Montgomery College 2018-2019 Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
Montgomery College 2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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AUTO 220 - Automatic Transmission/Transaxles


(R only) CE

Preparation for ASE A-2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle technician certification exam. Discusses purpose, parts, operation, failure diagnosis, and overhaul of automatic transmissions and transaxles. Laboratory exercises emphasize current service and diagnostic procedures. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in AUTO 101 , AUTO 161 , and AUTO 180 . Two hours lecture, six hours laboratory each week. Formerly AT 220.

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 use concern.
  • Perform / Interpret results of a stall test.
  • Perform / Interpret results of a lock-up converter test.
  • Diagnose mechanical and vacuum control system concerns.
  • Diagnose noise and vibration concern.
  • Diagnose pressure concerns.
  • Inspect / Adjust / Replace / governor assembly.
  • Inspect / Replace external seals and gaskets.
  • Inspect / Repair extension housing, bushings and seals.
  • Inspect / Replace speedometer gears and sensor.
  • Inspect / Remove / Replace powertrain mounts.
  • Diagnose incorrect operation of electrical control system.
  • Diagnose incorrect operation of vacuum control system.
  • Remove / Install RWD transmission.
  • Remove / Install FWD transaxle.
  • Remove / Inspect / Replace torque converter.
  • Disassemble / Clean / Inspect / Assemble unit and sub-systems.
  • Clean / Inspect / Measure / Replace valve body and parts.
  • Inspect servo bore, pistons, seals, spring and retainer.
  • Inspect accumulator bore, piston, seals, spring and retainer.
  • Inspect / Replace flex plate.
  • Disassemble / Clean / Inspect / Assemble oil pump and drive.
  • Measure end play or preload.
  • Inspect / Measure / Replace thrust washers and bearings.
  • Inspect / Replace planetary gear sets.
  • Inspect case bores, passages, bushings, and vents.
  • Inspect / Replace transaxle drive, link chain, sprockets, bearings.
  • Inspect / Replace transaxle final drive components.
  • Inspect / Replace parking pawl and hardware.
  • Inspect / Replace clutch drum, piston, spring, retainer, seals.
  • Inspect / Replace friction discs, steels and pressure plate.
  • Measure / Adjust / Air Test clutch pack clearance.
  • Inspect / Replace sprag roller clutch and components.
  • Inspect / Replace / Adjust band and drum.


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