I. General Information
1. Course Title:
A3 Manual Drive Train & Axles
2. Course Prefix & Number:
AUTM 1103
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 6
4. Course Description:
This course covers standard automotive and light truck clutches, drive line, differential/4x4 and manual transmissions/transaxles. The clutch section includes design, adjustment, overhaul, diagnosis and repair of mechanical and hydraulic systems. The drive line section includes phasing alignment and balance. The manual transmission/transaxle section teaches the operation theory and repair. This course provides a minimum of 100 clock hours of the 100 required NATEF clock hours.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
AUTM 1103 - A3 Manual Drive Train & Axles
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
AUTM 1103 - A3 Manual Drive Train & Axles
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
|
AMST1104 Powertrain Systems
|
4
|
|
St. Cloud Community College
|
AUTO2506 Principles of Torque Transfer Systems
|
7
|
III. Course Purpose
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: |
| Apply abstract ideas to concrete situations |
Diagnose fluid leakage and determine necessary action |
| Utilize appropriate technology |
Measure end play or preload and determine shims needed |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
Measure endplay or preload (shim or spacer selection procedure) on transmission/transaxle shafts; perform necessary action.
|
|
|
Disassemble, clean, and reassemble transmission/transaxle components.
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|
|
Inspect clutch pedal linkage, cables, automatic adjuster mechanisms, brackets, bushings, pivots, and springs; perform necessary action.
|
|
|
Inspect and replace clutch pressure plate assembly and clutch disc.
|
|
|
Diagnose noise, hard shifting, jumping out of gear, and fluid leakage concerns; determine necessary action.
|
|
|
Remove, inspect, measure, adjust, and reinstall transaxle final drive pinion gears (spiders), shaft, side gears, side bearings, thrust washers, and case assembly.
|
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V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
1. Manual Transmissions
- Gear ratio’s and torque
- Manual transmission power flow
- Clutch operation and construction
- Drive shafts and angles
- Endplays and preloads
- Speedometer drives
- Fluids and preventative maintenance
2. Differential construction and operation
- Differential gears and designs
- Open differential vs limited slip
- Fluids and preventative maintenance
- Four Wheel Drive designs
- Transfer case designs and operation
- Front shaft controls
- Electronic four wheel drives
- Wheel bearings and adjustments
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
1. Manual transmissions Service Procedures
- Diagnose, remove, repair, and replace a manual transmission
- Remove and replace clutch components
- Bleed hydraulic clutch
- Perform suggested maintenance procedures
- Remove driveshaft and replace u-joints
- Check and adjust endplays and preloads
2. Differential Service
- Remove and replace
- Perform overhaul and set up procedure
- Check and adjust endplays and preloads
- Perform suggested maintenance procedures
3. Four Wheel Drive
- Diagnose and repair four wheel drive components
- Remove and replace transfer case
- Overhaul transfer case and perform factory adjustments
- Perform suggested maintenance procedures
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
A3 Manual Drive Train & Axles
2. Course Prefix & Number:
AUTM 1103
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 6
4. Course Description:
This course covers standard automotive and light truck clutches, drive line, differential/4x4 and manual transmissions/transaxles. The clutch section includes design, adjustment, overhaul, diagnosis and repair of mechanical and hydraulic systems. The drive line section includes phasing alignment and balance. The manual transmission/transaxle section teaches the operation theory and repair. This course provides a minimum of 100 clock hours of the 100 required NATEF clock hours.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
AUTM 1103 - A3 Manual Drive Train & Axles
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
AUTM 1103 - A3 Manual Drive Train & Axles
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
|
AMST1104 Powertrain Systems
|
4
|
|
St. Cloud Community College
|
AUTO2506 Principles of Torque Transfer Systems
|
7
|
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: |
| Apply abstract ideas to concrete situations |
Diagnose fluid leakage and determine necessary action |
| Utilize appropriate technology |
Measure end play or preload and determine shims needed |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
Measure endplay or preload (shim or spacer selection procedure) on transmission/transaxle shafts; perform necessary action.
|
|
|
Disassemble, clean, and reassemble transmission/transaxle components.
|
|
|
Inspect clutch pedal linkage, cables, automatic adjuster mechanisms, brackets, bushings, pivots, and springs; perform necessary action.
|
|
|
Inspect and replace clutch pressure plate assembly and clutch disc.
|
|
|
Diagnose noise, hard shifting, jumping out of gear, and fluid leakage concerns; determine necessary action.
|
|
|
Remove, inspect, measure, adjust, and reinstall transaxle final drive pinion gears (spiders), shaft, side gears, side bearings, thrust washers, and case assembly.
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
1. Manual Transmissions
- Gear ratio’s and torque
- Manual transmission power flow
- Clutch operation and construction
- Drive shafts and angles
- Endplays and preloads
- Speedometer drives
- Fluids and preventative maintenance
2. Differential construction and operation
- Differential gears and designs
- Open differential vs limited slip
- Fluids and preventative maintenance
- Four Wheel Drive designs
- Transfer case designs and operation
- Front shaft controls
- Electronic four wheel drives
- Wheel bearings and adjustments
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
1. Manual transmissions Service Procedures
- Diagnose, remove, repair, and replace a manual transmission
- Remove and replace clutch components
- Bleed hydraulic clutch
- Perform suggested maintenance procedures
- Remove driveshaft and replace u-joints
- Check and adjust endplays and preloads
2. Differential Service
- Remove and replace
- Perform overhaul and set up procedure
- Check and adjust endplays and preloads
- Perform suggested maintenance procedures
3. Four Wheel Drive
- Diagnose and repair four wheel drive components
- Remove and replace transfer case
- Overhaul transfer case and perform factory adjustments
- Perform suggested maintenance procedures