This course is designed to provide students a comprehensive coverage of the drivetrain components, including theory, operating principles, diagnosis, service, and repair techniques of the clutch, manual transmissions/transaxles, and differentials. Emphasis will be placed on understanding gearing, levers, hydraulics, component design, troubleshooting, replacement, disassembly, repair, service techniques, and assembly. Students will work with automotive manual transmissions/transaxles, differentials, clutches, driveshafts, and u-joints. Students will learn how to diagnose, inspect, remove, and replace a clutch, students will also learn how to diagnose, clean, inspect disassemble and reassemble a manual transmission/transaxle. Students will learn how to diagnose, clean, inspect, remove, replace, and service front-wheel drive (FWD) systems and components, and rear-wheel drive (RWD) systems and components. Students will work in a manner that exhibits pride, cleanliness, work ethic, and professionalism. $50 Automotive Technology class fee. $11.40 lab fee.
Prerequisite
Completion of AMT 220 with a 2.0 or better, and ENGL& 101 or ENGL 103 with a 1.0 or better, or instructor permission.