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:
- Perform diagnosis, service and repair on various types of automotive clutch systems.
- Use and interpret automotive service manuals.
- Perform diagnosis, service and repair on various types of automotive manual transmissions.
- Perform diagnosis, service and repair on various types of automotive transaxles.
- Perform diagnosis, service and repair on various types of automotive drive axles.
- Perform diagnosis, service and repair on various types of automotive transfer cases.
- Perform diagnosis, service and repair on various types of automotive universal joint and constant velocity joint configurations.
- Perform diagnosis, service and repair on various types of automotive front wheel and four wheel drive systems.
- 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
- Unit 1: General Power Train Introduction
Introduction - Unit 2: Clutch Service and Repair
Clutch Theory
Clutch Service - Unit 3: Manual Transmission/Transaxle Service and Repair
Transmission Theory
Transaxle Theory
Transaxle/Transmission service - Unit 4: Drive Shaft & Universal Joint Service and Repair
Driveshaft and Universal Joint Theory
Driveshaft and Universal Joint Service - Unit 5: Drive Axle Service and Repair
Drive Axle Theory
Drive Axle Service - Unit 6: Four Wheel Drive Service and Repair
Four Wheel Drive Theory
Four Wheel Drive Service
Department Guidelines
EVALUATION METHODS/GRADING PROCEDURES:
- Daily work assignments: 30% of the final grade.
- Test and quiz scores: 30% of the final grade.
- Laboratory performance: 40% of the final grade.
In the Laboratory, the student is required to complete daily time sheets explaining what was accomplished during each lab period. Points will be earned for each day's performance. While in the laboratory, the student is also required to maintain a Laboratory Task List. The task list must be signed off by the instructor as the student completes each task.
No points are earned if absent. All late work will have 10% deducted. Ten (10) or more absences will result in failure of the class.
Points will be lost for
- Tardiness
- Poor quality work
- Poor work habits
- Improper use of tools
- Unsafe work habits
- Improper care of tools
Grades will be calculated using the following numerical scale:
| 95-100 = 4.0 | 82 = 2.8 | 70 = 1.6 |
|---|---|---|
| 93-94 = 3.9 | 81 = 2.7 | 69 = 1.5 |
| 92 = 3.8 | 80 = 2.6 | 68 = 1.4 |
| 91 = 3.7 | 79 = 2.5 | 67 = 1.3 |
| 90 = 3.6 | 78 = 2.4 | 66 = 1.2 |
| 89 = 3.5 | 77 = 2.3 | 65 = 1.1 |
| 88 = 3.4 | 76 = 2.2 | 64 = 1.0 |
| 87 = 3.3 | 75 = 2.1 | 63 = 0.9 |
| 86 = 3.2 | 74 = 2.0 | 62 = 0.8 |
| 85 = 3.1 | 73 = 1.9 | 61 = 0.7 |
| 84 = 3.0 | 72 = 1.8 | 60 = 0.7 |
| 83 = 2.9 | 71 = 1.7 | 0-59 = 0.0 |