Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to reset steering system alignment
- Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including quality, material, equipment and quantities
- Job specifications are read and interpreted
- WHS requirements, including breathing protection, personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
- Material for application is selected and inspected for quality
- Correct hand and power tooling are identified and checked for safe use
- Products are determined to minimise waste material
- Reasons for resetting alignment specifications to no--standard settings are discussed and clarified with customer
- Carry out alignment pre-checks
- Non-standard adjustment settings are confirmed as technically appropriate and are safe to carry out
- Modifications made to steering and suspension system are inspected to confirm they do not make the vehicle unroadworthy if it is designed for road use
- Serviceability status of components involved in alignment adjustments is confirmed
- Vehicle is tested to confirm the serviceability of steering and suspension system
- Make alignment adjustments to achieve specifications
- Alignment equipment is safely connected to the vehicle according to enterprise work practices
- Wheel alignment measuring equipment is used in a safe manner in accordance with manufacturer/component/ supplier/enterprise instructions and work practices
- Alignment adjustments are completed without causing damage to system components and/or alignment equipment
- Any alignment problems are notified and discussed with the customer prior to rework being carried out
- Vehicle is tested to confirm customer requirements have been achieved
- Complete documentation and vehicle history records
- Clean up work area and maintain equipment
- Material that can be reused is collected and stored
- Waste and scrap is removed following workplace procedures
- Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition in accordance with workplace procedures
- Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace
- Operator maintenance is completed in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications and site procedures
- Tooling is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures