Department:    DSL

 Course #:    104

 Credits:    16

 Variable:     No

 Course Description  

Continuation of DSL 103. Theory and repair of manual transmissions, drive axles, differentials, and drivelines. Introduction to automatic transmissions and their electronic control systems, and auto-shift manual transmissions. Theory and service diagnostics of ABS brakes. Preventative maintenance summary. Develop skills regarding teamwork and customer service with a diverse and multicultural population.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: DSL 103.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 88

Lab: 165

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree, Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Correctly install and adjust a Power Take Off (PTO) assembly.
2. Understand and service manual transmissions and drive axles.
3. Troubleshoot and repair transmission air systems.
4. Troubleshoot automatic transmissions and follow diagnostic procedures.
5. Understand theory and diagnostics of auto-shift manual transmissions.
6. Work as a team member.
7. Develop customer service skills in regard to a diverse and multicultural population.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

3. Communication

Definition: Understanding and producing effective written, spoken, visual, and non-verbal communication.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
3.1 Recognize, read, and comprehend academic and/or professional writing.
3.4 Produce academic and/or professional writing and integrate it into written and spoken projects.

Course Contents

1. Familiarization and diagnostics of transmission air systems.
2. Introduction to PTO systems and their service.
3. Automatic transmission basics, applied hydraulics, and diagnostics.
4. PM summary.
5. Manual transmissions.
6. Drive axles.
7. Auto-Shift transmissions.
8. Teamwork.
9. Diverse and multicultural population.