AUT 244 - Automotive Manual Drive Train and Axles

This course covers manual transmissions, trans-axles, transfer case, four-wheel drive systems, and rear axle theory and repair. Students will receive classroom and lab instruction on the inspection, disassembly, reassembly, and operational testing of the automotive transmission. This course will help students refine their critical thinking skills as they evaluate various topics and concepts while searching for underlying connections between the concepts, which is a skill that should be beneficial in any/all types of careers. The students will increase their mechanical aptitude that can be used in many aspects of their life.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: A student is to have completed all prior program courses with a “C” or better grade. Any exception will have to be approved in writing by the Program Coordinator and Department Chair. Because of changes in technology, students taking program over an extended period of time may be advised to retake courses to update skills and competencies.

Mode(s) of Instruction: traditional/face-to-face

Credit for Prior Learning: There are no Credit for Prior Learning opportunities for this course.

Course Fees: Testing Charge: $20.00

Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
Student Learning Outcomes: Students will perform and/or demonstrate

1. General Drive Train Diagnosis

2. Clutch Diagnosis and Repair

3. Transmission/Transaxle Diagnosis and Repair

4. Drive Shaft and Half Shaft, Universal and Constant-Velocity (CV) Joint

5. Diagnosis and Repair

6. Drive Axle Diagnosis and Repair

7. Four-wheel Drive/All-wheel Drive Component Diagnosis and Repair

Course Objectives:

1. Complete work order to include customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concern, related service history, cause, and correction.

2. Identify and interpret drive train concern; determine necessary action.

3. Research applicable vehicle and service information, such as drive train system operation, fluid type, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins.

4. Locate and interpret vehicle and major component identification numbers.

5. Diagnose fluid loss, level, and condition concerns; determine necessary action.

6. Drain and fill manual transmission/transaxle and final drive unit.

7. Diagnose clutch noise, binding, slippage, pulsation, and chatter; determine necessary action.

8. Inspect clutch pedal linkage, cables, automatic adjuster mechanisms, brackets, bushings, pivots, and springs; perform necessary action.

9. Inspect hydraulic clutch slave and master cylinders, lines, and hoses; determine necessary action.

10. Inspect and replace clutch pressure plate assembly, clutch disc, release (throw-out) bearing and linkage, and pilot bearing/bushing (as applicable).

11. Bleed clutch hydraulic system.

12. Inspect flywheel and ring gear for wear and cracks; determine necessary action.