IT92 – Auto I
Career and Technical Education
Course #: IT92
Course Name: Automotive Systems and Repair
Prerequisites: None
Grade Level: 9-12
Level of Difficulty: Average
# of Credits: 2 semesters- 1 Credit
The following is a Career and Technical Education (CTE) class under the Automotive Technologies Program.
Automotive Units and Understanding Statements
Unit 1: Introduction to Automotive Technologies

Students will understand the emphasis of this course will be concepts related to brake, electrical/electronic, steering and
suspension systems, along with engine diagnosis, all of which will be covered in depth throughout the Automotive Technologies
program.
Unit 2: Safety

Students will understand the importance of, and their responsibility to consistently follow safe practices and procedures at all
times in the auto shop.
Unit 3: Tools and Technology

Students will understand the appropriate and safe use and care of tools, correct nomenclature, and will know the correct
application of hand and power tools, as well as diagnostic testing equipment.
Unit 4: Building an Engine

Students will learn how to identify and understand the basic parts of the internal combustion engine.
Unit 5: Design and Construction of Engine and Engine Parts

Students will understand that form follows function when designing engine parts.
Unit 6: Engine Classification and Other Propulsion Systems

Students will understand how engines and other propulsion systems operate.
Unit 7: Engine Tests and Measurements

Students will understand the various methods for measuring engine sizes and outputs.
Unit 8: Lubrication Systems

Students will learn and understand the function of the lubrication system.
Unit 9: Cooling Systems

Students will learn and understand the function of the cooling system.
Unit 10: Fuel Supply and Delivery

Students will learn the methods of fuel transfer to the engine and the principles of carburetion and fuel injection.
Unit 11: Electricity and Electronics

Students will understand the electrical and electronic fundamentals and their application to automotive systems.
Unit 12: Ignition Systems

Students will learn how induction is used to create high voltage from low voltage and various methods used to break the primary
current.
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Automotive Units and Understanding Statements (cont.)
Unit 13: Battery, Charging and Starting Systems

Students will learn how to interpret battery, charging, and starting system concerns to determine necessary action.
Unit 14: Exhaust and Emissions Systems

Students will understand the function of the exhaust and emissions systems on modern automobiles.
Unit 15: Brake Systems

