32404356Manual DriveTrains and Axles
Course Information
Description
The operation and theory of clutches, transaxles, standard transmissions, drivelines and differentials are covered. Areas of emphasis include diagnosis, repair, testing and periodic maintenances as recommended by major manufacturers. Classroom and shop time is utilized to develop skills in diagnosis and repair of clutches, drivelines and differentials.
Total Credits
5
Course Competencies
  1. Practice safety and good work habits
    Assessment Strategies
    through instructor observation
    Criteria
    you demonstrate safe work habits
    you protect tools and equipment
    you protect school trans and customers property
    you maintain a clean and organized work areas
    you demonstrate conservative use of shop supplies

  2. Diagnose and repair clutch
    Assessment Strategies
    in a lab activity
    on a written assessment
    Criteria
    you diagnose clutch problems to determine needed action
    you inspect clutch control mechanisms to determine needed action
    you inspect transmission alignment to determine needed action
    you inspect flywheel to determine needed action
    you replace clutch in automobile (or light truck)
    you resurface a flywheel

  3. Diagnose and repair Manual Transmission
    Assessment Strategies
    in a lab activity
    on a written assessment
    Criteria
    you inspect transmission to determine needed action
    you test transmission operation and determine needed action
    you remove transmission from vehicle
    you disassemble transmission
    you adjust transmission to manufacturer's specifications
    you reassemble transmission
    you install transmission in vehicle

  4. Diagnose and repair Manual Transaxle
    Assessment Strategies
    in a lab activity
    on a written assessment
    Criteria
    you inspect transaxle to determine needed action
    you test transaxle operation to determine needed action
    you remove transaxle from vehicle
    you disassemble transaxle
    you adjust transaxle to manufacturer's specifications
    you reassemble transaxle
    you install transaxle in vehicle

  5. Diagnose and repair universal joints
    Assessment Strategies
    in a lab activity
    on a written assessment
    Criteria
    you inspect U-joint problems to determine needed action
    you replace U-joint
    you measure driveshaft angles and determine needed action
    you replace constant velocity U-joint grease boot

  6. Diagnosis and repair Drive Axles
    Assessment Strategies
    in a lab activity
    on a written assessment
    Criteria
    you adjust hypoid ring and pinion gear set
    you measure backlash
    you measure preload
    you diagnose gear contact pattern to determine needed action

  7. Diagnosis and repair Transfer Cases
    Assessment Strategies
    in a lab activity
    on a written assessment
    Criteria
    you disassemble a transfer case
    you inspect transfer case to determine needed action
    you reassemble transfer case
    you test transfer case for proper operation