Course Number and Title:
AUT 202 Automotive Transmissions
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: ENG 102 or concurrent, AUT 102, AUT 103, AUT 104
Course Credits and Hours
4 credit(s)
2 lecture hours/week
6 lab hours/week
Course Description
This course introduces various transmissions and transaxles and related components, including their operations and service and repair procedures. Laboratory activities include hands-on exercises on transmissions and transaxles as well as related systems and components.
Additional Materials
Safety Glasses
Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)
- Analyze and repair manual transmission/transaxle. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; PGC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
- Troubleshoot and replace a manual transmission/transaxle clutch. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; PGC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
- Analyze and repair drive shaft, half shaft, and drive axles, and determine necessary action. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; PGC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
- Analyze and service four-wheel drive/all-wheel drive components, and determine necessary action. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; PGC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
- Troubleshoot and service automatic transmission/transaxles to determine necessary action. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; PGC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
- Perform transmission removal, teardown and reassembly, and analyze results. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; PGC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.
Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
- Analyze and repair manual transmission/transaxle.
- Identify and interpret drive train concerns to determine needed action.
- Research vehicle and service information including fluid type, vehicle service history, service precautions, technical service bulletins, and adhere to simulated shop procedures.
- Check fluid condition and determine necessary action.
- Check vehicle for transmission fluid leaks, and determine necessary action.
- Drain and refill manual transmission/transaxle and final drive unit using the proper fluid type.
- Explain the operational characteristics of an electronically-controlled manual transmission/transaxle.
- Troubleshoot and replace a manual transmission/transaxle clutch.
- Explain clutch operation and service.
- Diagnose clutch conditions to determine needed action.
- Analyze and service clutch pedal adjustment components to determine needed action.
- Inspect and/or replace clutch pressure plate assembly, clutch disc, release (throw-out) bearing, linkage, and pilot bearing/bushing (as applicable).
- Perform clutch hydraulic system bleeding procedure.
- Check and adjust clutch master cylinder for leaks and correct fluid level.
- Analyze and service flywheel and ring gear for wear, runout, and endplay to determine necessary action.
- Explain the operation and service of a dual mass flywheel.
- Analyze and repair drive shaft, half shaft, and drive axles and determine necessary action.
- Explain the different types of drive shaft, half shaft, and drive axle functions.
- Troubleshoot and service constant-velocity joint noise and vibration concerns to determine necessary action.
- Troubleshoot and service universal joint noise and vibration concerns to determine necessary action.
- Inspect, remove, and/or replace bearings, hubs, and seals.
- Inspect, service, and/or replace shafts, yokes, boots, and universal/CV joints.
- Verify shaft balance and phasing and measure shaft runout and driveline angles.
- Perform leak inspection and servicing of differential case, and determine necessary repairs.
- Replace companion flange and/or pinion seal and measure companion flange runout.
- Replace drive axle wheel stud.
- Analyze and service drive and shafts, seals, and bearings to determine necessary action.
- Measure drive axle flange runout and shaft end play to determine necessary action.
- Analyze and service four-wheel drive/all-wheel drive components, and determine necessary action.
- Identify and explain the various four-wheel drive/all-wheel drive components, and explain the operation and service of the system.
- Analyze and service shifting controls (mechanical, electrical, and vacuum), bushings, mounts, levers, and brackets to determine necessary action.
- Inspect locking hubs to determine needed action.
- Check for leaks at drive assembly and transfer case seals; check vents; check fluid level.
- Explain concerns related to variations in tire circumference and/or final drive ratios.
- Troubleshoot and service automatic transmission/transaxles to determine necessary action.
- Identify and interpret transmission/transaxle concerns; differentiate between engine performance and transmission/transaxle concerns; and determine needed action.
- Differentiate between engine performance and transmission/transaxle concerns to determine necessary action.
- Diagnose fluid loss and condition concerns, and determine needed action.
- Check fluid level and condition in a transmission/transaxle equipped with and without a dip-stick.
- Perform stall test to determine necessary action.
- Perform lock-up converter system tests to determine needed action.
- Analyze transmission/transaxle gear reduction/multiplication concerns using driving, driven, and held member (power flow) principles.
- Demonstrate knowledge of pressure tests including transmissions/transaxles equipped with electronic pressure control.
- Troubleshoot pressure concerns in a transmission using applicable tools and equipment.
- Diagnose electronic transmission/transaxle control systems using appropriate test equipment and service information.
- Perform transmission removal, teardown and reassembly and analyze results.
- Analyze external manual valve shift linkage, transmission range sensor/switch, and/or park/neutral position switch to determine necessary repair.
- Inspect for leakage of external seals, gaskets, and bushings.
- Inspect, test, adjust, repair, and/or replace electrical/electronic components and circuits including computers, solenoids, sensors, relays, terminals, connectors, switches, and harnesses; demonstrate understanding of relearn procedure.
- Perform transmission module relearn procedure.
- Perform removal of automatic transmission/transaxle torque converter.
- Inspect engine core plugs, rear crankshaft seal, dowel pins, dowel pin holes, and mating surfaces to determine necessary action.
- Analyze and service transmission/transaxle oil cooler, lines, and fittings to determine necessary action.
- Inspect converter flex (drive) plate, converter attaching bolts, converter pilot, converter pump drive surfaces, converter end play, and crankshaft pilot bore.
- Explain the operational characteristics of a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
- Explain the operational characteristics of a hybrid vehicle drivetrain.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90-100 |
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A |
| 80-89 |
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B |
| 70-79 |
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C |
| 0-69 |
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F |
Students should refer to the
Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.
Final Course Grade
Calculated using the following weighted average
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Evaluation Measure
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Percentage of final grade
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Summative - Minimum 5 Exams (equally weighted)
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20%
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Summative - Minimum 10 Quizzes (equally weighted)
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20%
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Summative/Formative â€" Minimum 10 Repair Orders/Worksheets (equally weighted)
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30%
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Summative Assessments â€" Minimum 2 Practical Assessments (equally weighted)
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30%
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TOTAL
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100%
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Program Graduate Competencies (PGCs are the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his or her major)
- Use appropriate automotive diagnostic and service equipment, hand tools, and precision measuring devices to determine and perform the proper repair as necessary.
- Interpret automotive electronic service information, service manuals, and diagnostic charts.
- Document service repair procedures that accurately reference the 3Cs:
- Customer complaint verification
- Correct the problem
- Complete the repair
- Employ proper automotive industry service facility safety practices.
- Practice professional conduct as required in the automotive industry.
Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability
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