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, Spring

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