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Official Course Syllabi 2020-2021 
    
Official Course Syllabi 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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AUTO 1330 - Automotive Manual Transmission & Powertrain Systems

Credit Hours: 3.00


Prerequisites: AUTO 1000

Designed to give the student a thorough understanding of the principle of torque multiplication and speed reduction through the use of gearing. The power developed in the engine is traced through the power train components. The class will service and repair clutches, transmissions, differentials, drive shafts, axles and transaxles.

Location: South Campus

Contact Hours: 4
Billable Contact Hours: 4
OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to show the power flow through a manual transmission.

Objectives: The student will:

  1. Given a manual transmission, identify the components that are part of the power flow for all forward gears and reverse.
  2. Given a manual transmission, determine the gear ratios for all forward and reverse gear ranges.
  3. Given a manual transmission, show the power flow for all forward and reverse gear ranges.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to diagnose and service a manual transmission clutch assembly.

Objectives: The student will:

  1. Identify and explain the function of the major components of a clutch assembly.
  2. Given a vehicle with a faulty clutch assembly, properly diagnose the condition.
  3. Given the necessary components, replace and properly adjust a clutch assembly.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to diagnose and service a rear axle assembly.

Objectives: The student will:

  1. Identify the major components and explain the differential operation.
  2. Given the necessary tools and components, properly set up a rear axle to include pinion preload, carrier preload, backlash, and tooth contact.
  3. Given a faulty rear axle, properly diagnose the condition and list the necessary repairs.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

  • 1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.
  • 2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
  • 3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.
  • 4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.
  1. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
  1. Types of powertrains
    1. FWD (front wheel drive)
    2. RWD (rear wheel drive)
    3. 4WD (four wheel drive)
    4. AWD (all wheel drive)
  2. Components
    1. Clutch assemblies
    2. Manual transmission - 3, 4, 5 speed
    3. Manual transaxles - 3, 4, 5 speed
    4. Differentials
    5. Transfer cases
    6. Drive axles, shafts, universal joints
  3. Power flow and theory of operation
    1. Clutch
    2. Transmission - 3, 4, 5 speed
    3. Transaxles - 3, 4, 5 speed
    4. Differentials
    5. Transfer cases - manual, electrical
  4. Disassembly and reassembly
    1. Component identification
    2. Component inspection
    3. Power flow study
    4. Adjustments

Primary Faculty
Rossow, Matthew
Secondary Faculty
Claus, Daniel
Associate Dean
Pawlowski, Timothy
Dean
Hutchison, Donald



Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088



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