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Smooth Roads Ahead: Making Wheel Bearing Jobs Work for Your Shop
Wheel bearing or hub assembly replacement can present a number of challenges to technicians. This could be due in part to bearing design, construction, corrosion buildup, and/or replacement parts selection.
Soft Skills Training – Improving Your Communication, Teamwork and Problem Solving
In this series of videos, Vic provides practical tips for students to follow as they start their career. Each video is designed to be a “go-to resource” for students in their preparation for a job in the automotive industry.
ADAS 101
Advanced Drive Assistance Systems (ADAS) are becoming more common on the cars you will be servicing. In this module, you will learn what these systems do behind the scene and what is required to repair and calibrate the sensors.
Variable Valve Timing Theory and Operation
This course takes a deep dive into Variable Valve Timing (VVT). VVT has been incorporated into many late model import and domestic engines, including single overhead cam (SOHC), dual overhead cam (DOHC) and even some pushrod V8s.
Reading Spark Plug For Oil Problems
In this module, we look at how to interpret spark plug electrode and insulators appearance to diagnose fuel conditions.
Spark Plug and Coolant Leak Indicators
In this module, we cover how the appearance of a spark plug changes when coolant is leaking into the combustion chamber.
Measuring Brake Runout
In this module, we show how to setup and use a dial indicator to measure runout.
Adaptive Cruise Control and Brake Friction Material
In this module, we look at how friction materials can change how a adaptive cruise control system functions.
Rear Parking Brake Recalibration
In this module we cover when and how to use a scan tool to service the parking brake system.
Reading Caliper Conditions with Pad Wear Patterns
Worn brake pads can tell you a lot about the entire brake system and prevent the new pads from suffering the same fate. In this module, we look at the most common brake pad wear patterns.
Can Brakes Fail if they are Below Specs?
Every vehicle has a "minimum wear specification" for the brake pads and rotors. In this module we cover why brake rotors and pads must be measured.
Do Brake Shims Matter?
Shims provide multifunction noise control as a component attached to the friction pad backing plate. In this module we cover the science behind brake shims.
Brake Lubricants
Under extreme braking conditions, some lubricants can’t stand the heat and melt off, evaporate, oxidize or burn. In this module, we cover when and where to apply brake lubricants.
Servicing a Tire Assembly
In this course you will learn how to demount a tire, service the TPMS sensor and rim, mount the new tire, and balance the assembly.
Vehicle Filtration
This course is designed to teach the basics of the need for, design and functionality of today’s vehicle filtration systems.
Today’s Wheel Bearing Technology
This course is designed to guide the next generation of automotive technicians in the diagnosis, specification and replacement of wheel bearing and the related components.
Hybrid Service and Repair
This course has been designed to give the knowledge and skills for both maintaining hybrid vehicles and the hybrid system.
Data Bus Diagnostics
Data bus electrical architecture common diagnostic procedures and case study illustrations are covered in detail. Discussions on data bus wake up circuits along with bus gateway functions.
Meter Usage and Electrical
Introduces the fundamental concepts of direct current. The basic laws of DC circuits including Ohm's Law are applied to series and parallel circuits with practical application using multi-meters.
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