Steering & Suspension
Keeps vehicle driving straight, and allows tires to wear evenly (allegedly helps fuel economy as well)
What is an alignment?
Contains 100-400 volts
What is a hybrid battery?
This refrigerant is banned for usage in automobiles following changes to the Clean Air Act.
What is R-12?
Older transmissions have these, but newer ones usually do not, making it more difficult to check fluid levels.
What is a dipstick?
The process of "pad-slapping," or installing new brake pads on old rotors, is often less effective or ineffective because of this type of wear on a used brake rotor.
What is glazing?
Hold the wheels together to the vehicle and help vehicle turn smoothly.
What are sway bar links?
Insulated Rubber gloves, Leather gloves, Face shield,
What is the required PPE for working on hybrid vehicles?
These components are the "dividing line" between an HVAC system's high- and low-pressure sides, depending on the design of the HVAC system.
What is the TXV or fixed orifice?
These metal or rubber tubes carry transmission fluid from the transmission case to the cooler, mounted in the front of the vehicle.
What are transmission cooler lines?
This is the correct amount of material to cut from each side of the rotor when using a brake lathe.
What is 0.005"?
These suspension components act as brakes for the vehicle's springs, turning their oscillations into heat and noise.
What are shocks (or struts)?
It can go 15-60 miles (range).
What distance can a hybrid vehicle battery cover?
This component engages and disengages based on the flow of current from a relay connected to the HVAC control head, depending on if the driver wants the air conditioning or not.
What is the magnetic clutch?
This component of the transmission controls the flow of fluid to all components of the automatic transmission, controlling shifting and gear engagement.
What is the valve body?
This component can cause a hard brake pedal and very difficult braking if it fails, as well as hiding possible fluid leaks if it doesn't.
What is the vacuum booster?
The suspension's control arms are held in place by these rubber or steel space-fillers.
What are bushings?
Electric and hybrid vehicles have these components instead of alternators.
What is a DC/DC converter?
These components must be fitted in the proper position to guarantee proper airflow past the A/C condenser.
What air the air dams?
This pair of sensors tells the PCM if there's any problem with clutch engagement within the transmission, determining the difference in speed between the transmission's input and output.
What are the transmission input speed sensor and vehicle speed sensor?
This brake system component is responsible for retracting the brake piston when the pedal is released, as well as holding brake fluid inside the caliper where it belongs.
What is the square-cut O-ring?
May cause vehicle vibrations and clicking/clunking noises when turning, if it goes bad.
What are symptoms/signs of a bad CV Axle?
This hybrid or electric vehicle component common in older vehicles should be serviced or replaced yearly, or more often if the customer lives in a dusty environment.
What is the battery cooling fan air filter element?
This issue with vehicle air conditioning will cause the A/C compressor to function properly, but will cause low pressure on the high-pressure line and a vacuum on the low-pressure line.
What is a condenser restriction?
This component within the transmission is engaged during cruising conditions or under light throttle, to improve fuel economy and reduce transmission internal wear. It was formerly controlled with a precisely calibrated valve but is now controlled with its own solenoid.
What is the torque converter lock-up clutch?
This process must be completed before servicing a modern vehicle with an electronic rear brake, so as not to damage the brake's internal apply ramp.
What is setting service mode?