Department:    AT

 Course #:    116

 Credits:    6

 Variable:     No

 Course Description  

Operation, diagnosis, service and repair of manual transmission, transaxle, differential, 4-wheel drive transfer case, and clutch systems.

 Prerequisite  

None

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 22

Lab: 77

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. Identify the major components of a vehicl's drive train.
2. Explain how a set of gears can increase torque.
3. Define and determine the ratio between two meshed gears.
4. State the purpose of a transmission.
5. Describe the difference between a transmission and a transaxle.
6. State the purpose of a clutch assembly.
7. Describe the differences between a typical FWD and RWD car.
8. Describe the construction of a drive shaft.
9. State the purpose of U and CV joints.
10. State the purpose of a differential.
11. Identify and describe the various gears used in modern drive trains.
12. Identify and describe the various bearings used in modern drive trains.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

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

2. Critical Thinking

Definition: The ability to think critically about the nature of knowledge within a discipline and about the ways in which that knowledge is constructed and validated and to be sensitive to the ways these processes often vary among disciplines.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
2.3 Identify, interpret, and evaluate pertinent data and previous experience to reach conclusions.

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.

6. Individual Awareness & Responsibility

Definition: Understanding, managing, and taking responsibility for one’s learning and behavior in varied and changing environments.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
6.2 Demonstrate standards of professionalism in manner, appearance, and setting appropriate to the context, including the classroom, workplace, and community.

10. Technology

Definition: Understanding the role of technology in society and using technology appropriately and effectively.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
10.3 Use technology appropriate to the context and task to effectively retrieve and manage information, solve problems, and facilitate communication.

Course Contents

1. Clutch System Operation.
2. Clutch System Service and Repair.
3. Transmission/Transaxle Power Flow.
4. Disassembly, Inspection, and Re-assembly of manual transmission systems.
5. Removal and Replacement Techniques.
6. Differential Operation.
7. Disassembly, Inspection, Adjustment and Re-assembly of Differential.
8. Drive Axle Service.