Students will determine the general drive train diagnosis procedures; explore the fundamentals of clutch operation; explore the fundamentals of clutch removal, inspection and repair; determine the power flow of the manual transmission and transaxles; perform the fundamentals manual transmission and transaxles inspection and repair according to service specifications; perform fundamentals differential inspection and repair according to service specifications; perform fundamentals diagnosis, inspection and replacement of drive axle shaft and supporting components; perform fundamentals diagnosis, inspection, adjustment and repair of four- and all-wheel drive components; diagnose drive train issues; diagnose clutch concerns; perform the removal inspection and/or repair of the clutch and components; conduct a transmission and transaxle inspection and repair according to service specification; conduct an inspection and repair according to service specification; conduct the diagnosis, inspection and replacement of drive axle shaft and supporting components; conduct the diagnosis, inspection adjustment and repair of four- and all-wheel drive components.
For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
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Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.
Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.
a. Give an overview of manual drivetrains and their history.
b. Explain the principles of operation of manual transmissions.
c. Explain the principles of mechanical advantage, gear ratio, and power flow.
d. Describe the purpose and function of manual drivetrain components, shafts, gears, bearings, clutch system, transmission/transaxle, transfer case, drive axles, and the final drive.
a. Diagnose clutch noise, binding, slippage, pulsation, and chatter; determine necessary action
b. Inspect clutch pedal linkage, cable, automatic adjuster mechanisms, brackets, bushing, pivots, and spring; perform necessary action
c. Bleed clutch hydraulic system.
d. Inspect flywheel and ring gear for wear, cracks and discoloration; determine necessary action
e. Inspect and/or replace clutch pressure plate assembly, clutch disc release (throw-out) bearing and linkage, and pilot bearing/bushing (as applicable)
a. Identify and interpret drive train concern; determine necessary action.
b. Research applicable vehicle and service information, fluid type, vehicle history, service precaution, and technical service bulletins.
c. Check fluid condition; check for leaks; determine necessary action.
d. Drain and refill manual transmission/transaxle and final drive unit; use proper fluid type per manufacturer specification.
e. Diagnose noise concerns using transmission/transaxle power flow principles
f. Diagnose hard shifting and jumping out of gear concerns; determine necessary action.
g. Diagnose transaxle final drive assembly noise and vibration concerns; determine necessary action.
h. Describe the operational characteristics of electrically controlled manual transmission/transaxles.
a. Inspect, service, and replace shafts, yokes, boots, and universal/CV joints.
b. Diagnose universal joint noise and vibration concerns; perform necessary action.
c. Diagnose constant-velocity joints noise and vibration concerns; determine necessary action.
d. Check shaft balance and phasing; measure shaft runout; measure and adjust drive line angles
e. Inspect, remove, and replace front-wheel drive bearings, hub, and seals.
f. Diagnose noise and vibration concerns; determine necessary action.
g. Diagnose drive axle shaft, bearings, and seals for noise, vibration, and fluid leakage concerns; determine necessary action.
h. Measures drive axle flange runout and shaft end play; determine necessary action.
i. Inspect and replace drive axle wheel studs.
j. Remove and replace drive axle shaft seals, bearing, and retainers.
k. Inspect and replace companion flange and pinion seal; measure companion flange runout.
l. Diagnose noise, slippage, and chatter concerns; determine necessary action.
m. Drain and refill differential housing.
n. Clean and inspect differential housing; check for leaks; inspect housing vent.
o. Check and adjust differential housing level.
p. Check for leaks at drive assembly seals; check vents; check lube level.
q. Inspect, adjust, and repair shifting controls, bushing, mounts, level, and brackets.
r. Inspect front wheel bearing and locking hubs.
s. Inspect front wheel bearing locking hubs; perform necessary action.
a. Diagnose, test, and replace electrical/electronic components of four-wheel drive systems.
b. Disassemble, service, and reassemble transfer case and components.
c. Inspect, adjust, and repair shifting controls (mechanical, electrical, and vacuum), bushings, mounts, levers, and brackets.
d. Inspect locking hubs; determine needed action.
- Manual transmission/transaxle principles
- The Clutch
- Manual transmission/transaxles basic Diagnosis and Maintenance
- Drive Shafts, Axles, and Final Drives
- Four-Wheel Drive/All-Wheel Drive
- Introduction
- Manual transmission/transaxle principles
- The clutch system
- Manual transmission/transaxle basic diagnosis and maintenance
- Drive shafts, axles, and final drive
- Four-wheel drive/all-wheel drive
- Instructor presentation/demonstration
- Internet resource presentation
- Video presentation
- Computer lab training
- Textbook informational assignment
- Hands-on experience
- LMS
- Textbook
- Internet
- Videos
- PowerPoint presentation
- Computer training programs
- LMS
90-100 A
Excellent
80-89 B
Good
70-79 C
Satisfactory
60-69 D
Unsatisfactory
Anything below 60 is an F
Failing
- Outcome 5 will be evaluated through classrooms tests and job performance in the shop.
- Outcome 6 will be evaluated by a job performance in the shop.
- Outcome 9 will be evaluated through classroom test and behavior and job performance in the shop
- The letter grades in this course are as follows:
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