofworkperformed,charges,andwarranties.
2. Sales Skills (10 questions) 1. Provideandexplainestimates. 2. Identifyandprioritizevehicleneeds. 3. Addressoriginalconcernswithcustomer. 4. Communicatethevalueofrelatedandadditionalservices. 5. Explainproduct/servicefeaturesandbenefits. 6. Overcomeobjections/finalizesale.
3. Internal Relations (4 questions) 1. Effectivelycommunicatecustomerserviceconcern/request. 2. Understandthetechnician’sdiagnosisandservicerecommendations. 3. Verifyavailabilityofrepairparts. 4. Establishcompletionexpectations. 5. Monitorrepairprogress/qualitycontrol. 6. Documentinformationaboutservicesperformedorrecommended. 7. Communicatewithshoppersonnelaboutshopproduction/efficiency. 8. Maintainopenlinesofcommunicationwithintheorganization.
B. Product Knowledge (21 questions)
1. Engine Systems (4 questions)(IncludesMechanical,Cooling,Fuel,Ignition,Exhaust,EmissionsControl,and Starting/Charging) 1. Identifymajorcomponentsandlocation. 2. Identifycomponentfunction. 3. Identifyrelateditems
2. Drive Train Systems (3 questions)
(Includes Manual Transmission/Transaxles, Automatic Transmission/Transaxles, and Drive Train Components) 1. Identifymajorcomponentsandlocation. 2. Identifycomponentfunction. 3. Identifyrelateditems.
3. Chassis Systems (4 questions)(IncludesFrames,Brakes,ABS,TractionControl,Suspension,Steering,Wheels,Tires,andTPMS) 1. Identifymajorcomponentsandlocation. 2. Identifycomponentfunction. 3. Identifyrelateditems.
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4. Body Systems (3 questions)(IncludesBodyComponents,Glass,HeatingandAirConditioning,Electrical,Restraint,andAccessories) 1. Identifymajorcomponentsandlocation. 2. Identifycomponentfunction. 3. Identifyrelateditems.
5. Services/Maintenance Intervals (3 questions) 1. Understandtheelementsofamaintenanceprocedure. 2. Identifyrelatedmaintenanceandresetprocedures. 3. Locateandinterpretmaintenancescheduleinformation.
6. Warranty, Service Contracts, Service Bulletins, and Campaigns/Recalls (2 questions) 1. Demonstrateknowledgeofwarrantypoliciesandprocedures/parameters. 2. Locateandusereferenceinformationforwarranties,servicecontracts,service
bulletins,andcampaigns/recalls. 3. Demonstrateknowledgeofservicecontracts,technicalservicebulletins,and
campaign/recallprocedures. 4. Verifyapplicabilityofwarranty,servicecontracts,andcampaigns/recalls.
7. Vehicle Identification (2 questions) 1. LocateandutilizevehicleIDnumber(VIN). 2. Locateproductiondate. 3. Locateandutilizecomponentidentificationdata. 4. Identifybodystyles.
C. Shop Operations (3 questions) 1. Manageworkflow. 2. Demonstrateknowledgeofsubletprocedures. 3. Maintaincustomerappointmentlog. 4. Addressrepeatrepairs/comebacks.
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SAmplE QuEStionSAutomobilE SErvicE conSultAnt (tESt c1)
QuEStionS:
1. Acustomerrequeststhatthetimingbeadjustedontheirvehicle.Theserviceconsultantshould:
(A)explainthatignitiontimingmaynotbeadjustable *(B)askthecustomerabouttheirvehiclesymptoms (C)quoteapricefortherequest (D)suggestnewsparkplugswiththeservice.
2. Acustomercomesinfora30,000mileservice.Whilecompletingtheservice,thetechniciannotesthatthevehiclewillsoonneedthefrontbrakepadsre-placed.Whichoftheseisthebestwaytoaddressthisneedwiththecustomer?
(A)Notethetechnician’scommentsonthecustomer’srepairorder. (B)Inputthetechnician’scommentsinthedealership’sdatabaseforreviewat
thenextservice *(C)Callthecustomerandoffertocompletetherepairexplainingwhyitis
needed. (D)Addresstheneedwhenthecustomerarrivestopickuptheirvehicle.
