Practical Shop Skills
Nine practical, ’hands-on’ automotive programs help you learn more, so you can earn more! Demonstrates vital procedures technicians need to know in order to service today’s automobiles.
1. Engines
- Listening to Engine Noises
- Checking for Cylinder Head Warpage
- Checking Valve Springs
- Replacing Valve Seals
- Checking Valve Stem-to-Guide Clearance
- Checking Valve Spring Installed Height
- Checking Timing Chain Slack
- Measuring Lobe Lift
- Checking & Measuring Cylinder Bore
- Checking Crankshaft Journals
- Measuring Bearing Clearance
- Checking & Measuring Pistons
- Measuring & Installing Piston Rings
- Checking the PCV System
2. Auto Trans
- Diagnosing Problems Related to Fluid Condition
- Pressure Test/Checking Modulator Operation
- Testing a Torque Converter Clutch (TCC)
- Diagnosing Electronic Transmission
- Checking the TR Switch
- Adjusting the TV Cable
- Checking the Governor
- Replacing the Extension Housing Bushing
- Checking the Servo Assembly
- Testing Solenoid Operation
- Checking Final Drive Components
- Overhauling a Multiple Disc Clutch
3. Drive Train
- Diagnosing Clutch Problems
- Replacing Clutch Components and Bleeding the Hydraulic System
- Measuring and Adjusting Main Shaft End Play
- Evaluating the Operation of Transaxle’s Sensors and Switches
- Checking and Replacing Universal Joints
- Measuring Drive Shaft Runout
- Determining Drive Shaft Angles
- Measuring Pinion Bearing Preload
- Checking Transfer Case Lubricant
- Servicing Front Wheel Bearings
4. Undercar Systems
- Diagnosing Clutch Problems
- Replacing Clutch Components and Bleeding the Hydraulic System
- Measuring and Adjusting Main Shaft End Play
- Evaluating the Operation of Transaxle’s Sensors and Switches
- Checking and Replacing Universal Joints
- Measuring Drive Shaft Runout
- Determining Drive Shaft Angles
- Measuring Pinion Bearing Preload
- Checking Transfer Case Lubricant
- Servicing Front Wheel Bearings
5. Brake Systems
- Diagnosing M/C Problems and Replacing Brake Lines
- Replacing the Master Cylinder
- Pressure Bleeding the Hydraulic System
- Diagnosing Drum Brakes
- Rebuilding a Disc Brake Caliper
- Inspecting Brake Rotors
- Torquing Wheel Lugs
- Checking Booster Operation (Pedal Travel)
- Servicing the Parking Brake
- Servicing Anti-lock Brakes
6. Starting, Charging and Electrical
- Measuring Parasitic Draw
- Reading a Wire Diagram
- Load Testing the Battery
- Checking Starter Current Draw
- Measuring Starter Circuit Voltage Drop
- Testing Charging System Output
- Bench Testing Alternator Components
- Diagnosing Turn Signals
- Testing and Diagnosing Dash Gauges
7. Climate Control
- Gauge Reading and “Touch” Diagnostics
- Leak Checking the A/C System
- Recovery, Evacuation, and Charging
- Servicing the A/C Compressor
- Testing the Pressure Cycling Switch
- Testing an Electric Cooling Fan Circuit
- Diagnosing Automatic Temperature Control
- Checking for Refrigerant Contamination
8. Driveability
- Performing Engine Mechanical Tests
- Testing Fuel Pressure, Volume, and Quality
- Diagnosing EGR and Air Systems
- No-code Diagnostics
- Retrieving Stored Trouble Codes
- Measuring Voltage drop
9. Advanced Driveability
- Identifying Engine Mechanical Problems
- Checking Exhaust Backpressure
- Analyzing Scan Data
- Mechanical vs. Electronic Problems
- Testing Computer Driver Circuits
- Analyzing Oxygen Sensor Wave Forms
- Evaluating Injector Performance
- Testing Converter Efficiency
| Practical Shop Skills - Complete Set of 9 - VHS |
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All nine (9) practical, “hands-on” automotive programs to help you learn more, so you can earn more! Demonstrates vital procedures technicians need to know in order to service today’s automobiles. |
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| Practical Shop Skills - Complete Set of 9 - CD |
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$899.00 | ||
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All nine (9) practical, “hands-on” automotive programs to help you learn more, so you can earn more! Demonstrates vital procedures technicians need to know in order to service today’s automobiles. |
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| Practical Shop Skills - Advanced Driveability - VHS |
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| Practical Shop Skills - Driveability - VHS |
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| Practical Shop Skills - Climate Control - VHS |
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| Practical Shop Skills - Climate Control - CD |
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| Practical Shop Skills - Starting, Charging & Electrical - VHS |
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| Practical Shop Skills - Starting, Charging & Electrical - CD |
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| Practical Shop Skills - Brake Systems - VHS |
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$119.00 | ||
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Practical, “hands-on” automotive programs to help you learn more, so you can earn more! Demonstrates vital procedures technicians need to know in order to service today’s automobiles. |
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| Practical Shop Skills - Brake Systems - CD |
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$119.00 | ||
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Practical, “hands-on” automotive programs to help you learn more, so you can earn more! Demonstrates vital procedures technicians need to know in order to service today’s automobiles. |
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| Practical Shop Skills - Undercar Systems - VHS |
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$119.00 | ||
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Practical, “hands-on” automotive program to help you learn more, so you can earn more! Demonstrates vital procedures technicians need to know in order to service today’s automobiles. |
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| Practical Shop Skills - Undercar Systems - CD |
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$119.00 | ||
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Practical, “hands-on” automotive program to help you learn more, so you can earn more! Demonstrates vital procedures technicians need to know in order to service today’s automobiles. |
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| Practical Shop Skills - Drive Train - VHS |
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$119.00 | ||
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Practical, “hands-on” automotive program to help you learn more, so you can earn more! Demonstrates vital procedures technicians need to know in order to service today’s automobiles. |
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| Practical Shop Skills - Drive Train - CD |
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$119.00 | ||
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Practical, “hands-on” automotive program to help you learn more, so you can earn more! Demonstrates vital procedures technicians need to know in order to service today’s automobiles. |
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| Practical Shop Skills - Auto Trans - CD |
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$119.00 | ||
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Practical, “hands-on” automotive program to help you learn more, so you can earn more! Demonstrates vital procedures technicians need to know in order to service today’s automobiles. |
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| Practical Shop Skills - Auto Trans - VHS |
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$119.00 | ||
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Practical, “hands-on” automotive program to help you learn more, so you can earn more! Demonstrates vital procedures technicians need to know in order to service today’s automobiles. |
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| Practical Shop Skills - Engines - VHS |
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$119.00 | ||
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Practical, “hands-on” automotive program to help you learn more, so you can earn more! Demonstrates vital procedures technicians need to know in order to service today’s automobiles. |
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| Practical Shop Skills - Engines - CD |
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$119.00 | ||
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Practical, “hands-on” automotive program to help you learn more, so you can earn more! Demonstrates vital procedures technicians need to know in order to service today’s automobiles. |
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