1. 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.

2. 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.

3. MEASURING SYSTEMS United States Customary System
Inches, Feet, Pounds, Gallons
International System (SI) or metric system
mm, meter, gram, liter

4. 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

5. 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.

7. COMMON SPECIAL TOOLS Line Wrenches - Flare Nut Wrench
Torque Wrenches - Inch pound
Retaining Ring Pliers - page 6
Power tools - Impact wrench - Air ratchet

8. 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

9. SHOP MANUALS Mitchell-On-Demand Tool room
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.

10. MEASURING TOOLS Micrometers - Inside - Outside Dial or Vernier Caliper
Dial Indicator
Feeler gauge

11. 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.