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Job Description

Repair only one system or component on a vehicle, such as brakes, suspension, or radiator.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 49-3023.02

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Automotive Specialty Technicians”.

Also Known As…

Tasks for “Wheel Adjuster”

Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment.
Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters.
Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
Install, adjust, or repair hydraulic or electromagnetic automatic lift mechanisms used to raise and lower automobile windows, seats, and tops.
Service or repair butane gas, ethanol, methane, or other alternative or biofuel systems.
Diagnose and replace or repair engine management systems or related sensors for flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) with ignition timing, fuel rate, alcohol concentration, or air-to-fuel ratio malfunctions.
Tune automobile engines to ensure proper and efficient functioning.
Replace hydraulically assisted systems with electric-powered systems, such as power steering pumps or air conditioning compressors, to improve fuel economy.
Repair or replace defective ball joint suspensions, brake shoes, or wheel bearings.
Replace defective mufflers and tailpipes.
Repair or replace automobile leaf springs.
Conduct visual inspections of compressed natural gas fuel systems to identify cracks, gouges, abrasions, discoloration, broken fibers, loose brackets, damaged gaskets, or other problems.
Estimate costs of vehicle repair.
Change spark plugs, fuel filters, air filters, and batteries in hybrid electric vehicles.
Rebuild, repair, or test automotive fuel injection units.
Repair or rebuild clutch systems.
Install or repair air conditioners and service components, such as compressors, condensers, and controls.
Convert vehicle fuel systems from gasoline to butane gas, ethanol, methane, or other alternative or biofuel systems.
Repair, overhaul, or adjust automobile brake systems.
Diagnose and repair regenerative braking systems or hydraulic systems in hybrid vehicles.
Service biodiesel fuel tanks for algae or sludge accumulation by cleaning, changing filters, or adding algaecides.
Inspect propane or natural gas high-pressure tanks, piping, or pressure regulators.
Align wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms of automobiles, using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
Service internal combustion engine systems for hybrid electric vehicles.
Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation.
Retrofit vehicle fuel systems with aftermarket products, such as vapor transfer devices, evaporation control devices, swirlers, lean burn devices, or friction reduction devices, to enhance combustion and fuel efficiency.

Related Technology & Tools

Shears
Hoists
Spark plug testers
Tire changing machines
In-line ignition spark testers
Pneumatic fluid evacuators
Refrigerant identifiers
Code readers
Rotor/drum brake lathes
Reamers
Revolutions per minute RPM gauges
Pneumatic drills
Borescopes
Rivet guns
Crescent wrenches
Magnetic pickup tools
Personal digital assistants PDA
Slide hammers
Angle drills
Exhaust analyzers
Battery hydrometers
External snap ring pliers
Alternator testers
Pneumatic orbital sanders
Hand pullers
Punches
Power pullers
Laser photo tachometers
Buffers
Engine stands
Oscilloscopes
Exhaust/tail pipe cutters
Combination wrenches
Spark plug gapping tools
Heat guns
Anvils
Grease guns
Auto body dollies
Tubing benders
Light emitting diode LED leak detector lights
Diesel modulator shift testers
Jacks
Disc brake pad spreaders
Torque wrenches
Hydraulic bleed tools
Dynamometers
Strobe wheel balancing systems for heavy vehicles
Offset brake wrenches
Test lights
Vises
Welding masks
Steering wheel column pivot pin pullers
Desktop computers
Tape measures
Brake shoe tools
Plasma cutters
Socket wrench sets
Power grinders
Non-contact thermometers
Diagonal cutting pliers
Feeler gauges
Voltmeters
Phillips head screwdrivers
Scrapers
Ratcheting box wrenches
Radiator hose pinchoff pliers
Wheel alignment machines
Air hammers
Impact wrenches
Stickleback rasps
Wire cutters
Vacuum pumps
Soldering irons
Allen wrenches
Hammers
Tire pressure gauges
Hydraulic shop presses
Circuit testers
Laser levels
Power sanders
Nibblers
Compression analyzers
Utility knives
Channel lock pliers
Strap wrenches
Paint sprayers
Oil injectors
Manifold gauge sets
Hacksaws
Wire brushes
Computerized suspension analyzers
Dial calipers
Clutch wrenches
Dial indicators
Single-cut mill saw files
Ignition testers
Deburring tools
Ammeters
Calipers
Safety glasses
Wheel balancers
Air chisels
Continuity testers
Pneumatic wrenches
Oxygen sensors
Gear pullers
Air compressors
Reciprocating saws
Transmission jacks
Clutch holding tools
Inspection mirrors
Straight blade screwdrivers
Tachometers
Metal cutting dies
Brake bleeders
Brake cylinder hones
Workshop cranes
Chain hoists
Bolt cutters
Ohmmeters
Jack stands
Frame racks
Spark plug sockets
Steam cleaning equipment
Ball joint separators
Open end wrenches
Metal cutting taps
Awls
Laser printers
Internal retaining ring pliers
Scribers
Flaring tools
Leak detection smoke machines
Pipe wrenches
Workshop presses
Torx keys
Multimeters
Air wrenches
Leak detectors
Oil filter wrenches
Clamp-on multimeters
Ratcheting gear wrenches
Bore gauges
Infrared digital thermometers
Catalytic combustion analyzers
Valve seating equipment
Wire strippers
Shoe retaining spring tools
Battery jump starters
Metal inert gas MIG welders
Nut drivers
Drill presses
Hose cutters
Ratchets
Polishers
Brake drum lathes
Personal computers
Tube cutters
Shielded arc welding tools
Dwell meters
Breaker bars
Engine oil pressure testers
Vacuum gauges
Antenna socket sets
Sandblasters
Screw extractor sets
Wheel weight hammers
Winches
Refrigerant leak detectors
Spot welding kits
Filter wrenches
Scan tools
Fuel injection cleaners
Butterfly air wrenches
Air conditioner chargers
Mechanics' stethoscopes
Pneumatic chassis lubriguns
Pressure brake bleeders
Needlenose pliers
Lug wrenches
Dent pullers
Combustion leak detectors
Pry bars

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