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Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
AUTO D063A
Course Title (CB02)
Advanced Manual Drive Train
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Course Description
Details of operation and repair of automotive manual drive train components. The design operation and repair of four wheel and all wheel drive components, as well as the theory and practical application of the diagnosis of noise and vibrations in the drive train based on frequency calculation and measurement. Service and repair procedures, product problem discussions and demonstrations. Preparation for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification examination in Area A3.
Faculty Requirements
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This CTE, CSU transferable course is a recommendation from industry advisory committees to help better prepare students to diagnose and repair manual drive train and four wheel drive systems. It is also part of a Certificate of Achievement and AS degree in Automotive Powertrain Technology.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
No
Foothill Course ID

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Letter Grade
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
0

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Transferable to CSU only

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
9.0
Maximum Credit Units
9.0

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours9.018.0
Laboratory Hours0.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
108.0
Laboratory
0.0
Total
108.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
216.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
216.0

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Advisory(ies)

  • ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for EWRT D001A or EWRT D01AH or ESL D005.
  • Elementary algebra or equivalent (or higher), or appropriate placement beyond elementary algebra

AUTO D050A and AUTO D050B

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

Methods of Instruction

Lecture and visual aids

Discussion of assigned reading

Discussion and problem solving performed in class

Quiz and examination review performed in class

Assignments

  1. Reading assignments from textbook and handouts
  2. Completion of assigned tasks
    1. Describe the overhaul procedures of a differential
    2. Explain how to overhaul a manual transmission
    3. Diagnosis of the final drive based on industry techniques
    4. Calculate first second order frequencies of a drive train

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Weekly multiple choice and/or essay questions of 10-15 questions that cover the topics discussed in class. Tests will be graded and scored with points awarded for each correct answer.
  2. A midterm examination given at the end of the 6th week consisting of 35-50 multiple choice questions that cover all of the material covered in class to that point. Test will be graded and scored with points awarded for each correct answer.
  3. A comprehensive final examination of 50-100 multiple choice and/or essay questions. Test will be graded and scored with points awarded for each correct answer.
  4. For each of the tasks, the student will be required to show the instructor the knowledge needed to complete the assignment. These will be graded for correct answers.

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • Safety glasses
Essential College Facilities:
  • Lecture classroom and automotive laboratory for demonstrations
  • Computers and required software
  • All DATA electronic information system (WEB based), http://library.alldatapro.com
  • Mitchell on demand electronic information system (WEB based), http://Shopkey5.com

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
Manual Drivetrains and Axles by James Halderman and Tom Birch 8th edition

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisher
Selected manufacturers service manuals.
All Data and Mitchell on demand transmission on line information systems, http://library.alldatapro.com, http://Shopkey5.com
Printed transmission diagnostic and repair manuals

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Describe drive line component operation and the relationships between drive line components.
  • Explain the operation of the major components in the rear axle assembly.
  • Explain the operation of the major components in the clutch mechanism.
  • Explain the operation of the major components in the standard transmission.
  • Describe the operation of overdrive standard 4 and 5 speed manual transmissions.
  • Describe drive axle component operation and the relationships between drive axle components.
  • Identify the service requirements of drive train components.
  • Show proficiency in calculating noise and vibration frequencies using mathematical formulas.
  • Explain the power flow through a dual clutch style manual transmission.
  • Describe the similarities and differences of four wheel drive and all wheel systems as it relates to car and light truck application.

CSLOs

  • Understand the workings of a manual transmission clutch assembly.

  • Calculate first and second order frequency vibrations for a rear wheel drive propeller shaft.

Outline

  1. Describe drive line component operation and the relationships between drive line components.
    1. Theory of operation
    2. Service requirements and repair procedures
  2. Explain the operation of the major components in the rear axle assembly.
    1. Theory of operation
    2. Service requirements and repair procedures
  3. Explain the operation of the major components in the clutch mechanism.
    1. Theory of operation
    2. Service requirements and repair procedures
  4. Explain the operation of the major components in the standard transmission.
    1. Theory of operation
    2. Service requirements and repair procedures
  5. Describe the operation of overdrive standard 4 and 5 speed manual transmissions.
    1. Theory of operation
    2. Service requirements and repair procedures
  6. Describe drive axle component operation and the relationships between drive axle components.
    1. Theory of operation
    2. Service requirements and repair procedures
  7. Identify the service requirements of drive train components.
    1. Understand visual inspection procedures
    2. Understand functional test procedures
  8. Show proficiency in calculating noise and vibration frequencies using mathematical formulas.
    1. Use industry standard materials to estimate time and component pricing for accurate customer estimates.
    2. Use specialized equipment to measure vibration frequencies on a bugged vehicle.
    3. Understand the use of special listening devices to pinpoint the source of various noises in an automotive drive train.
    4. Show the ability to compile the measured and calculated information to determine which component group is the cause of a vibration based on the relationship of rotation speed to generated frequency.
  9. Explain the power flow through a dual clutch style manual transmission.
    1. The student will be able to show an understanding of the difference between a conventional manual transmission and a dual clutch design.
    2. The student most be able to explain the electronic control system of a dual clutch transmission.
  10. Describe the similarities and differences of four wheel drive and all wheel systems as it relates to car and light truck application.
    1. Students will understand the operation of a transfer case as it applies to both four and all wheel drive systems as well as both electronically controlled and manually activated systems.
    2. Students understand the operation of the power flow to the secondary axle components as it applies to four and all wheel drive systems.
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