AUTOB 204: Unibody Alignment

Subject
Auto Body Rebuilding and Refinishing
Credits 5
Quarter Offered
Fall,
Spring
Instructional Mode
Web-enhanced
Students implement the basic theory and application of major unibody and frame repair. Topics include methods of inspection, types of measuring equipment, and identifying types of structural damage
Outcomes
  • Analyze information, critically recognizing viable solutions
  • Locate the major parts of a perimeter frame
  • Locate the major parts of a unibody frame
  • Properly plan and execute collision repair procedures
  • Summarize how different types of unibody/frame straightening equipment are set up and used
  • Summarize safety considerations to follow when using equipment
  • Summarize the various types of frames commonly used on cars, trucks, vans and SUVs
  • Compare a conventional full frame with modern hydro formed frames
  • Compare and contrast body-over-frame and unibody construction
  • Describe the basic straightening and aligning techniques
  • Determine pull directions by analyzing damage
  • Explain past and present designsof motor vehicles
  • Explain why it might be necessary to pull damaged parts before their removal
  • Identify signs of stress/deformation on a unibody vehicle and make repairs
  • Identify the major structural components, sections, and assemblies of a motor vehicle
Prerequisites
AUTOB102, AUTOB103
Distribution
Career Training
Notes
Web-enhanced