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O*NET detailed work activityAdjust vehicle components according to specifications
Stays humanHands-on work
10 jobs17 tasks
This is physical, in-person work with real objects, tools, equipment and places that change from day to day. AI can't do it for you.
Part of Adjust equipment to ensure adequate performance, under the O*NET work activity group Handling and Moving Objects. Individual tasks below can carry a different label when their own wording calls for it (0 AI-ready, 0 AI-assist, 17 stays human).
Tasks built on this activity
- Adjust points, valves, carburetors, distributors, and spark plug gaps, using feeler gauges.
- Repair or adjust motorcycle subassemblies, such as forks, transmissions, brakes, or drive chains, according to specifications.
- Tune automobile engines to ensure proper and efficient functioning.
- Adjust carburetor mixtures, electrical point settings, or timing while motors are running in water-filled test tanks.
- Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
- Adjust or align headlights, wheels, and brake systems.
- Set, align, adjust, or synchronize aircraft armament or rigging or control system components to established tolerances or requirements, using sighting devices and hand tools.
- Adjust or repair computer controlled exhaust emissions devices.
- Repair or adjust seats, doors, or windows.
- Tune or overhaul engines.
Tasks where it is part of the work
- Install and adjust speed and gear mechanisms.
- Mount, balance, change, or check condition or pressure of tires.
- Install and adjust brakes and brake pads.
- Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes.
- Replace or adjust motorized or manual window-raising mechanisms.
- Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters.
- Install, adjust, or repair hydraulic or electromagnetic automatic lift mechanisms used to raise and lower automobile windows, seats, and tops.