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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
AUTOD093C
Course Title (CB02)
Automatic Transmissions
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Course Description
Operation of automatic transmissions including torque converters, hydraulic control, planetary gear train, clutch and band operation. Inspection and repair procedures for automatic transmissions.
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 automatic transmissions. 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 projects

Assignments

  1. Reading assignments from textbook and handouts
  2. Completion of assigned tasks based
    1. Remove and replace an automatic transmission
    2. Teardown and reassemble an automatic transmission
    3. Dyno test a rear wheel drive transmission after overhaul.

Methods of Evaluation

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. A hands on performance exam given at the mid point of the quarter that will be similar to several of the activities completed in class. Points will be given for each task done correctly.
  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 "Automatic transmissions and transaxles" 7th edition Pearson publishing, 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 major components in automotive and light duty truck automatic transmissions.
  • Service each of the components in automotive and light duty truck automatic transmissions.
  • Disassemble, inspect and estimate repair cost and procedure for selected automotive and light duty truck automatic transmissions
  • Diagnose problems in automotive and light duty truck automatic transmissions.

CSLOs

  • Describe in an essay form, the function of an automatic transmission torque converter. They must show a knowledge of the components and their function as well as an understanding of of the relationship between them. A description of what each component does during acceleration, cruise, and converter lock up must be included.

  • Disassemble an automatic transmission and then reassemble the same unit replacing any needed parts.

Outline

  1. Identify and describe the major components in automotive and light duty truck automatic transmissions.
    1. Automatic transmission theory
    2. Torque converters
    3. Front pumps
    4. Clutches and bands
    5. Valve bodies
  2. Service each of the components in automotive and light duty truck automatic transmissions.
    1. Teardown inspection and cleaning
    2. Component repair
    3. Assembly techniques
    4. Unit test procedures
  3. Disassemble, inspect and estimate repair cost and procedure for selected automotive and light duty truck automatic transmissions
    1. Transmission cases
    2. Gear train components
    3. Hydraulic application and apply components
  4. Diagnose problems in automotive and light duty truck automatic transmissions.
    1. Road test techniques and analysis
    2. Hydraulic pressure tests
    3. Electrical circuit and component tests

Lab Topics

  1. Planetary gear flow
  2. Simpson power flow
  3. Clutch pack assembly
  4. Governor pressure
  5. Removal and replacement of an automatic trans
  6. Overhaul of an automatic transmission
  7. Gearshift adjustment
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