Students will understand the difference between drum and disk brakes and will also understand the anti-lock brake system (ABS),
mechanical, hydraulic and power brake systems.
Unit 16: Steering, Suspension, Wheels and Tires
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Students will understand the function and relationships between the steering, suspension, wheels and tires.
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AZ COLLEGE AND CAREER READY ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS CONNECTIONS
The following Reading and Speaking and Listening AZ College and Career Ready Standards are integrated as applicable in this course:
Reading:
Key Ideas and Details
Standard 1: Cite specific textual* evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to the precise details of explanations or descriptions.
Standard 3: Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks attending to
special cases or exceptions defined in the text.
Craft and Structure
Standard 4: Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in specific scientific or technical
context relevant to grade specific text and topics.
Standard 5: Analyze the structure of the relationships among concepts in a text, including relationships among key terms.
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
Standard 9: Compare and contrast findings presented in a text to those from other sources (including their own experiments), noting when the findings support
or contradict previous explanations or accounts.
Speaking and Listening:
Comprehension and Collaboration
Standard 1: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on gradelevel topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
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IT92 – Auto I –Suggested Teaching Timeline
First Semester
August
Unit 1: Introduction to
Automotive
Technologies
Sept.
Oct.
Second Semester
Nov.
Dec.
Jan.
Feb.
March
April
May
2.5 weeks
Unit 2: Safety
2 weeks
Unit 3: Tools and Technology
2.5 weeks
Unit 4: Building an Engine
2 weeks
Unit 5: Design and
Construction of
Engines and Engine
Parts
Unit 6: Engine Classification
and Other Propulsion
Systems
2 weeks
2 weeks
Unit 7: Engine Tests and
Measurements
2 weeks
Unit 8: Lubrication Systems
2 weeks
Unit 9: Cooling Systems
2 weeks
Unit 10: Fuel Supply and
Delivery
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2.5 weeks
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First Semester
August
Sept.
Oct.
Second Semester
Nov.
Dec.
Unit 11: Electricity and
Electronics
Jan.
Feb.
March
April
May
3.5 weeks
Unit 12: Ignition Systems
2 weeks
Unit 13: Battery, Charging and
Starting Systems
2 weeks
Unit 14: Exhaust and
Emissions Systems
2 weeks
Unit 15: Brake Systems
3 weeks
Unit 16: Steering, Suspension,
Wheels and Tires
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1 week
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Unit 1: Introduction to Automotive Technologies
Students will understand the emphasis of this course will be concepts related brake, electrical/electronic, steering and
suspension systems, along with engine diagnosis, all of which will be covered in depth throughout the Automotive
Technologies program.
Knowledge and Skills
Arizona CTE Standards
Knowledge:
This unit will provide students a first
exposure to course content that will continue
to be covered throughout the year including
basics related to
 brake systems
 electrical/electronic systems
 steering and suspension systems
 engine diagnostics
Note: IT92 Automotive Systems and Repair –
Auto I will involve observation, identification, and
inspection laboratory experiences. Diagnosis and
repair experiences will follow in Auto II once the
students have an understanding of the systems in
automobiles, learned in this class. Many of the
standards are written at a higher level than will be
mastered in this class, but are still applicable from
a knowledge perspective.
Skills:
In this brief course overview, students will:
 Locate and identify the components
of:
o Brake systems
o Electrical/electronic systems
o Steering and suspension
systems
o Engines and engine systems
o Transmissions and drivetrain
components (no standards
provided)
1.0
2.0
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3.0
4.0
Resources
 Syllabus, formatives, diagnostic assessments,
summative assessments
 Computer lab
 Textbook, Automotive Fundamentals, GoodheartWillcox
 Teacher made worksheets
 CDX and ALLDATA software
 Industry produced videos
 Simulators
Evaluate performance and implement brake repair
Evaluate and implement repairs to
electrical/electronic systems
Perform repairs to steering and suspension systems
Implement general engine performance diagnosis
and repair
Interpret and explain the information
inherent to each identification
number
o VIN
o Vehicle certification labels
o Calibration decals
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Unit 2: Safety
Students will understand the importance of safe, secure, and reliable work environment in an auto shop.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge:
 Personal safety
 Safety practices for groups
 OSHA goals and requirements
related to automotive technologies
 EPA goals and requirements related
to automotive technologies
 MSDS goals and how the data is
used in an auto shop
 Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE)
Arizona CTE Standards

