AUT 153 - Automotive Manual Transmission/Transaxle and Chassis

Institution:
Delaware County Community College
Subject:
Auto Mechanics
Description:
This course is designed to provide the student with knowledge and skill in manual transmission/transaxle and clutch units, used to move vehicles from a stop to full speed. It includes internal unit designs; power flows, gearing theory, internal nomenclature overdrive, and gear ratio explanation. Disassembly, assembly, and removal of the transmission/transaxle, as well as inspection of the internal components will be covered. Service and replacement of CV joints and front wheel drive will also be included. Conventional and limited slip differentials provide the student with knowledge and skill in the operation and function of the clutch. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate safety in disassembly, removal, and assembly of units in the vehicle; Inspect components in a vehicle; Install units in the vehicle; Explain gear ratio; Apply gearing theory; Inspect and measure internal components; Replace internal components; Demonstrate how varied gear combinations move a vehicle to highway speeds; Diagnose gearing and clutch problems during unit's operation; Differentiate between manual transmissions and manual transaxles; Identify clutch components and determine replacement.
Credits:
3.00
Credit Hours:
Prerequisites:
AUT 100 and AUT 101
Corequisites:
Exclusions:
Level:
Instructional Type:
Lecture
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Additional Information:
Historical Version(s):
Institution Website:
Phone Number:
(610) 359-5000
Regional Accreditation:
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Calendar System:
Semester

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