AUTO 218 - Manual Trans. & Drive Lines

Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): AUTO 125 and AUTO 128

Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This course covers the components, construction, and theory of operation of the clutch assembly, manual transmissions and transaxles, drive lines, and final drive assemblies including laboratory experience in the servicing, diagnosis, and repair of these automotive components. The laboratory component of the course includes various activities that follow the guidelines of the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation(NATEF) and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Explain basic gearing laws pertaining to automotive applications.
Describe the operating principles of the clutch assembly, manual transmissions and transaxles, drive lines and final drive gear units.
Identify and describe the parts, construction and operational theory of the clutch assembly, manual transmissions and transaxles and various types of drive line designs and final drive gear units.
Perform maintenance servicing, diagnostic testing and repair of the clutch assembly, manual transmissions and transaxles, drive line systems and final drive gear units.