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Title
Remove and replace a car and/or light commercial engine
Level
4
Credits
8
Purpose
This unit standard is for people who work in the motor body
industry. Those credited with this unit standard are able to:
remove engine and transmission assembly; prepare to install
the engine and transmission; and install the engine and
transmission assembly.
Classification
Motor Industry > Panelbeating
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
The following legislation and regulations (and subsequent amendments) are relevant
to this unit standard and must be followed where applicable:
– Health and Safety in Employment Act, 1992;
– Transport (Vehicle Standards) Regulations, 1990 and Guide to Vehicle Standards
(MOT Guides 1 and 2), (available from Standards New Zealand, telephone 04 498
5991);
– Ozone Layer Protection Act, 1996.
2
When the evidence requirements state 'company guidelines', it is assumed that it is
to the same standard as the product and vehicle manufacturers' standards.
3
Because of the particular nature of this unit standard it is essential that assessment
be carried out in a commercial workplace under normal working conditions.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Remove engine and transmission assembly.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Decision whether to remove the engine is verified with customer and warranty
requirements, according to company guidelines and manufacturer's
specifications.
1.2
Tools and equipment are selected, and are used according to manufacturer's
specifications.
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1.3
Bonnet and battery are removed and stored according to vehicle manufacturer's
specifications, and there is no damage to parts by acid spillage and no arcing of
terminals.
1.4
Damaged panels that prevent the engine and transmission assembly from being
removed are removed and/or moved to allow free access.
1.5
Coolant and oils are drained and stored according to manufacturer's
specifications and legislation.
1.6
Parts that enable the engine to be removed freely are removed according to
vehicle manufacturer's specifications.
Range
may include but are not limited to – exhaust, gear linkages, air
cleaner, carburettor controls, fuel system, electrical connections,
vacuum hoses, clutch controls, water hoses, oil cooler hoses,
power steering and air conditioning systems.
1.7
Vehicle is raised, and the underside parts that interfere with removing the
engine are removed according to vehicle manufacturer's specifications.
1.8
A lifting fixture is attached to the engine so that it will take the weight of the
assembly, and there is no damage to fixtures or engine.
1.9
Engine and transmission assembly is removed according to vehicle
manufacturer's specifications and company guidelines, and there is no damage
to adjacent parts or fittings.
1.10
Air conditioning pipes and components are sealed and the system is evacuated
according to vehicle manufacturer's specifications, and refrigerants are stored
and recycled according to legislation.
1.11
Transmission, fuel, and cooling system linkages are sealed according to vehicle
manufacturer's specifications, and no dust or contamination gets in them.
1.12
Safe working practices are carried out throughout the task.
Range
1.13
personal safety; safety of other people; vehicle safety; workshop
safety; environmental safety; tool, equipment, and machine safety.
Tools and equipment are put away in their place, and the work area is clean
according to company guidelines.
Outcome 2
Prepare to install the engine and transmission.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Damaged ancillary parts and fittings are repaired and/or replaced, and are fitted
according to vehicle manufacturer's specifications.
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Engine mounts and frame mounting brackets are inspected for damage and
wear, and are replaced according to vehicle manufacturer's specifications.
Range
rubber and metal;
twisted, tears, damaged bolts.
Outcome 3
Install the engine and transmission assembly.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Tools and equipment are selected and used according to manufacturer's
specifications.
3.2
Lifting fixture is attached to the engine and there is no damage to fittings.
3.3
Engine and transmission assembly is raised or lowered into the engine
compartment and secured on its mounts according to vehicle manufacturer's
specifications and company guidelines.
3.4
The lifting fixture is removed, and there is no damage to adjacent parts and
fittings.
3.5
Ancillary parts and fittings that have been removed are replaced according to
vehicle manufacturer's specifications and company guidelines.
3.6
Transmission, fuel, and cooling system linkages are reconnected, and operate
according to vehicle manufacturer's specifications.
Range
3.7
no leaks, fluid levels according to specification, no contamination.
Braking servo and pipes are replaced, and the system is bled and operates
according to vehicle manufacturer's specifications.
Range
hydraulic, air.
3.8
Wiring and linkages are reconnected and operate according to vehicle
manufacturer's specifications.
3.9
Bonnet is fitted, and all gaps are according to vehicle manufacturer's
specifications.
3.10
Engine is started and operated according to vehicle manufacturer's
specifications.
3.11
Vehicle is road tested, and all systems operate according to vehicle
manufacturer's specifications.
3.12
Tools and equipment are put away in their place, and the work area is clean
according to company guidelines.
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Safe working practices are carried out throughout the task.
Range
personal safety; safety of other people; vehicle safety; workshop
safety; environmental safety; tool, equipment, and machine safety.
Replacement information
This unit standard and unit standard 15657 replaced unit
standard 5769.
This unit standard is expiring. Assessment against the standard must take place by
the last date for assessment set out below.
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
20 December 1998
31 December 2016
Revision
2
16 October 2003
31 December 2016
Review
3
26 November 2007
31 December 2016
Rollover
4
19 November 2010
31 December 2016
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference
0014
This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA, or
an inter-institutional body with delegated authority for quality assurance, before they can
report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses of study leading
to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Consent requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this
standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The
AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations
wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for
tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements.
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