Department:    AT

 Course #:    118

 Credits:    9

 Variable:     No

 Course Description  

Automatic transmission/transaxle diagnosis and service. Principles of planetary gear power flow, valve body, torque converter, and computer control. Students may perform a number of tasks and diagnostic tests on a variety of vehicle makes.

 Prerequisite  

None

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 33

Lab: 121

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. Perform on-the-vehicle diagnosis.
2. Determine appropriate transmission service by following a systematic diagnostic procedure.
3. Repair assemblies to manufacturer's specifications of tolerances and fit.
4. Properly utilize repair manuals and service information.
5. Disassemble, diagnose, repair, and assemble a variety of automatic transmissions and transaxles.
6. Explain theory of planetary gear set power flow.
7. Utilize application charts and hydraulic circuit diagrams.
8. Diagnose converter operation.
9. Diagnose and repair valve body.
10. Inspect, measure, and adjust transaxle final drive components.
11. Perform routine maintenance and service operations.
12. Diagnose computer control systems.

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. Automatic Transmission History and Purpose - Torque Converter Theory, Operation & Diagnosis.
2. Automatic Transmission Fluids, Filters and Sealing.
3. Automatic Transmission Cooling systems.
4. Service Procedures and Identification.
5. Lock-Up Torque Converters - Theory and Diagnosis.
6. Planetary Gears and Controls - Power Flows.
7. Bands Servos and Clutches.
8. Rauigneaux Planetary.
9. Basic Hydraulics and Oil Pumps - Pascal's Law.
10. Oil Control Circuits, Valves and Pressures.
11. Road and Pressure Checking.
12. Transmission/Transaxle R & R.
13. Disassemble, Cleaning, Examination, and Reconditioning.
14. Electronic Controls.
15. Import and Domestic Updates.