AUT 131: Manual Drive Train and Axles

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Class Program
Automotive Technology
Credits 8 Lecture Hours 55 Lab Hours 66
This course covers the theory, operation, diagnosis and repair of automotive clutch systems, manual transmissions, manual transaxles, front and rear drive axle operation, various drive shaft configurations and the procedures necessary to perform power train troubleshooting and repair. This course is designed to prepare the student for the ASE/NATEF Manual Drive Train & Axles Certification test, while instilling interpersonal and employability skills. There will be a heavy focus on customer service and quality control.

Prerequisites

AUT 115 Automotive Shop Safety and Environmental Issues.

Corequisites

AUT 190 Automotive Lab.
Quarters Offered
Spring
Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:

  1. Perform diagnosis, service and repair on various types of automotive clutch systems.
  2. Use and interpret automotive service manuals.
  3. Perform diagnosis, service and repair on various types of automotive manual transmissions.
  4. Perform diagnosis, service and repair on various types of automotive transaxles.
  5. Perform diagnosis, service and repair on various types of automotive drive axles.
  6. Perform diagnosis, service and repair on various types of automotive transfer cases.
  7. Perform diagnosis, service and repair on various types of automotive universal joint and constant velocity joint configurations.
  8. Perform diagnosis, service and repair on various types of automotive front wheel and four wheel drive systems.
  9. Pass the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Test for Manual Drive Train & Axles Specialist..
Institutional Outcomes
IO3 Human Relations/Workplace Skills: Students will be able to demonstrate teamwork, ethics, appropriate safety awareness and/or workplace specific skills
Course Content Outline
  1. Unit 1: General Power Train Introduction
    Introduction
  2. Unit 2: Clutch Service and Repair
    Clutch Theory
    Clutch Service
  3. Unit 3: Manual Transmission/Transaxle Service and Repair
    Transmission Theory
    Transaxle Theory
    Transaxle/Transmission service
  4. Unit 4: Drive Shaft & Universal Joint Service and Repair
    Driveshaft and Universal Joint Theory
    Driveshaft and Universal Joint Service
  5. Unit 5: Drive Axle Service and Repair
    Drive Axle Theory
    Drive Axle Service
  6. Unit 6: Four Wheel Drive Service and Repair
    Four Wheel Drive Theory
    Four Wheel Drive Service