Standard |
ACR 101 - Automobile Components
Identification
Introduces the structural configuration and identification of the structural members of various automotive unibodies and frames. Topics include: unibody construction, frame types, stub frame types, body panels, and mechanical components.
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Unibody Construction |
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3 |
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Frame Types |
D. Lab |
1 |
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Stub Frame Types |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Body Panels |
Credit |
3 |
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Mechanical Components |
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Prerequisite/Corequisite: |
Provisional admission, ACR 100 |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
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Class |
D.Lab |
P.Lab/ O.B.I. |
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UNIBODY CONSTRUCTION |
6 |
2 |
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Spot welds |
Describe the importance of spot welds on unibodies as related to vehicle strength. |
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Construction strength |
Explain how the construction strengthis engineered in a unibody. |
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2 |
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Construction of a conventional frame |
Describe how the body is attached to the frame. |
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Explain construction strength. |
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STUB FRAME TYPES |
6 |
1 |
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Construction |
Describe how the stub frame is attached to the body. |
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Explain construction strength. |
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Comparison |
Compare/contrast unibody, conventional and stub design types in relation to weight. |
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BODY PANELS |
6 |
2 |
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Exterior |
Identify exterior cosmetic body panels. |
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Interior |
Identify internal structural support panels. |
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Stationary |
Determine stationary panels. Determine non-stationary panels. |
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MECHANICAL COMPONENTS |
6 |
3 |
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Suspension and steering |
Identify suspension and steering components. |
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Identify damaged suspension and steering components. |
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Engine and drive train |
Identify engine accessories and drive train components. |
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Analyze damaged engine, engine accessories and drive train components. |
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Suggested Resources |
Author. (1988). Body and mechanic parts, service and repair.
San Diego: Mitchell.
Chudy, H. T. (1988). The complete guide to automotive refinishing
(2nd ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Deroche, A. G. (1988).
Automotive collision estimating and
repair. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Deroche, A. G. (1988).
Automotive refinishing handbook.
Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
I-CAR. (1984). Unibody auto collision repair (Series
1-9). Des Plaines, IL: Author.
Scharff, R. (1988). Motor auto body repair. Albany, NY:
Delmar.