AMT 46
POWER TRAIN AND
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Prerequisites: AMT 53 and 55
Corerequisites: AMT 50
AMT majors only
 
    Students learn shop safety, proper use of related tools and equipment.  The various design of manual transmissions, differentials, and transaxles are covered in the course along with the many drive components found under the undercarriage of the automobile.  Each major component is covered in detail, including such topics as purpose, application, operation, inspection, diagnosis, and repair.  Course includes live work.  (150 hrs. lect./lab. per term)

I. Clutch assembly
    A.  Components
        1. Flywheel- purpose
        2. Pilot bushings (bearing)
        3. Friction disc- construction
        4. Pressure plate (diaphragm and coil spring type)
        5. Clutch cover
        6. Release levers (including adjustable type)
    B.  Adjustments
    C.  Measurements
    D.  Problems/diagnosis
    E.  Replacement procedures/tools
II. Manual Transmission / Transaxles
    A. Power flow (3 speed, 4 speed, 5 speed and 6 speed)
    B. Components ( Identification and replacement)
    C. Rebuilding procedures/clearance checks/adjustments/cleaning
    D. Problems/diagnosis
III.  Drive line
    A. Types of drive
    B. Types of universal joints
    C. Shaft design
    D. Drive shaft
    E. Problems/diagnosis
    F. U-Joint wear patterns
IV.  Differential and Axle Assembly
    A. Types
    B. Construction and components
V.  Differential service/adjustments
    A. Terms
    B. Drive pinion preload adjustments
    C. Drive pinion depth setting
    D. Carrier bearing preload
    E. Ring gear backlash
    F. Ring gear runout
    G. Differential case runout
    H. Tooth contact patterns
     I. Rebuilding procedures
     J. Replacement
     L Problems/diagnosis
VI.  Four-Wheel Component diagnosis and repair
    A. Diagnose
    B. Inspect, adjust, and/or repair
 
 

AMT 50
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS/
TRANSAXLES
Prerequisites: AMT 53 and 55
Corerequisites: AMT 46
AMT majors only

    This course explains the fundamental principals of automatic transmission design and operation found on both front wheel drive (FWD) and rear wheel drive (RWD) automobiles. Service and overhaul procedures are given on various import and domestic transmission according to manufacturer's standards. Shop safety, related tools, and equipment will also be covered. Course includes live work. (210 hrs. lect/lab. per term)

I.  Basic gear systems
    A. Speed versus systems
    B. Gear ratios
II.  Planetary gear systems
    A. construction
    B. Principals of operation
III.  Friction elements
    A. Basic principals of hydraulics
    B. Hydraulic system components (Identification of parts and operation)
    C. Torque converters
    D. Fluids
    E. Bands, clutches, and one-way clutches
    F. Servos
IV.  Transmission/Transaxles light duty service
    A. Oil level and condition
    B. Linkage adjustment
    C. Vacuum Modulators
    D. Leaks
    E. Fluid/filter
    F. Band adjustment
V.  Transmission/ Transaxles repair
    A. End-play and clearance checks
    B. Inspection/ Assembly of components
    C. Seals
    D. Bushings
    E. Thrust washers
    F. Assembly of components
VI.  Problems/ Diagnosis
 VII. Transmission/ Transaxles unit removal and replacement
 

 

  
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