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AUT 132 - Automotive Drivetrain Removal and Replacement

3 Credits, 7 Contact Hours
1 lecture period 6 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.

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Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Perform removal of a manual transaxle assembly, clutch in a front wheel drive vehicle.
  2. Perform installation of a manual transaxle assembly, clutch in a front wheel drive vehicle.
  3. Perform an R&R of an electronic 10 speed automotive transmission W/ Tow Mode
  4. Demonstrate the ability to locate technical information installation procedures for a rear wheel drive vehicle using ProDemand software.
  5. Perform 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 removal/replacement procedures for a transfer case using ProDemand software.
  8. Perform removal/replacement of a transfer case.
Outline:
  1. Personal and Environmental Safety
    1. Clothing and personal protection devices
    2. Fire Extinguishers location and use
    3. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) location and application
  2. Automatic Transmission and Transaxle General Service
    1. Service, perform visual inspection, replace fluids and filters
    2. Inspect, adjust, or replace throttle valve (TV) linkages or cables manual shift linkages, or cables, transmission range sensor, and check gear indicator (as applicable)
    3. Inspect converter flex plate, attaching parts, pilot, oil pump drive and seal areas
  3. Automatic Transmission and Transaxle Remove, Reinstall, and Repair
    1. Transmission and torque converter (rear wheel drive)
    2. Transaxle and torque converter (front wheel drive)
    3. Inspect, replace, and align power train mounts (in-vehicle)
    4. Inspect and replace external seals and gaskets (in-vehicle)
  4. Manual Drive Train Remove and Reinstall
    1. Manual transmission and clutch
    2. Manual transaxle and clutch
    3. Transfer case
  5. Rear Axle and Driveshaft Remove and Reinstall
    1. Differentials in rear wheel drive
    2. Driveshaft in rear wheel drive
    3. Driveshaft in front wheel drive
  6. Sub-frame Assemblies Remove and Reinstall
    1. Sub-frame assemblies in front wheel drive
    2. Related components in front wheel drive

Effective Term:
Full Academic Year 2020/21