3. Whichofthesefunctionsisperformedbytheenginetimingbelt? (A)Itconnectsthepistonstothecrankshaft (B)Itcanbeusedtoadjustsparktiming *(C)Itdrivesthecamshaft. (D)ItcontrolsengineRPM
4. Avehicle’s“ABS”lightremainsonwhiledriving. ServiceConsultantAsaysthatwhilethelightison,theABSsystemwillstillfunction. ServiceConsultantBsaysthatwhilethelightison,themechanicalbrakesystemwillstillfunction. Whoisright?
(A)Aonly *(B)Bonly (C)BothAandB (D)NeitherAnorB
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5. ServiceConsultantAsaysthatmaintenanceschedulesaremostlikelyfound intheextendedwarrantycontract. ServiceConsultantBsaysthatmaintenanceschedulesarebasedontime andmileage. Whoisright?
(A)Aonly *(B)Bonly (C)BothAandB (D)NeitherAnorB
6. AllofthesearemaintenanceitemsEXCEPTa: (A)Transmissionflush (B)60Kservice *(C)Waterpumpleak (D)Tirerotation
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SpEcificAtionS And tASk liSt comprESSEd nAturAl gAS vEHiclE (tESt f1)
Content Questions Percentage Area in Test of Test A. Vehicle Inspection for Condition, Suitability, and Compliance 5 9.1% B. Equipment Suitability Installation and Inspection 8 14.5% C. Leak Testing and Repairs 6 10.9% D. Emissions,PerformanceVerification, and Adjustments 11 20.0% E. System Diagnosis, Maintenance, and Repair 16 29.1% F. General Cylinder Safety and Maintenance 9 16.4%
Total 55 100%
Note:AllCNGvehicleconversion,testing,service,andrepairshouldbeperformedusingvehicleandcomponentmanufacturer’sguidelinesandcurrentNFPA52and/orlocalsafetystandards.
A. Vehicle Inspection for Condition, Suitability and compliance (5 questions) 1.Inspectvehicleforfitness(weight,mileage,applicableemissionsstandards,and
safetystandards). 2. Analyzeengineperformance;determineneededrepairs. 3. Verifysize,weightandcapacityofcompressednaturalgascylinder(s). 4.Inspectforproperlocationandmountingofcompressednaturalgascylindersand
fuelsystemcomponents. 5. Inspectforlocation,conditionandcomplianceofventingsystem(s).
B. Equipment Installation and Inspection (8 questions) 1. Visuallyinspectfuelstoragecylindersandsystemcomponentspriortoinstallation. 2. Installfuelstoragesystem;securewithrecommendedbrackets,isolators,reinforce-
ments,andfasteners;inspectfuelstoragesystem. 3. Install/inspectregulatorassembly(ies)andcoolantlinesasrequired. 4. Install/inspectunderhoodfueldeliverysystemcomponents. 5. Installandconnect/inspectsystemwiring. 6. Install/inspectelectricalandelectroniccomponents. 7. Install/inspectinstrumentpanelcomponents. 8. Install/inspectfuellines,clamps,filters,andfittings.
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9. Install/inspectvalves,pressurereliefdevices,ventingsystems,linesandfittings;securewithrecommendedfasteners.
10. Install/inspectfuelfillreceptacle(s)andcheckvalve(s).11. Install/inspectrequiredlabels.12. Completesystemdocumentationasrequired.
C. Leak Testing and Repairs (6 questions) 1. Checkforlowandhigh-pressurenaturalgasleaks;repairasneeded. 2. Pressurizecylinderswithnaturalgas. 3. Checkforcoolantleaks;repairasneeded. 4. Checkventingsystemintegrityasrequired.
