New Delhi, 2011.

To develop the Practical knowledge in the field of Automobile Engine components. To impart the fundamental knowledge in evaluation & maintenance. Course Outcomes: On successful completion of this course students will be able to understand the complete methodology of evaluation & maintenance of automobile and develop skills in dismantling & assembling of automobile components using instruments and special tools. They would acquire knowledge and skills in the fundamental disciplines of an evaluation & maintenance concepts of an automobile components.. List of experiments: 1. Study and layout of an automobile repair, service and maintenance shop. 2. Study and preparation of different statements/records required for the repair and maintenance works. 3. Study and preparation of the list of different types of tools and instruments required. 4. Minor and major tune up of gasoline and diesel engines 5. Fault diagnosis in electrical ignition system, gasoline fuel system, diesel fuel system and rectification 6. Study of the electrical systems such as head lights, side or parking VFSTR UNIVERSITY 85Automobile Engineering lights, trafficator lights, electric horn system, windscreen wiper system, starter system and charging system. 7. Study and checking of wheel alignment 8. Simple tinkering, soldering works of body panels, study of door lock and window glass rising mechanisms. 9. Practice of the following: i) Adjustment of pedal play in clutch, brake, hand brake lever and steering wheel play ii) Air bleeding from hydraulic brakes, air bleeding of diesel fuel system iii) Wheel bearings tightening and adjustment 10. Practice of the following i) Adjustment of head lights beam ii) Removal and fitting of tyre and tub