BASIC TOOLS & PROCEDURES

List basic units of measure in metric & USCS.

Convert measurements between metric & USCS.

Identify purpose of commonly used power tools.

Identify measuring devices.

BASIC TOOLS & PROCEDURES

Show proper use of measuring tools. Read a vernier scale. Show proper use of a micrometer. Describe measurements taken while

working on a transmission.

MEASURING SYSTEMS

United States Customary System– Inches, Feet, Pounds, Gallons

International System (SI) or metric system– mm, meter, gram, liter

US Customary System

Inch is broken down into fractions 1/64, 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2.

The inch is also broken down by decimals.– tenth of an inch .1– hundredths of an inch .01– thousandths of an inch .001

METRICS

The basic measurement unit of length is the meter.– 1 decimeter = .1 meter– 1 centimeter = .01 meter– 1 millimeter = .001 meter

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Always use the same diameter, length, grade, & type of fastener.

Never cross thread a fastener. Always use manufacture’s torque

sequence, & specifications. Always replace fasteners with

stretched or damaged threads.

COMMON SPECIAL TOOLS

Line Wrenches - Flare Nut Wrench Torque Wrenches - Inch pound Retaining Ring Pliers - page 6 Power tools - Impact wrench - Air

ratchet

LIFTING TOOLS

Jacks never use without jack stands. Drive on lifts - Red and Blue. Twin Post Side by Side Always look up lift points in

Mitchell-On-Demand

SHOP MANUALS

Mitchell-On-Demand– in computer lab and in east wall of shop.

Tool room– Mitchell– Motors– Chilton– Factory Manuals

Go to the Tool room and get a manual.

MEASURING TOOLS

Micrometers - Inside - Outside Dial or Vernier Caliper Dial Indicator Feeler gauge

ENDPLAY

Measure endplay on the transmission on your bench.

Look in the Mitchell manual you checked out from the tool room for the proper procedure.