Catalog 2018-2019 
    
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Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

AUTO 220 Automatic Transmission and Transaxles

8 credits
This course focuses on the understanding, diagnosis and repair of automotive automatic transmissions and transaxles utilizing industry standards, techniques and equipment.

Prerequisites: TRAN 110 , TRAN 112 , TRAN 113 , and TRAN 125  

Corequisites: AUTO 225  

Quarters Offered: Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Describe construction and identify components of most types of auto transmissions/transaxles
  • Describe the technology and make measurements on most types of auto transmissions/transaxles
  • Remove and replace auto transmissions/transaxles. Due to the weight and bulk of these components, this needs to be a coordinated effort (teamwork).
  • Do damage and defective parts analysis on most types of auto transmissions/transaxles
  • Analyze auto transmission/transaxle noises and vibrations
  • Remove and replace most types of automatic transmission/transaxle components using the proper tools and techniques
  • Perform repair procedures on automatic transmission/transaxles as outlined by instructor
  • Apply the knowledge of hazardous material laws and processes to their training and future employment
  • Apply the knowledge of safety laws and common sense safety to transmission removal/replacement and other applications
  • Demonstrate communication and customer relation skills needed to interact professionally with employers, customers, and fellow workers as they pertain to transmission repair procedures


Total Hours: 130 Lecture Hours: 30 Lab or Clinical Hours: 100