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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
AUTOD093A
Course Title (CB02)
Automotive Final Drive Train
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Course Description
Components of the final drive train including design features and service techniques.
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 differentials and drivelines. The course is part of the Certificate of Achievement-Advanced and A.S. degree in Automotive Chassis and Powertrain. It is also required for NATEF (National Automotive Teacher Education Foundation) certification.

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
6.0
Maximum Credit Units
6.0

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours4.08.0
Laboratory Hours6.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
48.0
Laboratory
72.0
Total
120.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
96.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
96.0

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

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

(Approved Automotive Technology Course Sequence Contract required.)

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

Collaborative learning and small group exercises

Assignments

  1. Reading assignments from textbook and handouts
  2. Completion of required laboratory activities based on specific diagnostic and repair procedures.
    1. Remove a rear wheel drive differential assembly
    2. Replace a clutch assembly
    3. Diagnose and overhaul a differential and a manual transmission

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Completion of required laboratory activities to industry standard.
  2. Weekly multiple choice and/or essay questions that cover the topic discussed in class. Tests will be graded and scored with points awarded for each correct answer.
  3. A mid-term exam will be given at the halfway point of the class consisting of multiple choice and/or essay that cover all of the material covered in class to that point. Tests will be graded and scored with points awarded for each correct answer.
  4. A comprehensive final exam of multiple choice and/or essay questions. Tests will be graded and scored with points awarded for each correct answer.
  5. A hands on performance exam given at the end of the quarter that will be similar to several of the activities completed in class. Points will be given for each task done correctly.

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • Safety glasses
  • Approved coveralls and work shoes
  • Basic hand tools and required specialty tools as stated on the Automotive Technology General, Chassis and Powertrain tool lists
Essential College Facilities:
  • Lecture classroom and automotive laboratory
  • All Data and Mitchell on demand transmission on line information systems
  • http://library.alldatapro.com
  • http://Shopkey5.com

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
James Halderman "Manual Drivetrains and Axles" 8th edition, Pearson Hall, 2018

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

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

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Identify and describe the operation of the major components in the automotive and light duty truck final drive train.
  • Service each of the components in the automotive and light duty truck final drive train.
  • Disassemble, repair and reassemble each of the major components in the automotive and light duty truck final drive train.
  • Diagnose problems in each of the major components in the automotive and light duty truck final drive train.

CSLOs

  • Demonstrate the ability to measure the critical elements of a selected differential, analyze the readings, make the necessary adjustments as well as the skill to disassemble and reassemble the unit.

Outline

  1. Identify and describe the operation of the major components in the automotive and light duty truck final drive train.
    1. Propeller shafts and drive axles
    2. Clutch assemblies, clutch actuation components, flywheels and related components
    3. Front and rear wheel drive manual transmissions
  2. Service each of the components in the automotive and light duty truck final drive train.
    1. Propellor shafts and drive axles
    2. Clutch assemblies, clutch actuation components, flywheels and related components
    3. Front and rear wheel drive manual transmissions
  3. Disassemble, repair and reassemble each of the major components in the automotive and light duty truck final drive train.
    1. Individual student/instructor discussions regarding selected laboratory activities
    2. Disassembly, inspection and repair
  4. Diagnose problems in each of the major components in the automotive and light duty truck final drive train.
    1. Proper road test techniques
    2. Noise analysis
    3. Vibration frequency measurement and calculation

Lab Topics

  1. CV and half shaft
  2. Propshaft
  3. U-joints
  4. Axle shaft
  5. Axle Service
  6. Differential R&R
  7. Ford 9" overhaul
  8. Integral axle overhaul
  9. Transfer case overhaul
  10. Clutch operation
  11. Clutch diagnosis
  12. Flywheel R&R
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