District requirements, no standards or measurement
criteria are currently available from ADE. They will
be included when they become available.
Resources
 District safety study guides and safety
assessments or industry equivalent
 Safety demos in lab
 Computer lab and CDX software
Skills:
 Demonstrate personal and group
safety practices
 Operate and maintain tools and
equipment safely
 Dispose of waste materials properly
 Follow all guidelines outlined on
chemicals used in the auto shop
according to specifications on MSDS
 Recognize and avoid dangerous
activities
 Explain safety rules
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Unit 3: Tools and Technology
Students will understand the appropriate and safe use and care of tools, correct nomenclature, and know the correct
application of hand and power tools, and diagnostic testing equipment.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge:
 Difference between Society of
Automotive Engineers (SAE) or
“common” and metric
measurements
 Correct application of measurement
tools
 Proper use electronic diagnostic
equipment
 Hardware designations, types,
sizes, and use
Arizona CTE Standards
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
Evaluate performance and implement brake repair
Evaluate and implement repairs to
electrical/electronic systems
Perform repairs to steering and suspension systems
Implement general engine performance diagnosis
and repair
Resources
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Tools and tool storage
Computer lab, CDX, and ALLDATA Software
Technical DVD’s
Syllabus, formatives, diagnostic assessments,
summative assessments
Skills:
 Identify most common automotive
tools for specified tasks or
procedures as outlined in the
Automotive Technology Standards
 Describe most commonly used
measuring tool and test equipment
 Select appropriate tools for the
given job
 Demonstrate the use of electronic
diagnostic equipment
 Select specified hardware types and
sizes
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Unit 4: Building an Engine
Students will learn how to identify and understand the basic parts of the internal combustion engine.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge:
 Identify the commonly used fuel
types
 Parts of the internal combustion
engine
 The difference between rotary, two
cycle and four cycle engines
Arizona CTE Standards
4.0
Skills:
 Identify and describe the function of
the parts of an internal combustion
engine
 Explain engine operating principals
 Describe the four stroke cycle, twostroke cycle, rotary, and the function
of valve timing
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Implement general engine performance diagnosis
and repair
4.2 Research applicable vehicle and service
information, such as engine management system
operation, vehicle service history, service
precautions, and technical service bulletins
4.3 Locate and interpret vehicle and major
component identification numbers (VIN, vehicle
certification labels, and calibration decals)
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Resources
 Chapter 1-3 in text, Automotive Fundamentals,
Goodheart-Willcox
 Engine parts and components
 Syllabus, formatives, diagnostic assessments,
summative assessments
 Computer lab, ALLDATA, and CDX software
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Unit 5: Design and Construction of Engines and Engine Parts
Students will understand that form follows function when designing engine parts.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge:
 The purpose of the material, shape,
size and function of parts
 The relationship of individual engine
components/parts/systems to all
other components/parts/systems
Arizona CTE Standards
4.0
Skills:
 Describe engine part design
 Understand exploded view drawings
of an engine
 Understand 3-D view drawings of
engine parts
 Explain the reasoning for the
construction and purpose of engine
components
 Identify engine parts and systems
variations
Arizona Department of Education - Career and Technical Education Standards
Implement general engine performance diagnosis
and repair
4.2 Research applicable vehicle and service
information, such as engine management system
operation, vehicle service history, service
precautions, and technical service bulletins
4.3 Locate and interpret vehicle and major
component identification numbers (VIN, vehicle
certification labels, and calibration decals)
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Resources
 Chapter 2 in text, Automotive Fundamentals,
Goodheart-Willcox
 Various engine parts and components
 Syllabus, formatives, diagnostic assessments,
summative assessments
 Computer lab and CDX, and ALLDATA software
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Unit 6: Engine Classification and Other Propulsion Systems
Students will understand how engines and other propulsion systems operate.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge:
