AUTO 209 - Transmission/Transaxle WE

Credit Hours: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 6

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of ASE test A2 (Automatic Transmission/Transaxles) and approval of academic advisor

Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This course consists of a 90-hour work experience in a repair shop setting where the student will perform general transmission/transaxle diagnosis, maintenance, in-vehicle repairs, out-of-vehicle repairs , and removal/replacement as required in the laboratory component of AUTO 208. Students are required to maintain a log of tasks and clock hours completed. The cooperating supervisor and program faculty must approve the records before a grade is assigned and credit awarded.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Demonstrate knowledge of the construction and operation of various automatic transmissions
Be able to perform diagnostic tests using various test equipment, tools and manufacturers information to identify faults in automotive automatic transmissions
Perform service and repair procedures to automatic transmissions using manufacturers’ specified procedures and specifications.
Complete an industry standard repair order and write diagnostic and repair descriptions including the “concern, cause and correction”.