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Fit sleeves and bore and hone engine cylinders

Fit sleeves and bore and hone engine cylinders

Unit of competency
National Code
AURTTM009
State Code
AXA39
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/04/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/07/2016
Field of Education
030503 - Vehicle Mechanics
Original Release Date
13/07/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to fit sleeves to restore engine cylinder blocks and to bore and hone the sleeves to specific tolerances. It involves preparing for the task, assessing damage and determining required repair action, boring, sleeving and honing engine cylinders, and completing workplace processes and documentation.It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The engines include those in vehicles from all sectors of the industry.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to bore engine cylinder
  • 1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
  • 1.2 Engine block, boring and sleeving information is sourced and interpreted
  • 1.3 Tools and measuring equipment for boring are selected and checked for serviceability
  • 1.4 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
  • 1.5 Engine cylinder is measured and calibration requirements for boring are determined
  • 1.6 Engine cylinder block is prepared for boring, and reboring machine is prepared to accept engine cylinder block according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
  • 1.7 Engine cylinder block is correctly positioned and clamped, and limit stop is set according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
2. Bore engine cylinder
  • 2.1 Cutting tools are mounted and positioned, and worn and damaged cutting tools are identified and replaced or sharpened
  • 2.2 Boring operations are carried out at correct speeds and feed rates according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements, and following machinery safe operating procedures
  • 2.3 Engine cylinder is measured to ensure compliance with specifications
  • 2.4 Boring operations are completed to required specifications and honing allowances according to workplace procedures and safety requirements, and following machinery safe operating procedures
3. Prepare to sleeve engine cylinder
  • 3.1 Tools and equipment for sleeving are selected, checked and prepared for operation according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Measuring and calibration requirements for sleeving are determined and required sleeve is selected
  • 3.3 Engine cylinder block or barrel is prepared for sleeving according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
4. Sleeve engine cylinder
  • 4.1 Sleeving operations are carried out according to workplace procedures and safety requirements, and following machinery safe operating procedures
  • 4.2 Sleeves are measured to ensure compliance with specifications, including sleeve protrusion
  • 4.3 Sleeves are bored as required to required specifications and honing allowances according to workplace procedures and safety requirements, and following machinery safe operating procedures
5. Prepare to hone engine cylinder
  • 5.1 Bored engine block is cleaned of residue and swarf according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Tools and equipment for honing are selected, checked and prepared for operation according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
  • 5.3 Clearances are measured and honing requirements are determined
  • 5.4 Honing machine is prepared to accept engine cylinder block according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
  • 5.5 Engine cylinder block is positioned and securely clamped, and required hone stroke is set according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
  • 5.6 Hone stones are selected and speed is set to achieve required finish and cross hatch
6. Hone engine cylinder
  • 6.1 Engine cylinder is honed at correct speed and rate to required finish according to workplace procedures and safety requirements and following machinery safe operating procedures
  • 6.2 Engine cylinder is measured to ensure compliance with specifications
  • 6.3 Honing operations are completed to required piston to bore clearance according to workplace procedures and safety requirements and following machinery safe operating procedures
  • 6.4 Engine cylinder block is thoroughly cleaned of residual honing oil according to workplace procedures
7. Complete sleeving, boring and honing processes
  • 7.1 Final inspection is made to ensure finished work complies with workplace requirements
  • 7.2 Bright surfaces are treated with rust prevention solution and engine cylinder block is prepared for further process or storage according to workplace procedures
  • 7.3 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
  • 7.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
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State Code National Code Title Type
WC293 AURTTM3009 Fit sleeves and bore and hone engine cylinders Unit of competency