 Most common methods to classify
engines by cycle, valve location,
cylinder number and arrangement,
type of fuel or power used, cooling
system
 Fundamental principles behind
alternative fuel vehicle propulsion
systems
Arizona CTE Standards
4.0
Implement general engine performance diagnosis
and repair
4.2 Research applicable vehicle and service
information, such as engine management system
operation, vehicle service history, service
precautions, and technical service bulletins
4.3 Locate and interpret vehicle and major
component identification numbers (VIN, vehicle
certification labels, and calibration decals)
Resources
 Engine parts, used and new
 Computer lab, ALLDATA and CDX software
 Syllabus, formatives, diagnostic assessments,
summative assessments
Skills:
 Compare 4 stroke/2 stroke cycle
engines
 Explain different engine
classifications
 Describe operating principles of
different types of engines
 Identify various types of propulsion
systems used in alternative fuel
vehicles
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Unit 7: Engine Tests and Measurements
Students will understand the various methods for measuring engine sizes and outputs.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge:
 The difference between horsepower
and torque
 Displacement, compression ratio,
volumetric efficiency
 Function of various precision
measuring tools
Arizona CTE Standards
4.0
Implement general engine performance diagnosis
and repair
Resources
 Chapter 6 in text, Automotive Fundamentals,
Goodheart-Willcox
 Syllabus, formatives, diagnostic assessments,
summative assessments
 Precision measuring tools
 Computer lab, CDX, and ALLDATA software,
DVD’s
Skills:
 Read a micrometer and vernier
scale
 Calculate basic engine
measurement problems involving
displacement, compression ratios,
and volumetric efficiency using both
U.S. Standard and metric measures
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Unit 8: Lubrication Systems
Students will learn and understand the function of the lubrication system.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge:
 How oil affects operating
temperature
 How the engine lubrication system
functions
 Components of a vehicle that
require lubrication
Arizona CTE Standards
4.0
Implement general engine performance diagnosis
and repair
4.2 Research applicable vehicle and service
information, such as engine management system
operation, vehicle service history, service
precautions, and technical service bulletins
4.4 Inspect engine assembly for fuel, oil, coolant, and
other leaks; determine necessary action
Resources
 Chapter 12 from text, Automotive Fundamentals,
Goodheart-Willcox
 Syllabus, formatives, diagnostic assessments,
summative assessments
 Assortment of lubrication system components
 Computer lab, CDX, and ALLDATA software,
DVD’s
Skills:
 Identify the basic parts of a
lubrication system
 Identify all components of a vehicle
that require lubrication
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Unit 9: Cooling Systems
Students will learn and understand the function of the cooling system.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge:
 How coolant affects operating
temperature
 How the cooling system functions
Arizona CTE Standards
4.0
Skills:
 Identify the basic parts of a cooling
system
 Describe the function of the cooling
system
Arizona Department of Education - Career and Technical Education Standards
Implement general engine performance diagnosis
and repair
4.2 Research applicable vehicle and service
information, such as engine management system
operation, vehicle service history, service
precautions, and technical service bulletins
4.3 Locate and interpret vehicle and major
component identification numbers (VIN, vehicle
certification labels, and calibration decals)
4.61 Inspect and test mechanical/electrical fans, fan
clutch, fan shroud/ducting, air dams, and fan
control devices; perform necessary action
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Resources
 Chapter 11 from text, Automotive Fundamentals,
Goodheart-Willcox
 Syllabus, formatives, diagnostic assessments,
summative assessments
 Assortment of lubrication system components
 Computer lab, CDX and ALLDATA software,
DVD’s
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Unit 10: Fuel Supply and Delivery
Students will learn the methods of fuel transfer to the engine and the principles of carburetion and fuel injection.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge:
 Safe handling of fuels and fuel
systems
 Fuel tank construction, fuel filter
types and fuel pumps
 Bernoulli principal and the function
of carburetor circuits
 Fuel injector construction and
operation
 Rich, lean and stoichiometric* (fuelair) mixtures
 Advantages and disadvantages of
turbochargers and superchargers
Arizona CTE Standards
4.0
Implement general engine performance diagnosis
and repair
4.37 Inspect and test fuel pumps and pump control
systems for pressure, regulation and volume;
perform necessary action.
4.40 Inspect throttle body, air induction system, intake
manifold and gaskets for vacuum leaks and/or
unmetered air.
4.41 Inspect and test fuel injectors
Resources
 Chapter 9 and 10 from text, Automotive
Fundamentals, Goodheart-Willcox
 Assortment of fuel system circuits components
 Computer lab and software
 Syllabus, formatives, diagnostic assessments,
summative assessments
Skills:
 Describe components of various
fuel supply systems
 Explain the function of fuel system
components
 Identify the basic parts and circuits
of the carburetor
 Explain the parts and function of a
fuel injector system
 Summarize the operating principles
of the gasoline and diesel injection
systems
 Describe the differences between
naturally aspirated and forced
induction systems
*Note: Stoichiometric mixtures are an "ideal"
fuel/air mixture in which both the fuel and the
oxygen in the air are completely consumed
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Unit 11: Electricity and Electronics
Students will understand the electrical and electronic fundamentals and their application to automotive systems.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge:
 Principles of :
o Alternating Current (AC)
o Direct Current (DC)
o Circuits
o Voltage
o Continuity
o Resistance
o Power
o Ohms Law
o Watts Law
 Functions of:
o Circuit breakers
o Fusible links
o Induction solenoids
o Relays
o Electric motors
 Understand static induction
Arizona CTE Standards
2.0
Skills:
 Calculate Ohms Law and Watts Law
problems
 Name the values used to measure
electricity
 Explain the difference between AC
and DC electricity
 List and describe the basic types of
electrical circuits
 Explain the effects of magnetism
 Describe the function of electrical
and electronic components
 Identify electrical symbols
 Identify the components of electric
and or hybrid electric vehicles
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Evaluate and implement repairs to
electrical/electronic systems
2.1 Identify and interpret electrical/electronic system
concern; determine necessary action
2.4 Diagnose electrical/electronic integrity for series,
parallel and series-parallel circuits using
principles of electricity (Ohm’s Law)
2.5 Use wiring diagrams during diagnosis of electrical
circuit problems
2.6 Demonstrate the proper use of a digital multi
meter (DMM) during diagnosis of electrical circuit
problems
2.7 Check electrical circuits with a test light;
determine necessary action
2.10 Check continuity and measure resistance in
electrical/electronic circuits and components
using an ohmmeter; determine necessary action
2.14 Inspect and test fusible links, circuit breakers,
and fuses; determine necessary action
2.15 Inspect and test switches, connectors, relays,
solid state devices, and wires of
electrical/electronic circuits; perform necessary
action
2.28 Identify high voltage circuits of electric or hybrid
electric vehicles and related safety precautions
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Resources
 Text chapter 7, Automotive Fundamentals,
Goodheart-Willcox
 Assortment of electrical and electronic
components
 Test Equipment – power sources
 Computer lab, CDX, EKI, ALLDATA Software
 Syllabus, formatives, diagnostic assessments,
summative assessments
 Calculators
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Unit 12: Ignition Systems
Students will learn how induction is used to create high voltage from low voltage and various methods used to break the
primary current.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge:
 Principals of:
o Induction
o Breaker points
o Electronic ignition
o Direct ignition
o Cam position sensors
o Spark advance mechanisms
o Spark plug types
o Secondary ignition systems
Skills:
 Explain the function of the ignition
coil
 Describe the primary and secondary
circuits of an ignition system
 Describe the construction of ignition
system components
 Describe the differences between
mechanical and electronic ignition
systems
 Explain test procedures for ignition
system components
Arizona CTE Standards
2.0
Evaluate and implement repairs to
electrical/electronic systems
2.4 Diagnose electrical/electronic integrity for series,
parallel and series-parallel circuits using
principles of electricity (Ohm’s Law)
4.0 Implement general engine performance diagnosis
and repair
4.2 Research applicable vehicle and service
information, such as engine management system
operation, vehicle service history, service
precautions, and technical service bulletins
4.29 Inspect and test ignition primary circuit wiring and
solid state components; perform necessary
action
4.30 Inspect, test and service distributor
4.31 Inspect and test ignition primary circuit wiring and
solid state components; perform necessary
action
4.32 Inspect and test ignition coil(s); perform
