A study of automotive clutches, clutch operation devices, standard transmissions, transaxles, and differentials with emphasis on the diagnosis and repair of transmissions and drive lines. Prepares students for ASE certification tests. This class is recommended to be taken concurrently with AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE, AUMT 2428. Fee: $16
PREREQUISITES: AUMT 1405 INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY,
AUMT 1407 AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
COMMON COURSE OBJECTIVES: To Prepare students for entry-level employment and certification through ASE.
TEXTS AND REFERENCES USED:
1. Manual Drivetrains and Axles
,Birch,5th Ed.
ISBN: 0131994050
2. Manufacturers' service manuals.
3. Selected films and charts from various sources.
4. Automotive books can be found in the RVS bookstore located downstairs in Bldg. G
5. ONLINE:http://acconline.austincc.edu or http://www.austincc.edu/autotech/
Manual Drivetrains and Axles
by Tom Birch,5th Ed.
ISBN: 0131994050
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY:
Using a combination of computer based instruction, lecture, and faculty demonstration, students will practice towards mastery of all required NATEF tasks,
COURSE RATIONAL:
Utilizing the appropriate safety procedures, Determine driveline problems by test driving the vehicle; make positive diagnosis by disassembly and inspection; make proper repairs to clutches, transmCOURSE OUTLINE:
1. ORIENTATION AND SHOP SAFETY
A. Introduction to shop safety, tools and equipment used in diagnosing and repairing the components of the power train.
2. THEORY AND OPERATION OF THE STANDARD POWER TRAIN.
A. Application and classification of the various transmissions and transaxles, including the differential, clutch, and related components.
B. Design, construction and break-down of the standard transmission and transaxles.
C. Overhaul procedures.
D. Trouble-shooting and maintenance.
3. THE CLUTCHES DRIVELINE AND DIFFERENTIAL.
A. Classification and application of various clutches, drivelines and differentials.
B. Construction and break-down of component parts to clutches, drivelines, and differentials.
C. Diagnosing road noise.
D. Repair and replacement parts of the clutches, drivelines and differentials, transmissions, transaxles, and differentials; and make proper repairs to constant velocity joints and universal joints.
