1. Copyright © 2007 by Nelson, a division of Thomson Canada Limited. 6-1Chapter 6 Prepared by Martin Restoule Algonquin College Diagnostic Equipment and Special Tools 6

2. Copyright © 2007 by Nelson, a division of Thomson Canada Limited. 6-2Chapter 6 Objectives Describe the various diagnostic tools used to check an engine and its related systems. Describe the common tools used to service an engine and its related systems. Describe the various diagnostic tools used to check electrical and electronic systems. Describe the common tools used to service electrical and electronic systems. continued…

3. Copyright © 2007 by Nelson, a division of Thomson Canada Limited. 6-3Chapter 6 Objectives Describe the various diagnostic tools used to check a vehicle’s drivetrain. Describe the common tools used to service a vehicle’s drivetrain. Describe the various diagnostic tools used to check a vehicle’s running gear for wear and damage. continued…

4. Copyright © 2007 by Nelson, a division of Thomson Canada Limited. 6-4Chapter 6 Objectives Describe the common tools used to service a vehicle’s running gear. Describe the various diagnostic tools used to service a vehicle’s heating and air conditioning system. Describe the common tools used to service a vehicle’s heating and air conditioning system.

5. Copyright © 2007 by Nelson, a division of Thomson Canada Limited. 6-5Chapter 6 Engine Repair Tools Compression testers –Used to read the amount of compression pressure developed in the cylinders. continued…

6. Copyright © 2007 by Nelson, a division of Thomson Canada Limited. 6-6Chapter 6 Engine Repair Tools Cylinder leakage tester –Used to indicate the amount of pressure leakage from the cylinder and combustion chamber. continued…

7. Copyright © 2007 by Nelson, a division of Thomson Canada Limited. 6-7Chapter 6 Engine Repair Tools Oil pressure gauge –Used to read and diagnose engine oil pressure. Stethoscope –Used to listen for engine and component noise. continued…

8. Copyright © 2007 by Nelson, a division of Thomson Canada Limited. 6-8Chapter 6 Engine Repair Tools Engine Supports –Used to hold the engine in place while a transaxle is removed from a front wheel drive vehicle. continued…

9. Copyright © 2007 by Nelson, a division of Thomson Canada Limited. 6-9Chapter 6 Engine Repair Tools Piston service tools –A ring compressor is used to hold the rings inward in the piston ring grooves for piston installation. –A ring expander is used to expand the ring for installation on the piston. –A ring groove cleaner is used to clean carbon from the piston ring groove. continued…

10. Copyright © 2007 by Nelson, a division of Thomson Canada Limited. 6-10Chapter 6 Engine Repair Tools continued… Cylinder service tools –A deglazer is used on glazed cylinders to restore the proper surface finish. –A hone is used to sand the cylinder walls to correct minor bore imperfections. –A ridge reamer can be used to remove the ridge of unworn cylinder material from the top of the cylinder bore.

11. Copyright © 2007 by Nelson, a division of Thomson Canada Limited. 6-11Chapter 6 Engine Repair Tools Valve train service tools –Valve and seat resurfacing equipment –Valve guide repair tools –Valve spring compressor –Valve spring tester Cam bearing tools V-Blocks continued…

12. Copyright © 2007 by Nelson, a division of Thomson Canada Limited. 6-12Chapter 6 Engine Repair Tools Torque Angle Gauge –A torque angle gauge is used when performing the torque-turn method of tightening fasteners. continued…

13. Copyright © 2007 by Nelson, a division of Thomson Canada Limited. 6-13Chapter 6 Engine Repair Tools Oil priming tool –Used to circulate engine oil throughout a new or rebuilt engine prior to its initial start-up. continued…

14. Copyright © 2007 by Nelson, a division of Thomson Canada Limited. 6-14Chapter 6 Engine Repair Tools Cooling system service tools –A pressure tester is used to pressurize the cooling system to help locate internal and external coolant leaks. continued…

15. Copyright © 2007 by Nelson, a division of Thomson Canada Limited. 6-15Chapter 6 Engine Repair Tools Cooling system service tools –Hydrometers and refractometers are used to test the strength of the coolant (freeze protection). continued…

16. Copyright © 2007 by Nelson, a division of Thomson Canada Limited. 6-16Chapter 6 Engine Repair Tools Cooling system service tools –Coolant recovery and recycling equipment is used to drain, recycle, fill, flush and pressure test a cooling system.

