EFFECT FROM THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2013 - 2014
AE 403
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
Instruction 4 Periods per week
Duration of University Examination 3 Hours
University Examination 75 Marks
Sessional 25 Marks
UNIT-I
Maintenance of Records and Schedules: Importance of maintenance, preventive (scheduled) and breakdown (unscheduled) maintenance, requirements of maintenance, preparation of check lists. Inspection schedule, maintenance of records, log sheets and other forms, safety precautions in maintenance.
UNIT-II
Engine Maintenance-Repair and Overhauling: Dismantling of engine components and cleaning, cleaning methods, visual and dimensional inspections, minor and major reconditioning of various components, reconditioning methods, engine assembly, special tools used for maintenance overhauling, engine tune up.
UNIT-III
Chassis Maintenance-Repair and Overhauling: Mechanical and automobile clutch and gear box, servicing and maintenance, maintenance servicing of propeller shaft and differential system
. Maintenance servicing of suspension systems. Brake systems, types and servicing techniques. Steering systems, overhauling and maintenance. Wheel alignment, computerized alignment and
wheel balancing.
UNIT-IV
Electrical System Maintenance-Servicing And Repairs: Testing methods for checking electrical components, checking battery, starter motor, charging systems, DC generator and alternator, ignitions system, lighting systems. Fault diagnosis and maintenance of modern electronic controls, checking and servicing of dash board instruments.
UNIT-V
Maintenance of Fuel System, Cooling Systems, Lubrication System and Vehicle Body: Servicing and maintenance of fuel system of different types of vehicles, calibration and tuning of engine
for optimum fuel supply Cooling systems, water pump, radiator, thermostat, anticorrosion and antifreeze additives. Lubrication maintenance, lubricating oil changing greasing of parts. Vehicle body
maintenance, minor and major repairs! Door locks and window glass actuating system maintenance.
Suggested Reading:
- 1.John Doke, Fleet Management, McGraw-Hill Co. 1984.
- 2.James D Halderman, Advanced Engine Performance Diagnosis - PHI- 1998.
- 3.Service Manuals from Different Vehicle Manufacturers.
- 4.Crouse/Anglin Automotive Mechanics