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:

Accuplacer (specify test):

No placement tests required

Score:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:

Northwest Community College, AMST Auto Transmission/Transaxle, 5 credits
St. Cloud Community College, AUTO 2511 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Overhaul, 3 credits

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course fulfills a requirement for the following program(s):

Automotive Technology, Diploma

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills	Produce a written repair order after discussing repairs with a customer.
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:

• 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;
• Diagnose electronic transmission/transaxle control systems using appropriate test equipment and service information;
• Service transmission; perform visual inspection; replace fluid and filters;
• Inspect bushings and determine necessary action;
• Measure transmission/transaxle end play and determine necessary action;
• Inspect, measure, and reseal oil pump assembly and components; and
• Measure clutch pack clearance; determine necessary action.

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 Diagnosis and Repair
• Apply devices: clutches and bands
• Fluids
• Testing and measurements
• Transmission modifications
• Diagnosis procedures
• Removal and installation precautions
• Hydraulic components and control devices
• Technical service bulletins and importance
• Test driving a transmission issue
• Replacement vs. repair

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions

1. Transmission Removal and Replacement
• Prepare written procedures for removal and replacement
• Remove transmission outside components
• Remove transmission
• Install 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