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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
AUTOD093F
Course Title (CB02)
Automotive Transmission Service
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Course Description
Operation of rear axles, transfer cases, clutches, automatic and standard transmissions, and transaxles. Diagnostic, inspection and repair procedures for these powertrain components.
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 service all aspects of automatic and manual 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 and problem solving performed in class

Quiz and examination review performed in class

Collaborative learning and small group exercises

Laboratory experience which involve students in formal exercises of data collection and analysis

Assignments

  1. Reading assignments from textbook and handouts
  2. Completion of assigned tasks
    1. Service an automatic transmission and transaxle
    2. Perform a transmission flush
    3. Flush and flow check a trans cooler

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 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.
  5. A comprehensive final exam of multiple choice and/or essay questions. Tests will be graded and scored with points awarded for each correct answer.

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

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Explain the operation of the powertrain component which he is assigned
  • Identify which powertrain component is at fault
  • Prepare a diagnostic check list and write a repair procedure
  • Follow this diagnostic repair procedure and repair the offending component(s)
  • Complete the assigned repair within twice the flat rate established by the manufacturer

CSLOs

  • Perform a transmission service as required by factory maintenance schedule.

Outline

  1. Explain the operation of the powertrain component which he is assigned
    1. Power flow through a Simpson gear set.
    2. Power flow through a Ravigneaux gear set.
  2. Identify which powertrain component is at fault
    1. Component analysis
    2. Perform visual inspection of transmission components.
  3. Prepare a diagnostic check list and write a repair procedure
    1. Identify transmission and research common failures
    2. Prepare a diagnostic plan with a logical flow
  4. Follow this diagnostic repair procedure and repair the offending component(s)
    1. Proper use of test equipment
    2. Analyze test results to determine fault.
  5. Complete the assigned repair within twice the flat rate established by the manufacturer
    1. Determine flat rate time
    2. Learning time management

Lab Topics

  1. Trans fluid flush
  2. Park Neutral switch service
  3. 4WD system service
  4. Transmission fluid service
  5. Bench service
  6. Leak detection
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