The quality on display whenever a shop conducts repairs.
What is professionalism?
100
Vehicle Hoists, jack stands, engine and component hoists, chains, slings and shackles.
What are some different types of lifting equipment?
100
A lifting tool used to raise part of a vehicle for repairs or to raise heavy components into position.
What is a vehicle Jack?
100
To raise whole vehicles off the ground for easy access during maintenance and repair.
What is the function of a vehicle lift?
100
Ensure all vehicle protection is removed prior to releasing the vehicle to the customer.
What must be done once repairs/maintenance is complete?
200
Installing protective covers on steering wheels, floor mats and using fender covers…
What are work practices that prevent accidental vehicle damage?
200
The specific purpose and lifting capacity for which it is designed.
What each type of lifting equipment within the specific weight capacity should be used for?
200
Used to raise and support the vehicle while changing a wheel during a road trip.
What is the emergency car jack for?
200
Raises a vehicle on a platform supported by a single solid shaft.
How does a single post lift work?
200
Make sure no damage to the vehicle has been sustained during repair.
What should you do once all of the vehicle protective covers have been removed?
300
Documentation of damage or missing components during a vehicle walk around with the customer.
What prevents customers from coming back to complain about alleged vehicle damage resultant from your having worked on it.
300
In accordance with local legislation and shop procedures.
Periodic checks and tests on lifting equipment should be carried out how?
300
Hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical.
What are three main types of mechanisms that provide lifting action for vehicle jacks?
300
On this equipment, the vehicle’s wheels rest on two narrow platforms, one on each side of the vehicle.
What is a four post hoist?
300
Remove all trash, oil and grease marks from the vehicle.
What to do prior to giving the vehicle back to the customer?
400
Thinking about the work you are performing, planning what you intend to do, following shop and manufacturer procedures, using proper tools and equipment and seeking advice.
What is the best way to prevent accidental mechanical damage?
400
Cracks, dents, marks, cuts, leaks, and abrasions preventing equipment from safely performing as designed.
What should lifting equipment inspections identify?
400
A unit with a long handle used to operate the mechanism and to move/position this equipment.
What is a floor Jack?
400
Leaves the underside of the vehicle easily accessible and also allows a technician to remove the wheels while the vehicle is raised.
What is an advantage of a two-post hoist?
400
Re-check for tools left where the maintenance/repair was completed.
What to do after the vehicle is clean enough to go back to the customer?
500
Putting your left foot on the brake pedal and using your right foot on the gas pedal while bringing a poorly running vehicle into the shop.
What is two-footing the pedals?
500
A: What the technician should check and never exceed concerning lifting equipment capacity.
What is the safe working load (SWL)?
500
By gripping them from the sides, never by the top or bottom to prevent crushed fingers.
How do you safely move jack stands?
500
Because some independent suspension components are not strong enough to support the weight of the vehicle.
Why must you ensure you always use the specified lift points to lift a vehicle?
500
The golden rule.
What is the mode of thought that will keep your customers’ satisfaction with your repairs paramount in your mind?