This Course Covers Heavy-Duty Vehicle Torque Converters and Automatic Transmissions Including:
- Torque Converters
- Planetary Gear Concepts
- Hydraulically Controlled Automatic Transmissions
- Maintaining Automatic Transmissions
- Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmissions
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.
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 #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #3: Communicate their ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations
Outcome #4: Demonstrate mathematical skills by using a variety of techniques and technologies.
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.
After completing
this course students will be able to ; Explain the purpose of the torque converter; describe torque converter component; explain torque converter operation; explain radial and vortex flow; describe torque converter operational phases; explain torque multiplication phase; Explain coupling phase; describe the purpose of flex plates; explain the lockup clutch and operation; describe stall testing procedures; Explain the construction and operation of simple planetary gears; explain the rules for planetary gear operation; explain the laws of simple planetary gears; identify simple planetary gear power flows and ratios; discuss Simpson, Ravigneaux, and other common planetary gear arrangements; describe compound planetary gear power flows; Explain the function and operation of hydraulic pumps, hydraulic control valves such as the MPRV, throttle modulator valve, governor valve, and shift valves; explain transmission operating pressure control, upshift and downshift control, shift point control, and shift quality control; describe shift cushioning devices and trimmer valve; Disassemble and reassemble torque converter; Disassemble and
reassemble
automatic transmission; Demonstrate their knowledge of a planetary gear set and a compound
planetary gear set; Identify internal components of automatic transmission ;
Adjust transmission shift linkages and diagnosis problems;
Inspect and test operation of automatic transmission electronic shift controls, shift solenoids, shift motors, indicators, speed and range sensors, electronic/transmission control units (ECU/TCU), neutral/in gear and reverse switches, and wiring harnesses.
Inspect and test operation of automatic transmission electronic shift selectors, switches, displays, indicators, and wiring harnesses.
Use appropriate electronic service tool(s) and procedures to diagnose automatic transmission
problems; check and record diagnostic codes, clear codes, and interpret digital multi-meter (DMM) readings; determine needed action.
- Introduction
- Fundamentals of Torque Converters
- Components of Torque Converters
- Operation of Torque Converters
- Troubleshooting Torque Converter failure
- Servicing Torque Converter
- Fundamentals of Planetary Gears
- Planetary Gear power flow
- Power Train control devices
- Planetary Gear Set combinations
- Compound Gear Set power plow
- History of Automatic Transmissions
- Fundamentals of a hydraulically controlled Automatic transmissions
- Transmission Hydraulic control system components
- Operation of a hydraulically controlled Automatic Transmission
- Basics of Electronic controlled Automatic Transmission
- World Transmission
- World Transmission B Series
- Electro-Hydraulic control-WTEC
- Allison 4th Generation electro-hydraulic control valve body
- Allison 5th Generation Electronic control
- Other variations of AG related automatic transmissions
- Textbook
- Internet
- Videos
- PowerPoint presentation
- Computer training programs
Instructor supplied handouts
Assignments
a. Outcomes 3,4,5
Tests and assignments
b. Outcomes 6
Lab projects and Lab Task sheets
- Outcome 1
- Students will score 70 % or higher on written tests and assignments
SCCC Policy
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Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.