17. Copyright © 2007 by Nelson, a division of Thomson Canada Limited. 6-17Chapter 6 Electrical/Electronic System Tools Computer memory saver Circuit testers DVOM –Voltmeter –Ohmmeter –Ammeter continued…

18. Copyright © 2007 by Nelson, a division of Thomson Canada Limited. 6-18Chapter 6 Electrical/Electronic System Tools Battery testers –Battery load tester –Battery hydrometer Wire and terminal repair tools continued…

19. Copyright © 2007 by Nelson, a division of Thomson Canada Limited. 6-19Chapter 6 Electrical/Electronic System Tools Inductive Pickup also known as an Amp Clamp or Current Probe –Used to read the current flow through a conductor. continued…

20. Copyright © 2007 by Nelson, a division of Thomson Canada Limited. 6-20Chapter 6 Electrical/Electronic System Tools Oscilloscopes, Lab Scopes, and Dual Trace Scopes –Shows voltage changes over a specific period of time.

21. Copyright © 2007 by Nelson, a division of Thomson Canada Limited. 6-21Chapter 6 Engine Performance Tools Scan tools –Communicates with the vehicle’s computer. It can scan trouble codes, run tests and check system operation. Engine analyzer –Capable of complete engine performance analysis. continued…

22. Copyright © 2007 by Nelson, a division of Thomson Canada Limited. 6-22Chapter 6 Engine Performance Tools Fuel pressure gauge Injector tools –Balance tester –Noid light –Fuel injector cleaner continued…

23. Copyright © 2007 by Nelson, a division of Thomson Canada Limited. 6-23Chapter 6 Engine Performance Tools Fuel line tools Pinch-off pliers Vacuum gauge Vacuum pump Leak detector Tachometer continued…

24. Copyright © 2007 by Nelson, a division of Thomson Canada Limited. 6-24Chapter 6 Engine Performance Tools Timing light Spark tester Logic probe Sensor tools Anti-static strap Pyrometer Exhaust analyzer

25. Copyright © 2007 by Nelson, a division of Thomson Canada Limited. 6-25Chapter 6 Transmission and Driveline Tools continued… Transaxle removal and installation equipment Transmission holding fixtures Transmission jack Axle pullers Special tool sets

26. Copyright © 2007 by Nelson, a division of Thomson Canada Limited. 6-26Chapter 6 Transmission and Driveline Tools Clutch alignment tool Pilot bearing tools Universal joint tools Drive shaft angle gauge Pressure gauge set

27. Copyright © 2007 by Nelson, a division of Thomson Canada Limited. 6-27Chapter 6 Suspension and Steering Tools Tire tread depth gauge Tire changer Wheel balancer Wheel alignment equipment Tie rod sleeve adjusting tool continued…

28. Copyright © 2007 by Nelson, a division of Thomson Canada Limited. 6-28Chapter 6 Suspension and Steering Tools Control arm bushing tools Tie rod end and ball-joint puller Front bearing hub tool Pitman arm puller continued…

29. Copyright © 2007 by Nelson, a division of Thomson Canada Limited. 6-29Chapter 6 Suspension and Steering Tools Steering column tools Shock absorber tools Strut compressor tool Power steering pump pulley pullers Power steering pressure gauge

30. Copyright © 2007 by Nelson, a division of Thomson Canada Limited. 6-30Chapter 6 Brake System Tools Cleaning and containment equipment Spring tools –For hold-down and return spring removal and installation Drum adjusting tools continued…

31. Copyright © 2007 by Nelson, a division of Thomson Canada Limited. 6-31Chapter 6 Brake System Tools Caliper service tools Brake cylinder hone Tubing tools continued…

32. Copyright © 2007 by Nelson, a division of Thomson Canada Limited. 6-32Chapter 6 Brake System Tools Disc micrometer Drum micrometer Brake shoe adjusting calipers continued…

33. Copyright © 2007 by Nelson, a division of Thomson Canada Limited. 6-33Chapter 6 Brake System Tools Brake lathe –On and off vehicle Bleeder screw wrenches Bleeding equipment

34. Copyright © 2007 by Nelson, a division of Thomson Canada Limited. 6-34Chapter 6 Heating and Air Conditioning Tools Manifold gauge set Service port adapter set continued…

35. Copyright © 2007 by Nelson, a division of Thomson Canada Limited. 6-35Chapter 6 Heating and Air Conditioning Tools Electronic leak detector Fluorescent leak tracer continued…

36. Copyright © 2007 by Nelson, a division of Thomson Canada Limited. 6-36Chapter 6 Heating and Air Conditioning Tools Refrigerant equipment –Refrigerant identifier –Charging station –Recovery and recycling system continued…

37. Copyright © 2007 by Nelson, a division of Thomson Canada Limited. 6-37Chapter 6 Heating and Air Conditioning Tools Thermometer Compressor tools Hose and fitting tools

38. Copyright © 2007 by Nelson, a division of Thomson Canada Limited. 6-38Chapter 6 Summary Many different diagnostic tools are used to check the various systems of the automobile. Many different common tools are used to service the various systems of the automobile. Many different special tools are used to service the various systems of the automobile.