Automotive General Services Technician Model
Units:
- Shop Safety Practices
- Classroom/Lab Management Procedures
- Tools, Equipment Identification and Utilization
- **Broken Bolt Extraction Methods Part 2 (updated) by Robert Thayer
- **Hand tools and hand tool safety (updated) by Curt Erales
- **Measurements and Mathematics (updated) By Michael Drouin
- **Using taps to cut metric and standard threads (updated) by Ramon C. Iniguez
- **Broken Bolt Extraction Methods Part 1 (updated) by Robert Thayer
- Certification and Licensing
- Vehicle Maintenance Procedures and Documentation
- Fasteners, Gaskets, & Seals
- Engine Systems
- **The 4 strokes of an engine (updated) by Curt Erales
- Ignition System Service (updated) by Curt Erales
- **Bore & Stroke (updated) by John Potter
- **Catalytic Converter (updated) by Richard Williams
- **Starting System Fundamentals (updated) by Russell Granger
- **Charging System Fundamentals (updated) by Russell Granger
- **Ingredients to Internal Combustion (updated) by Thomas Dougherty
- **Ingredient 1: Fuel (updated) by Thomas Dougherty
- **Ingredient 2: Compression (updated) by Thomas Dougherty
- **Ingredient 3: Ignition (updated) by Thomas Dougherty
- **Remove and Replace a Valve (updated) by Steve Nagle
- Engine Cooling and Lubrication
- Fuel System
- Electrical and Electronic Systems
- **Perform a battery, starter, charging system test using the VAT-40 (updated) by Eli Jaramillo
- **Use of a Multimeter (updated) By Michael Drouin
- **Wiring diagram (updated) By Michael Drouin
- **Fabricate a simple electrical switch (updated) by Ramon C. Iniguez
- **Circuits (updated) By Richie Rizzonelli
- **Ohm's Law (updated) By Richie Rizzonelli
- Engine Performance
- **Oxygen Sensor Identification (updated) by James Lane
- **Development of Emissions Controls Devices (updated) by Sergio Marquez
- **Typical Computerized Engine Control Operation (updated) by Sergio Marquez
- **5 Gases (updated) by Michael Fleming
- **5 Gas Analysis (updated) by Richard Williams
- **Retrieving Diagnostic Trouble Codes (updated) by Dale Critchfield
- Turbocharger System Service (updated) by Dennis Johnson
- Oxygen Sensor Testing 1 **
- Oxygen Sensor Testing 2 **
- Sun Scope Patterns (updated) by John Potter
- **Introduction to the Exhaust Gas Recycling Valve and Systems (updated) by Richard Williams
- **Ignition systems types (updated) by Sergio Marquez
- **Fuel system delivery (updated) by Sergio Marquez
- **Catalytic Converter (updated) by Richard Williams
- Chemical, Mechanical, Hydraulic and Physical Principles
- Brake Systems
- Steering, Suspension, Tires, Wheels
- **Shock & Strut Inspection & Service (updated) by Dennis Johnson
- Shake Rattle and Roll
- Inspection How Shocks/Struts Function
- Shock & Strut Inspection & Service
- Shock Absorber Inspection
- Clean-Up
- **Tire Mounting Part 1 (updated) by Robert Thayer
- **Tire Mounting Part 2 (updated) by Robert Thayer
- **Lift Safety and Vehicle Lifting (updated) by Robin Coyne
- **Wheel removal and replacement (updated) by Robin Coyne
- **Steering Fundamentals (updated) by Russell Granger
- **Suspension Fundamentals (updated) by Russell Granger
- **Alignment Angles (updated) by Russell Granger
- **Balancing the Tire (updated) by Steve Nagle
- **Shock & Strut Inspection & Service (updated) by Dennis Johnson
- Transmissions and Drivetrains
- **Gears (updated) by Beau Sunahara
- **Synchronizers (updated) by Beau Sunahara
- **Shift linkage, Interlock, & Detents (updated) by Beau Sunahara
- **Manual Transmission Power Flow (updated) by Beau Sunahara
- **Setting Differential Backlash (updated) By Jose Sanchez
- **Automatic Transmission Service (updated) by Dennis Johnson
- **CV Axle Service (update) by Dennis Johnson
- **Introduction to Automatic Transmissions (updated) by Steve Nagle
- Green Concepts
- HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning)
Tags
Activity Industry Sector
Transportation
Activity Originally Created By:
MaryRose Lovgren
Shock Absorber Inspection
Part of Lesson Plan: **Shock & Strut Inspection & Service (updated) by Dennis Johnson
Activity Overview / Details
Instructor will have students gather into groups of two, assign them a vehicle, and ask them to locate the spot on the vehcile to perform a shock absorber bounce test.
Once students have done this, I will ask them to follow the procedures demonstrated to them by me and count the number of rebounds on their vehicle. Students will also indicate condition of shock absorber by performing a visual inspection by checking for oil leaks and any physical damage.
I will ask them to record their findings on the inspection sheet during this task. During the inspection and after they have completed their forms, I will have the student teams perform spot inspections on other teams work and documentation.




