32404355Automatic Transmissions
Course Information
Description
All engine operating systems are studied: engine breathing, ignition systems, computer control and sensors, fuel and air management and emission systems. Students learn how these systems operate, how to test for proper operation of systems and components, and how to use test equipment.
Total Credits
5
Course Competencies
  1. Practice safety and good work habits
    Assessment Strategies
    through instructor observation
    on a record form
    Criteria
    you demonstrate safety procedures
    you protect tools, equipment and manuals
    you protect models and customers property
    you maintain clean and organized work areas
    you demonstrate conservative use of shop supplies

  2. Analyze operation of automatic transmission and automatic transaxle
    Assessment Strategies
    on a written test
    on trace oil circuits
    by power flow explanation
    Criteria
    you analyze hydraulic operation
    you analyze mechanical operation
    you analyze electrical operation

  3. Service and repair transmission in vehicle
    Assessment Strategies
    on a lab performance test
    on a written test
    Criteria
    you diagnose operation and repair the transmission
    you diagnose operation and repairs leaks
    you diagnose and perform linkage adjustments
    you diagnose and perform band adjustments

  4. Service rear wheel drive transmission
    Assessment Strategies
    through instructor observation
    on a instructor check list
    on a dynometer test worksheet
    Criteria
    you disassemble transmission
    you inspect transmission
    you assemble transmission
    you perform dynometer test on transmission

  5. Service transaxle
    Assessment Strategies
    through instructor observation
    on a work sheet
    on a dynometer test worksheet
    Criteria
    you disassemble transaxle
    you inspect the transaxle
    you assemble the transaxle
    you perform dynometer test on transaxle

  6. Diagnose operation of transmission and transaxle in vehicle
    Assessment Strategies
    on a work sheet
    through instructor observation
    on a performance test
    on a written test
    Criteria
    you check fluid level and condition
    you check oil pressure
    you check linkages
    you determine necessary action

  7. Remove and replace rear wheel drive transmission
    Assessment Strategies
    through instructor observation
    on a test drive
    Criteria
    you use proper tools and equipment
    you disconnect and connect all fasteners, linkages and wires
    you use torque tools

  8. Rebuild rear wheel drive transmission
    Assessment Strategies
    through instructor observation
    on a worksheet
    on a performance test
    Criteria
    you disassemble transmission
    you clean and inspect parts
    you order parts
    you reassemble transmission
    you test transmission

  9. Remove and replace transaxle
    Assessment Strategies
    through instructor observation
    on a test drive
    Criteria
    you use proper tools and equipment
    you disconnect all fasteners, linkages, and wires
    you use torque tools

  10. Rebuild transaxle
    Assessment Strategies
    through instructor observation
    on a worksheet
    on a performance test
    Criteria
    you disassemble the transaxle
    you clean and inspect parts
    you order parts
    you reassemble transaxle
    you test transaxle

  11. Perform electrical diagnosis and repairs
    Assessment Strategies
    through instructor observation
    on a written test
    on a performance test
    Criteria
    you diagnose and repair torque converter clutch circuits
    you diagnose and repair shift circuits
    you diagnose and repair pressure control circuits
    you diagnose and repair computer input circuits