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Active as of Fall Semester 2010
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
A2 Automatic Transmission & Transaxle
2. Course Prefix & Number:
AUTM 1102
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 6
4. Course Description:
This course teaches the theory of operation of automatic transmissions and transaxles and the related components. The fundamentals of service of the components of the transmissions will be introduced and practiced in this course. This course provides a minimum of 125 clock hours of the 120 required NATEF clock hours.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
AUTM 1102 - A2 Automatic Transmission & Transaxle
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
AUTM 1102 - A2 Automatic Transmission & Transaxle
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
|
Name of Institution
|
Course Number and Title
|
Credits
|
|
Northwest Community College
|
AMST Auto Transmission/Transaxle
|
5
|
|
St. Cloud Community College
|
AUTO2511 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Overhaul
|
3
|
III. Course Purpose
Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
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Name of Program(s)
|
Program Type
|
|
Automotive Technology
|
Diploma
|
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Assess alternative solutions to a problem |
Measure clutch pack clearance and adjust as needed |
| Work as a team member to achieve shared goals |
Remove and re-install automatic transmission/transaxle |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
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Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
Identify and interpret transmission concern; assure proper engine operation; determine necessary action.
|
|
|
Perform pressure tests; determine necessary action.
|
|
|
Diagnose electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, vacuum control system concerns; determine necessary action.
|
|
|
Disassemble, clean, and inspect transmission/transaxle.
|
|
|
Air test operation of clutch and servo assemblies.
|
|
|
Inspect and measure planetary gear assembly (includes sun, ring gear, thrust washers, planetary gears, and carrier assembly); replace as needed.
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
1. Automatic Transmission Principles
- Transmission descriptions
- Hydraulic system theory
- Powerflow through gearsets
- Estimates on overhaul vs replacement
- Transmission shift control
- Electronic transmission controls
2. Automatic Transmission Operation
- Apply devices: clutches and bands
- Testing and measurements
- Transmission modifications
- Diagnosis procedures
- Removal and installation precautions
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
1. Transmission Removal and Replacement
- Prepare written procedures for R&R
- Remove transmission outside components
- Remove transmission
- IInstall transmission
- Install transmission outside components
2. Transmission Overhaul
- Perform transmission teardown
- Perform overhaul of subassemblies
- Perform all adjustments to specifications
- Install new seals and gaskets
- Perform transmission normal service maintenance
- Prepare and complete repair order for service performed
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
A2 Automatic Transmission & Transaxle
2. Course Prefix & Number:
AUTM 1102
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 6
4. Course Description:
This course teaches the theory of operation of automatic transmissions and transaxles and the related components. The fundamentals of service of the components of the transmissions will be introduced and practiced in this course. This course provides a minimum of 125 clock hours of the 120 required NATEF clock hours.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
AUTM 1102 - A2 Automatic Transmission & Transaxle
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
AUTM 1102 - A2 Automatic Transmission & Transaxle
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
|
Name of Institution
|
Course Number and Title
|
Credits
|
|
Northwest Community College
|
AMST Auto Transmission/Transaxle
|
5
|
|
St. Cloud Community College
|
AUTO2511 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Overhaul
|
3
|
III. Course Purpose
1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
|
Name of Program(s)
|
Program Type
|
|
Automotive Technology
|
Diploma
|
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Work as a team member to achieve shared goals |
Remove and re-install automatic transmission/transaxle |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
Identify and interpret transmission concern; assure proper engine operation; determine necessary action.
|
|
|
Perform pressure tests; determine necessary action.
|
|
|
Diagnose electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, vacuum control system concerns; determine necessary action.
|
|
|
Disassemble, clean, and inspect transmission/transaxle.
|
|
|
Air test operation of clutch and servo assemblies.
|
|
|
Inspect and measure planetary gear assembly (includes sun, ring gear, thrust washers, planetary gears, and carrier assembly); replace as needed.
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
1. Automatic Transmission Principles
- Transmission descriptions
- Hydraulic system theory
- Powerflow through gearsets
- Estimates on overhaul vs replacement
- Transmission shift control
- Electronic transmission controls
2. Automatic Transmission Operation
- Apply devices: clutches and bands
- Testing and measurements
- Transmission modifications
- Diagnosis procedures
- Removal and installation precautions
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
1. Transmission Removal and Replacement
- Prepare written procedures for R&R
- Remove transmission outside components
- Remove transmission
- IInstall transmission
- Install transmission outside components
2. Transmission Overhaul
- Perform transmission teardown
- Perform overhaul of subassemblies
- Perform all adjustments to specifications
- Install new seals and gaskets
- Perform transmission normal service maintenance
- Prepare and complete repair order for service performed