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