necessary action
4.34 Inspect and test ignition system secondary circuit
wiring and components; perform necessary
action
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Resources
 Text chapter 8 Automotive Fundamentals,
Goodheart-Willcox
 Assortment of ignition system components
 Computer lab and software
 Syllabus, formatives, diagnostic assessments,
summative assessments
 Computer lab, CDX, EKI, ALLDATA Software
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Unit 13: Battery, Charging and Starting Systems
Students will learn how to interpret battery, charging, and starting system concerns to determine necessary action.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge:
 Procedures for testing and servicing
battery, charging and starting system
components
 Procedures to replace and repair
battery, charging, and starting
system components
 Proper procedure for jump starting a
car
Arizona CTE Standards
2.0
Skills:
 Describe use of a load tester
 Describe servicing of battery,
charging and starting system
components
 Describe usage of battery charger
 Describe how to use jumper cables
 Determine alternator output using a
voltmeter
 Repair and replace connectors and
terminal ends
 Solder repair electrical wiring
Arizona Department of Education - Career and Technical Education Standards
Evaluate and implement repairs to
electrical/electronic systems
2.3 Locate and interpret vehicle and major
component identification numbers (VIN, vehicle
certification labels, and calibration decals)
2.6 Demonstrate the proper use of a digital
multimeter (DMM) during diagnosis of electrical
circuit problems
2.14 Inspect and test fusible links, circuit breakers,
and fuses; determine necessary action
2.15 Inspect and test switches, connectors, relays,
solid state devices, and wires of
electrical/electronic circuits; perform necessary
action
2.16 Remove and replace terminal end from connector
2.17 Repair connectors and terminal ends
2.19 Perform solder repair of electrical wiring
2.20 Identify location of hybrid vehicle high voltage
circuit disconnect (service plug) location and
safety procedures
2.27 Start a vehicle using jumper cables and a battery
or auxiliary power supply
2.28 Identify high voltage circuits of electric or hybrid
electric vehicles and related safety precautions
2.30 Identify hybrid vehicle auxiliary (12v) battery
service, repair and test procedures
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Resources
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Applicable tools and test equipment
CDX, AllData, and EKI Software,
Repair manual
Syllabus, formatives, diagnostic assessments,
summative assessments
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Unit 14: Exhaust and Emissions Systems
Students will understand the function of the exhaust and emissions systems on modern automobiles.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge:
 The purpose of the exhaust and
emission control system
components
 Function of a muffler
 Function of the catalytic converter
Arizona CTE Standards
4.0
Skills:
 Locate exhaust and emissions
systems components
 Explain the rationale for mandated
emissions systems
Arizona Department of Education - Career and Technical Education Standards
Implement general engine performance diagnosis
and repair
4.2 Research applicable vehicle and service
information, such as engine management system
operation, vehicle service history, service
precautions, and technical service bulletins
4.3 Locate and interpret vehicle and major
component identification numbers (VIN, vehicle
certification labels, and calibration decals)
4.6 Diagnose abnormal exhaust color, odor, and
sound; determine necessary action
4.43 Inspect the integrity of the exhaust manifold,
exhaust pipes, muffler(s), catalytic converter(s),
resonator(s), tail pipe(s), and heat shield(s);
perform necessary action
4.47 Inspect, test and service positive crankcase
ventilation (PCV) filter/breather cap, valve, tubes,
orifices, and hoses; perform necessary action
4.49 Inspect, test, service and replace components of
the EGR system, including EGR tubing, exhaust
passages, vacuum/pressure controls, filters and
hoses; perform necessary action
4.52 Inspect and test mechanical components of
secondary air injection systems; perform
necessary action
4.53 Inspect and test electrical/electronically-operated
components and circuits of air injection systems;
perform necessary action
4.54 Inspect and test catalytic converter performance
4.56 Inspect and test components and hoses of
evaporative emissions control system; perform
necessary action
4.64 Identify hybrid vehicle internal combustion engine
service precautions
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Resources
 Chapter 13 and 14 from text Automotive
Fundamentals, Goodheart-Willcox
 Assortment exhaust and emissions system
components
 Computer lab and software, CDX, AllData