D. Emissions, Performance Verification and Adjustments (11 questions) 1. Checkbaseignitiontiming;adjustwhereapplicable. 2. Checkregulator(s)pressure(s);adjustwhereapplicable. 3. Checkmixturesettings;adjustwhereapplicable 4. VerifyPowerTrainControlModule(s)(PCM)Calibration. 5. Checkoperationofelectroniccomponents. 6. Checkoperationoffuelgauge;makerepairsasrequired. 7. Performemissiontests;makerepairsanddocumentwhereapplicable. 8. Roadtestvehicleforacceptabledriveability;checkstarting/restartingabilities. 9. Checkmanualandautomaticfuelchangeoveroperation(bi-fuelvehicles).10. Checkfuelsystemforabnormalnoises.11. Verifygaseousfuelmanagementoperation.
E. System Diagnosis Maintenance and Repair (16 questions)Note:Thefollowingtasksapplytobothbi-fuelanddedicatedCNGvehicles. 1. Interpretandverifyoperationalcomplaint;determineneededrepair. 2. Visuallyinspectgaseousfuelsystemcomponents;determineneededrepairs. 3. RetrieveandinterpretDiagnosticTroubleCodes(DTC)throughtheuseof
recommendedPCbasedsoftware,DMM,and/orscantool. 4. Diagnosedriveabilityandemissionsproblemsrelatedtotheignitionsystem;
determineneededrepairs. 5. Diagnosedriveabilityandemissionsproblemsrelatedtofuelandairinduction
systems,andexhaustsystems;determineneededrepairs. 6. Diagnosedriveabilityandemissionsproblemsrelatedtoelectronicenginecontrols;
determineneededrepairs. 7. Checkvacuum/electrical/electroniccomponentoperation;repairorreplaceasneeded. 8. Checkgaseousfueldeliverysystempressures,componentoperation;repairorreplace
asneeded. 9. Removeand/orreplacefuellines,manualandelectricalvalves,fittings,andpressure
reliefdevices.10. De-fuelCNGsystem.11. Checkforsignsoffuelcontamination;inspect,replaceand/orservicefuelsystem
filtersasrequired.
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F. General Cylinder Safety and Maintenance (9 questions) 1. Visuallyinspectfuelstoragecylinder(s),shieldsandmounting. 2. Removeandreplacecylinders;de-fuelaccordingtorecommendedprocedures;re-
placeshields,brackets,andhardwareasrequired. 3. Handleandstorecylindersinaccordancewithrecommendedprocedures. 4. Interpretcylinderlabelinformation;determinenecessaryaction. 5. Inspectpressurereliefdevices(PRD)andrelatedhardware;determinenecessary
action. 6. Inspectconditionandoperationofcylinders/tankvalves;determinenecessary
action. 7. Decommissioncylindersaccordingtorecommendedprocedures.
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QuEStionS:
1. Withabi-fuelvehiclerunningonCNG,thetechnicianshouldsetbaseignitiontimingat:
*(A)OEMspecifications. (C)4Oretarded. (B)2Oretarded. (D)10Oadvanced.
2. Whichoftheseshouldbeusedtocheckthefuellineconnectionsafter acompressednaturalgasconversion?
(A)Nitrogen *(C)Non-ammoniasoap (B)Propane (D)Carbondioxide
3. TechnicianAsaysthataCNGrefuelingreceptaclemustbelocatedinthe enginecompartment. TechnicianBsaysthattherefuelingreceptaclemusthaveadifferent connectionforeachpressure-basesystem. Whoisright?
(A)TechnicianA (C)BothAandB *(B)TechnicianB (D)NeitherAnorB
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4. Avehiclewiththevalveshownaboveisinforaroutinecoalescentfilterchange TechnicianAsaysthatthevalveshouldbeclosedtostopfuelflowtotheengine. TechnicianBsaysthatthevalveshouldbeclosedtostopfuelflowfromthetank. Whoisright?
(A)TechnicianA (C)BothAandB *(B)TechnicianB (D)NeitherAnorB Questions 5 is not like the ones above. EachhasthewordEXCEPT.Foreachofthesequestions,lookforthechoice
thatcouldNOTcausethedescribedsituation.Readtheentirequestioncare-fullybeforechoosingyouranswer.
5. AdedicatedCNGvehiclehasanostartcondition.AllofthesecouldbethecauseEXCEPT:
(A)noignitionsource. *(B) recurvedtiming. (C) nofuelpressure. (D) lowbatteryvoltage.
