OVERVIEW OF OUR

INTERNSHIP
 Introduction to PSTS
• The public service transport service re-established on februray 8, 2014
and is managed by the government.
• The organization has its own office in Addis Ababa.
• When re-established, the authorized capital was 5 billion ETB and paid-in
capital, including in-kind, has been 1.806 billion birr in kind and cash.
 Objective of the internship
• Tocreate the awareness of the working class community.
• Tomakeusready for our future career. 
• Toteach us the responsibilities and qualities of a good engineer and
employee.
• Totest the theoretical knowledge
 Products/ services of the organization
• Brake system Repair
• Body Repair
• Suspension and axel Service
• Gear box Repairs
• Differential repairs
• Cooling system repairing
• Electric Installation and
• Electric parts repair
 Daily Responsibility
• Replacing Timing Belt
- timing belt should be
routinely changed.
- But it has a longer life span.
Steps to replace timing belt:
• Step 1- remove the preceding components up
to the timing belt cover
• Step 2- remove timing belt cover
• Step 3- loosen the belt tension
• Step 4- remove the existing timing belt
• Step 5- replace with new belt and reassemble
 Greasing ball joints and axle shafts
Greasing
- Type of lubrication
which helps to:
-reduce friction
-protect the vehicle’s moving part
-minimize exterior noises
-provide smooth performance
 Engine oil of any vehicle
should be changed
Engine oil of any vehicle should be changed
- 5000 to 7000 km of mileage for new cars.
- 10000 km for used cars.
- Engine filters should also be changed along with
oil most of the time.
- Is most common service of the garage.
 Engine oil
and engine oil filter replacement :
Step 1- check the level and viscosity of the oil with
dipstick To know whether the viscosity of oil is viscous
or not
Step 2- We loosen the oil filter
Step 3- We loosen a drain plug from the oil pan then drain
the oil in a container.
Step 4- Tighten the drain plug
Step 5- we add some oil in a new oil filter and then we
gently tighten the filter
Step 6- we pour the amount of oil the vehicle exactly
needed and check the level of oil by
dipstick.
Step 7- we run the engine on idling until the oil reaches
parts of the engine.
 Brake system repairing
It should be checked every six months according to the rule.
• The most common causes of brake failing are:
1. Brake Disk and Plate overheating.
2. Dirt and dusts in the brake oil can cause the failed brake
3. The damaging of the calipers piston seals.
4. By not changing brake plates periodically
 A Procedures to repair drum brake
• Step 1- we loosen the nuts and remove the tire.
• Step 2- we remove the drum.
• Step 3- we then wash the drum and brake shoe
• Step 4- we check brake shoe.
• Step 5- adjust the spring
• Step 6- reassemble the parts and tighten the tire
A Procedures to repair disk brake
Step 1- we loosen the nuts and remove
the tire.
Step 2- we need to open the caliper to
access the brake pads.
Step 3- we check if the pads are wear out.
Step 4- if they are we replace the old with
new pads.
Step 5- reassemble the parts and tighten
the tire
 Clutch Disk
most common reasons behind clutch failures
are:
• Stretched or broken cables
• Worn-out bearings
• Leaking cylinders
• Damaged pressure plates
• Faulty repair jobs
 Steps to change the clutch disk
• Step 1- we should park the car in hole spot or ‘HOLE’
• Step 2- Remove the gear shifter
• Step 3- Remove Exhaust
• Step 4- Drain the transmission fluid
• Step 5- We set parking brake to unbolt the drive shaft from
differential
• Step 6- Remove the starter motor
• Step 7- Unplug the sensor cables, wiring harness and clutch
cable
• Step 8- Unbolt the transmission mount
• Step 9- Unbolt the transmission from the engine
• Step 10- remove the fork and the release bearing

Fuel filter
replacement
changing fuel filter changing fuel filter: inside
A. Fuel injector failure:
B. Fuel pump damage or failure
C .Ruining of fuel lines
Steps to change the clutch disk
Step 1- unplug the tubes that are connected
with the fuel filter
Step 2- remove it from its position and
place it on vice
Step 3- loosen the fuel filter with wrench
Step 4- remove the fuel filter kit from the
Step 5- replace the new fuel filter kit
instead of the old one and tighten it with
wrench
Step 6- return the fuel filter back to its
position
Cleaning and Greasing
roller bearings

 Wheel bearings are a critical

component of vehicles and
machinery.
 Without clean, well maintained
bearings, you will quickly see a
decrease in vehicle performance
and lifespan.
 Steps to clean roller bearings

• Step 1- remove the tier

• Step 2- then remove the preceding components up to the
bearings
• Step 3- after that Disassemble the Bearing
• Step 4- clean the bearings with diesel fuel
• Step 5- dry the bearings and apply grease on all sides
• Step 6- return the bearings in the disk and rearrange the tier
 Reflection and Conclustion
• This internship have a huge impact on our career goals. we saw and
understand there are lots of options available for us and students
• This internship program made as realize we have been learning one of the
best fields in the world.
• During those times there were obstacles and challenges we had to face in
order to keep going.
Continuous
• The working environment was not always clean
• The weather condition was too harsh (mostly rainy and extremely cold)
• The education we took in the campus were almost theoretical only and
that made it hard to fit in the garage where everything is practical.
 Conclusion
• We saw some problems in our working days few of them
 There are no proper tools for the efficient working
 There was a lot of time wastage during fastening and loosen a bolt, nut, screws etc
 There was a material damage during working cause by carelessness
 Our suggestion for PSTS
• We suggest to use hydraulic or pneumatic tools
To be used for the fastening and loosening purpose
And will help the mechanics to operate quickly and decrease wastage of
time