GTC 142 - Clutch, Transmission, and Driveline

3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 2 lab periods

Principles and procedures for automotive driveline component exchange. Includes personal and environmental safety, general drivetrain diagnosis, and diagnosis and repair of the clutch, automatic and manual transmissions and transaxle, drive axle and differential, and four-wheel drive components.

 

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Describe removal of a manual transaxle assembly, clutch in a front wheel drive vehicle.

2.  Demonstrate a working knowledge of the installation of a manual transaxle assembly, clutch in a front wheel drive vehicle.

3. Demonstrate the ability to locate technical service information removal procedures for a front wheel drive vehicle using service manuals.

4. Demonstrate the ability to locate technical information installation procedures for a rear wheel drive vehicle using Service manuals.

5. Demonstrate the procedure for  removal of a rear wheel drive (RWD) manual transmission and clutch.

6. Perform installation of a rear wheel drive (RWD) manual transmission and clutch.

7. Demonstrate the ability to locate technical service information.

1. List the basic parts of an automobile clutch.

2. Explain the operation of a clutch.

3. Describe the construction of major clutch components.

4. Compare different clutch designs. 

5. Describe clutch release mechanisms.

II. Clutch Diagnosis and Repair

1. Troubleshoot common clutch problems. 

2. Remove repair and install a clutch.

3. Basic clutch adjustments.

4. Inspect clutch parts for wear and damage.

III. Manual Transmission Fundamentals

1. Describe manual transmission operating principles.

2. Identify and describe all the major parts of a manual transmission.

3. Trace the power flow through transmission gears.

4. Explain the principles and operation of transmission overdrives. 

IV. Manual Transmission Diagnosis and Repair.

1. Diagnose common manual transmission problems. 

2. Remove a standard transmission from a vehicle.

3. Disassemble and inspect a maniac transmission.

4. Install a manual transmission.

V. Automatic Transmission Fundamentals

      a) Identify the basic components of an automatic transmission.

      b)  Describe the function and operation of the major components in an automatic transmission.

      c) Explain how an automatic transmission shifts gears.

VI. Automatic Transmission Service

1. Explain the types of problems common to an automatic transmission. 

2. Change automatic transmission oil, pan gasket, and filter. 

3. Locate and repair transmission leaks.

4. Explain the removal and installation of an automatic transmission. 

VII. Drive Shafts and Transfer Cases

1. Identify and describe the parts of a modern drive shaft assembly. 

2. Describe the different types of universal joints. 

3. Identify the major parts of a four wheel drive driveline. 

4. Explain the basic operation of a transfer case. 

VIII. Differential and Drive Axle Fundamentals

1. Identify the major parts of a rear drive axle assembly. 

2. Describe the operation of a differential. 

3. Compare different types of axles.

4. Describe the principles of a limited slip differential.

IX. Differential and Rear Drive Axle Service

1. Drain and refill rear differential.

2. Explain friction modifiers used in limited slip differentials.