AUTO 130 - Manual Drive Train and Axles

(R only) CE

Preparation for ASE A-3 Manual Drive Train and Axles technician certification exam. Discusses purpose, parts, operation, failure diagnosis, and overhaul of manual transmissions, transaxles, clutch assemblies, differentials and transfer cases, shafts, and joints. Laboratory exercises emphasize current service and diagnostic procedures. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in AUTO 101 . Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory each week. Formerly AT 230.

5 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Verify customer complaint.
Inspect fluid level and condition - all assemblies.
Drain / Fill fluid - all assemblies.
Diagnose fluid concern.
Diagnose noise, binding, slippage, pulsation and chatter - Clutch.
Inspect / Remove / Repair / Replace / Adjust linkage system.
Inspect / Remove / Repair / Replace / Adjust cable system.
Inspect / Remove / Repair / Replace hydraulic system.
Inspect / Remove / Replace throw-out (release) bearing.
Inspect / Remove / Replace pressure plate and clutch disc.
Inspect / Remove / Replace pilot bushing or bearing.
Inspect / Remove / Recondition / Replace flywheel.
Inspect / Remove / Replace assembly.
Disassemble / Clean / Inspect / Assemble unit and subsystems.
Inspect case and extension housing.
Diagnose noise - Trans/Transaxle.
Diagnose hard shift.
Diagnose jump out of gear.
Disassemble / Clean / Inspect / Assemble final drive.
Diagnose U-joint noise and vibration.
Diagnose CV joint noise and vibration.
Inspect / Remove / Replace FWD front wheel bearing.
Inspect / Remove / Replace / Svc RWD front wheel bearings.
Inspect / Remove / Replace driveshaft support bearing.
Diagnose noise and vibration - Drive axle.
Inspect / Remove / Replace assembly.
Inspect / Remove / Replace companion flange and seal.
Inspect / Remove / Replace axles, seals and bearings.
Inspect / Remove / Replace / Adjust carrier and bearings.
Inspect / Remove / Replace ring gear.
Inspect / Remove / Replace side & spider gears.
Inspect / Remove / Replace / Adjust pinion gear and bearings.
Diagnose noise, slippage and chatter -Limited slip.
Inspect / Remove / Replace clutch components.
Diagnose noise, vibration and steering concerns - 4WD / AWD.
Diagnose incorrect manual shifter operation.
Diagnose incorrect electric shifter operation.
Inspect / Remove / Replace transfer case.
Disassemble / Clean / Inspect / Repair / Assemble case.
Inspect / Remove / Replace locking hubs.

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