ACRT 136 Measuring & Realignment Procedures

4 credits

This course focuses on the use of measuring and frame straightening equipment to properly straighten unibody and frame vehicles.

Prerequisites: TRAN 110, TRAN 112, TRAN 113, and TRAN 125, or instructor permission.

Corequisites: ACRT 135, ACRT 235, and ACRT 236, or instructor permission.

Quarters Offered: Fall

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Interpret body dimension information and locate key reference points on a vehicle, using online body dimension manual and electronic measuring program
Explain the importance of datum line plane, body zero line plane, and centerline plane
Use measuring gauges
Explain the major differences between body-over-frame and unibody vehicle design
Indentify types of vehicle damage including diamond, side-sway, sag, mash, and twist
Identify and operate various types of straightening equipment
Plan and execute a pulling sequence
Set up straightening equipment
Rack and anchor a vehicle
Use other common types of shop equipment and hand tools
Comply with hazardous material laws and processes
Apply the knowledge of safety laws and common sense safety procedures

Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 40