Maintenance and Light Repair (GMT 1100)

Term: 2024-2025 Fall Semester

Faculty

William StewartShow MyInfo popup for William Stewart

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Michael A WahbyShow MyInfo popup for Michael A Wahby

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Robert L. CallananShow MyInfo popup for Robert L. Callanan

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Ronald L. RainesShow MyInfo popup for Ronald L. Raines

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Schedule

Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri, 7:35 AM - 2:25 PM (10/21/2024 - 12/19/2024) Location: MAIN ALUMN A201

Description

GMT1100 Maintenance and Light Repair
This course is an introduction to the automotive service
profession and the General Motors dealership environment
with an emphasis on proper procedures in the express service
lane. The studies include overall vehicle inspections, fluid
services, brakes, steering & suspensions, service information
systems, and basic scan tool functionalities. In addition to
completing a proper brake job, in the Brakes section of this
course, students learn to use the most up-to-date brake lathes,
which are mandatory for most warranty repairs at dealership
shops. The steering and suspension sections include
identification, diagnosis, and replacement of steering and
suspension components such as rack and pinion steering,
Macpherson struts, shock absorbers, ball joints, and tie rod
ends. Students learn essential tire work skills, using the latest
road-force wheel balancing equipment. Students also learn
how to properly align a vehicle usin