A study of the operation, hydraulic principles, and related circuits of modern automatic transmissions and automatic transaxles. Diagnosis, disassembly, and assembly procedures with emphasis on the use of special tools and proper repair techniques. 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. Automatic transmissions & Transaxles, Pearson Pub. ISBN#0131197290
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/ \
Automatic Transmission and Transaxle
(4th Edition)) byTom Birch (Author)ISBN# 013 ISBN#0131197290
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 appropriate safety procedures, Perform general transmission and transaxle diagnosis; perform automatic transmission and transaxle maintenance and adjustments; and perform in-vehicle and off-vehicle automatic transmission and transaxle repair.
COURSE OUTLINE:
1. ORIENTATION AND SHOP SAFETY
A. Introduction to special tools used in repairing the automatic transmission. Special tools used in repairing differentials will also be introduced.
B. Brief review of shop safety with the use of all shop equipment.
C. Orientation and use of the basic hand tools used for repair of power train components.
2. THEORY AND OPERATION OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
A. Application and classification of various automatic transmissions.
B. Design, construction and break-down of the automatic transmission.
C. Overhaul procedures of the automatic transmission.
D. Trouble-shooting and maintenance.
3. DRIVE LINES AND DIFFERENTIALS
A. Classification and application of the various drive lines and differentials.
B. Construction and break-down of the component parts of the drive-lines and differentials.
C. Diagnosing road noise.
D. Repair and replacement parts of the drive line and differentials.
E. Care and maintenance of the drive lines and differentials.