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tESt SpEcificAtionS And tASk liStExHAuSt SyStEmS (tESt x1)
Content Questions Percentage Area in Test of Test A. Exhaust System Inspection and Repair 11 28% 1. Inspection (6) 2. Repair (5) B. Emissions Systems Diagnosis 8 20% C. Exhaust System Fabrication 6 15% 1. Pipe Bending (3) 2. Welding and Cutting (3) D. Exhaust System Installation 8 20% E. Exhaust System Repair Regulations 7 18%
Total 40 100%
A. Exhaust System Inspection and Repair (11 questions)
1. Inspection (6 questions) 1. Inspectallexhaustsystemcomponentsfornoises,rattles,missingparts,configura-
tion,androutingbyvisual,audible,andthumptesting;determineneededrepair. 2. Inspectexhaustsystemforleaks,restrictions,andoverheatingbyvisual,audible,
backpressure,vacuum,andtemperaturetesting;determineneededrepair. 3. Inspectexhaustsubsystems[airinjectionreactor(AIR),exhaustgasrecirculation
(EGR),oxygensensor(s)(O2S/HO2S),heatriser/earlyfuelevaporation(EFE), turbochargers]andmountinghardware;determineneededrepair.
4. Visuallyinspectexhaustsystemforevidenceoftampering(missing/modified and/orimproperlyinstalledcomponents);determineneededrepair.
5. Inspectexhaustsystemelectricalcomponents;determineneededrepair. 6. Inspectengine/transmissionmountconditionandalignment;determineneededrepair.
2. Repair (5 questions) 1. Repairorreplacefailedordamagedmufflers,pipes,andrelatedcomponents. 2. Repairorreplacedamagedcatalyticconverters. 3. Repairorreplaceexhaustmanifolds. 4. Repairorreplaceexhaustsystemmountinghardwareandrelatedinstallation
components. 5. Repairorreplaceexhaustsubsystems[airinjectionreactor(AIR),exhaustgasrecir-
culation(EGR),oxygensensor(O2S/HO2S),heatriser/earlyfuelevaporation(EFE),turbochargers]andmountinghardware.
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B. Emissions Systems Diagnosis (8 questions) 1. Identifyfailedcatalyticconverter(s);determinecauseoffailure;determineneeded
repair. 2. Identifyfailedairinjectionreactor(AIR)system;determinerootcauseoffailure;
determineneededrepair. 3. Identifyfailedexhaustgasrecirculation(EGR)system;determinerootcauseof
failure;determineneededrepair. 4. Identifyfailedearlyfuelevaporation(EFE)system[heatriser];determinerootcause
offailure;determineneededrepair. 5. Identifyfailedoxygensensor(s)(O2S/HO2S)component(s)andcircuitry;determine
causeoffailure;determineneededrepair. 6. Inspectemissionsystemsforevidenceoftampering(missing/modifiedand/or
improperlyinstalledcomponents);determineneededrepair.
C. Exhaust System Fabrication (6 questions)
1. Pipe Bending (3 questions) 1. Determinebendingmethod(programcard,pattern/copy,orcustom). 2. Determinecenterofbends,rotationofpipe,depthofbends,andpipediameter(s);
performbendingoperation. 3. Performend-formingandhardwareinstallationoperations. 4. Determinethecauseofpipematerialfailuresthatoccurduringbendingoperations.
2. Welding and Cutting (3 questions) 1. Selectappropriateweldingmethod(gasorMIG);performweldingoperation;
verifyintegrityofweld. 2. Setupandadjustweldingequipmenttorepairapplication;observeapplicable
personnel,vehicle,andequipmentsafetyprocedures. 3. Selectappropriatecuttingmethod(gasormechanical);performcuttingoperation. 4. Setupandadjustcuttingequipmenttorepairapplication;observeapplicable
personnel,vehicle,andequipmentsafetyprocedures.
