DHET 130 Power Transfer Systems

15 credits

This course studies clutches, manual transmissions, drivelines, U-joints, differentials, power shift transmissions, torque converters, machine steering systems, traction and related components, and undercarriage systems used in heavy duty application. Students will focus on operation, maintenance, disassembly, re-assembly, installation, repair, application, adjustment, and removal as applicable.

Prerequisites: DHET 110, valid Washington state driver’s license, and must be at least 18 years old by the end the last quarter in the program

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Disassemble, inspect, install and adjust clutches in accordance to manufacturers’ specifications
Disassemble, inspect, repair, reassemble, and adjust manual transmissions in accordance to manufacturers’ specifications
Disassemble, inspect, repair and reassemble, install and adjust differentials in accordance to manufacturers’ specifications
Disassemble, inspect, repair and reassemble power shift transmissions, planetary gears, hydraulic clutch packs, and planet carriers
Repair all variations of drive shafts
Inspect, test, remove, and replace torque converters, hydraulic couplers, hydraulic retarders, and track type undercarriage components.
Adjust tracks to O.E.M. specifications
Comply with industry standard safety practices

Total Hours: 250 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 50 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 200