 Syllabus, formatives, diagnostic assessments,
summative assessments
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IT92 – Auto I
IT92 – Auto I
Career and Technical Education
Unit 15: Brake Systems
Students will understand the ABS, mechanical, hydraulic and power brake systems and the difference between drum and
disk brakes.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge:
 Principles of:
o Hydraulic theory
o Leverage
o Pascal’s Law*
o Antilock brake system
o Disk and drum brakes
o Power brake system
o Master cylinders
o Wheel cylinders
o Caliper functions
 How changing tires and wheels
affect brake system functions
Skills:
 Describe the principles of the
hydraulic system operation
 Identify the parts of brake systems
 Explain the differences between
drum and disk brakes
 Describe the principles of vacuum
power brakes
 Describe the function of an antilock
brake system (ABS)
 List safety hazards and precautions
in brake system repairs
*Note: Pascal’s law states the principle of
transmission of fluid pressure
Arizona CTE Standards
1.0 Evaluate performance and implement brake repair
1.1 Identify and interpret brake system concern;
determine necessary action
1.3 Locate and interpret vehicle and major
component identification numbers (VIN, vehicle
certification labels, calibration decals)
1.4 Diagnose pressure concerns in the brake system
using hydraulic principles (Pascal’s Law)
1.9 Inspect brake lines, flexible hoses, and fittings for
leaks, dents, kinks, rust, cracks, bulging or wear;
tighten loose fittings and supports; determine
necessary action
1.11 Select, handle, store, and fill brake fluids to
proper level
1.12 Inspect, test, and/or replace metering (hold-off),
proportioning (balance), pressure differential and
combination valves
1.13 Inspect, test, and adjust height (load) sensing
proportioning valve.
1.14 Inspect, test, and/or replace components of brake
warning light system
1.23 Install, check, and adjust wheel, torque lug nuts
1.37 Inspect the vacuum-type power booster unit for
vacuum leaks; inspect the check valve for proper
operation; determine necessary action
1.38 Inspect and test hydraulically assisted power
brake systems for leaks and proper operation;
determine necessary action
1.49 Identify and inspect antilock brake system (ABS)
components; determine necessary action.
1.57 Identify traction control/vehicle stability control
system components
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Resources
 Chapter 23 from text Automotive Fundamentals,
Goodheart-Willcox
 Assortment of brake system components
 Syllabus, formatives, diagnostic assessments,
summative assessments
 Computer lab, CDX, ALLDATA, software
Board Approved – December 9, 2014
IT92 – Auto I
IT92 – Auto I
Career and Technical Education
Unit 16: Steering, Suspension, Wheels and Tires
Students will understand the function and relationships between the steering, suspension, wheels and tires.
Knowledge and Skills
Arizona CTE Standards
Knowledge:
 Differences between:
o
Rack and pinion vs. pitman arm
steering
o
Shock absorber vs. McPherson
struts and functions thereof
o
The three types of suspension
springs
 Tire size nomenclature
 Wheel construction and materials
 Suspension components and their
functions
 Steering components and their
functions
3.0 Perform repairs to steering and suspension systems
3.1 Identify and interpret suspension and steering
concern; determine necessary action
3.3 Locate and interpret vehicle and major
component identification numbers (VIN, vehicle
certification labels, calibration decals)
3.9 Inspect steering shaft universal-joint(s), flexible
coupling(s), collapsible column, lock cylinder
mechanism, and steering wheel; perform
necessary action
3.12 Inspect and replace manual or power rack and
pinion steering gear inner tie rod ends (sockets)
and bellows boots.
3.19 Inspect and replace power steering hoses and
fittings
3.20 Inspect and replace pitman arm, relay (center
link/intermediate) rod, idler arm and mountings,
and steering linkage damper
3.21 Inspect, replace, and adjust tie rod ends
(sockets), tie rod sleeves, and clamps.
3.23 Inspect and test non-hydraulic electric power
assist steering
3.24 Identify hybrid vehicle power steering system
electrical circuits, service and safety precautions
3.65 Inspect tire and wheel assembly for air loss;
perform necessary action
Skills:
 Locate and Identify steering system
and suspension components and
their functions
 Explain tire / wheel size
designations
 Describe basic wheel rim design
and construction
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Resources
 Chapter 24 - 26 from text Automotive
Fundamentals, Goodheart-Willcox
 Assortment of steering system and suspension
components
 Assortment of tires and wheel
 Computer lab and software, CDX, AllData
 Syllabus, formatives, diagnostic assessments,
summative assessments
Board Approved – December 9, 2014
IT92 – Auto I