D. Exhaust System Installation (8 questions) 1. Identifyexhaustsystemconfigurationandoptionsaccordingtomanufacturer’s
specifications(routing,single/dual,etc). 2. Selectcomponentsaccordingtoacceptedstandardsregardingmaterial,type,design,
andsize. 3. Installappropriateexhaustsystemcomponents(mufflers,resonators,catalytic
converters,pipes,andmanifolds). 4. Installappropriateexhaustsystemhardware(clamps,hangers,gaskets,flanges,
fasteners,andheatshields). 5. Inspectsystemforproperexhaustcomponentclearanceandrouting. 6. Inspectsystemforproperexhaustcomponent-to-componentconnectionsealing. 7. Installexhaustsubsystemcomponents[airinjectionreactor(AIR),exhaustgas
recirculation(EGR)valve,oxygensensor(s)(O2S/HO2S),earlyfuelevaporation(EFE)system(heatriser)].
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E. Exhaust System Repair Regulations (7 questions)Note: FederalEPAlawestablishesminimumcompliancerequirementsforemission
systemsrepair.Statesandlocalmunicipalitiesmayinstituterequirementsthat exceedtheFederalEPArequirements.KnowledgeoftheFederalEPArequirements willbeaddressedinthefollowingtasks.
1. Complywithwarrantyanddiagnosticrequirementsregardingpermissiblecatalyticconverterinstallations.
2. Complywithrequirementsregardingprohibitedcatalyticconverterinstallations. 3. Complywithrequirementsregardingrecordkeeping. 4. Complywithrequirementsregardingcatalyticconverterreplacement,location,
andtype. 5. Complywithrequirementsregardingreplacementofairinjectionreactor(AIR),
exhaustgasrecirculations(EGR),oxygensensor(O2S/HO2S),heatriser [earlyfuelevaporation(EFE)],andturbochargersystems.
6. Complywithrequirementsregardingexhaustsystemconfiguration.
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SAmplE QuEStionS ExHAuSt SyStEmS (tESt x1)
QuEStionS:
1. Whichofthesewillmostlikelycauseanexhaustmanifoldgaskettofail? (A)AbadAIRpump (C)Aninoperativeconverter *(B)Arestrictedexhaustsystem (D)AbadEGRvalve 2. Whichoftheserepairsshouldbemadeonavehiclewithacrackedconverter
flange? *(A)Repairorreplacetheflange (B)Replacetheconverter (C)Replacetheleadpipe (D)Sealandclamptheconnection 3. Avisualinspectionofavehicle’scatalyticconverterrevealsthatthesubstrate
(brick)hasmelted. TechnicianAsaysthatabadoxygensensor(O2S)couldbethecause. TechnicianBsaysthatamisfiringsparkplugcouldbethecause. Whoisright?
(A)Aonly *(C)BothAandB (B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB 4. Tofita21/4”(57mm)diameterpipetofitoveranother21/4”(57mm)diam-
eterpipe,atechnicianshouldexpandthepipeto: (A)23/8”(60mm)OD. (B)21/8”(54mm)OD. (C)21/2”(64mm)ID. *(D)21/4”(57mm)ID. 5. Whenperforminga“converter-back”exhaustsysteminstallation,atechnician
should: (A)replaceallhangers. *(B)checkforproperclearances. (C)weldeachconnection. (D)testforproperbackpressure.
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6. TechnicianAsaysthatabrokentransmissionmountcouldcausetheexhaustsystemtobecomemisaligned. TechnicianBsaysthatabrokenenginemountcouldcausetheexhaustsystemtobecomemisaligned. Whoisright?
(A)Aonly *(C)BothAandB (B)Bonly (D)NeitherAnorB
7. Whichoftheseisanillegalproceduretoperformonacatalyticconverterequippedvehicle?
*(A)Installatestpipeinplaceoftheconverter (B)Installamufflerbeforetheconverter (C)Installaconverterbolteddirectlytotheexhaustmanifold (D)Installathree-wayconverterinplaceofatwo-wayconverter
8. Theflexpipe,locatedbetweentheexhaustmanifoldandthecatalytic converter,isbroken.Aflexpipeshouldbeusedasareplacementbecauseit:
(A)strengthenstheexhaustsystems. (B)quietstheexhaustsystem. (C)helpstoheattheconverter. *(D)allowsforenginemovement.
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