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Underhood and Underhood and Body Inspection Body Inspection
Chapter 13Chapter 13
Page 154Page 154
Walk Around the VehicleWalk Around the Vehicle
•Note any scratches, dents, missing items, or any other items that are currently wrong with the car.•This will protect us from later accusations and to note for possible repair.
Check Everything Check Everything CarefullyCarefully
Vehicle InspectionVehicle Inspection
Brake System CheckBrake System Check
•Should not be any pulsation in the pedal•Put light pressure on the pedal (engine off) if the pedal sinks, it indicates an internal leak in the master cylinder•Should be about two inches of reserve pedal at the bottom of the brake travel
•Make sure the car doesn’t pull left or right dip the front or rear – might indicate a brake problem•Should be about an inch of free pedal at the top
Check Fluid LevelCheck Fluid Level
Brake Pads InspectionBrake Pads Inspection
Sometimes you can see the brake rotor and linings through the rim
If you can see the linings try to determine how If you can see the linings try to determine how much disc pad is left. much disc pad is left.
This job is usually done with the vehicle is on the This job is usually done with the vehicle is on the lift for under-car inspection (next chapter)lift for under-car inspection (next chapter)
Steering CheckSteering Check While driving – the steering wheel While driving – the steering wheel
should not have more than one inch of should not have more than one inch of free movement.free movement.
Check for binding or popping sounds Check for binding or popping sounds (still)(still)
No more than 1 inch of free movement
Power Steering Fluid Power Steering Fluid CheckCheck
Check Air FilterCheck Air Filter
Hold it up to the light, if you see light through it- then it’s generally good to use over.
•The cooling system is under pressure and is extremely hot.•Use safety equipment when working with the coolant system.
Coolant System Check
Coolant Level and Coolant Level and ConditionCondition
InspectionInspection
1.1. RadiatorRadiator2.2. Radiator capRadiator cap3.3. HosesHoses4.4. Heater coreHeater core5.5. Engine block and freeze Engine block and freeze
plugsplugs6.6. Water pumpWater pump7.7. ReservoirReservoir8.8. ThermostatThermostat
Inspect entire system Inspect entire system including:including:
Coolant SystemCoolant System
Many Hoses to CheckMany Hoses to Check
Pinch the Hose for Pinch the Hose for Sponginess or HardnessSponginess or Hardness
Check the BeltCheck the Belt
Belt Inspection and Belt Inspection and TensionTension
Belt ConditionBelt Condition
GlazingGlazing
Signs of SlippageSigns of Slippage Fraying & Dry RotFraying & Dry Rot
Cracking
Air Filter CheckAir Filter Check
Air Filter CheckAir Filter Check
Battery VoltageBattery Voltage
Low Battery VoltageWhen charging System is Operating
Battery Static Voltage is 12.6 volts
Electrical System CheckElectrical System Check•Clean corrosion with terminal cleaner or a solution of baking soda and water.
Protect Vehicle & Protect Vehicle & YourselfYourself
Check the BatteryCheck the Battery
Check the following:Check the following: CorrosionCorrosion Hold downsHold downs Loose clampsLoose clamps Cracks in caseCracks in case Wetness on or around battery (could Wetness on or around battery (could
indicate acid)indicate acid) Visual battery eyeVisual battery eye
External LightingExternal Lighting
Check all lightsCheck all lights Head lights, high Head lights, high
and low beamand low beam Running lightsRunning lights Turn signals, key Turn signals, key
onon Brake/stop lightsBrake/stop lights Hazards/emergencyHazards/emergency License plate lightsLicense plate lights
Never touch a halogen Never touch a halogen bulb.bulb.
Headlight Bulb Remove and Headlight Bulb Remove and ReplaceReplace
Wipers and WashersWipers and Washers
Check pg 163-164 for removal and replacing
Wipers and WashersWipers and Washers
Wipers and WashersWipers and Washers
Other Things to CheckOther Things to Check
Seat belts Door hinges and locks
Checking the Driver's Seat Checking the Driver's Seat for Security and Condition.for Security and Condition.
Check Transmission Check Transmission Fluid LevelFluid Level
Check Tire PressureCheck Tire Pressure
Check Shocks and StrutsCheck Shocks and Struts
Check Air Conditioning Check Air Conditioning SystemSystem
Look at the Remainder of Look at the Remainder of Items Under the HoodItems Under the Hood
Items include:Items include: WiringWiring Vacuum linesVacuum lines Motor mountsMotor mounts Hood hinges, latches, and prop rodsHood hinges, latches, and prop rods Fuel filter (leakage)Fuel filter (leakage) Check for leaksCheck for leaks Inner fenders and flaps intactInner fenders and flaps intact
Your Job.Your Job. Complete chapter Questions 1-10 Complete chapter Questions 1-10
(review) and 1-10 (ASE-style). Page (review) and 1-10 (ASE-style). Page 167-168167-168
Write on a separate paper and write out Write on a separate paper and write out the complete question and your answer. the complete question and your answer. ( do not write the other answer options). ( do not write the other answer options).
Complete the chapter worksheet (I will Complete the chapter worksheet (I will give it out). You may write on it. give it out). You may write on it.
File all items in your note book.File all items in your note book. Notebooks will be graded in the future.Notebooks will be graded in the future.