AUT 141

AUTOMOTIVE POWER TRAINS I

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course presents the operation, construction, and repair of power train components. Emphasis is to be placed on clutches, manual transmissions and transaxles, rear axle and differential assemblies, propeller shafts, drive axles, and universal joints. There will be a general overview of four wheel and all wheel drive systems and automatic transmissions, these topics are covered more in depth in the AUT 142 class. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:

• Diagnose, service, and repair general drive train components.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of various clutch systems used in manual transmissions and transaxles.
• Identify and service both standard and limited slip differentials.
• Demonstrate an understanding of power flow in a manual transmission/transaxle
• Diagnose, repair, and service universal joints and constant velocity joints.
• Disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble manual transmissions and transaxles.

MAJOR TOPICS TO BE INCLUDED

• Clutch systems
• Drive line service
• Differentials
• Manual transmissions – principles of operation
• Manual transaxles – principles of operation
• Manual transmissions and manual transaxles – service procedures

INSTRUCTOR

Keith Brown

Bisdorf/ AA Bldg., Room 352

703.845.4623 (office)

703.845.6006 (fax)

703.618.6844 (cell)

Email: keibrown@nvcc.edu

Note: Instructor office hours are available at the administrative desk in the AA/Bisdorf Building, room 352, or by calling 703.845.6341

COURSE TEXT

Manual Transmissions & Transaxles – 4^th edition

Author: Erjavec

Thomson/Delmar Publishers

ISBN: 1-4018-7753-2

ENTRY LEVEL COMPENTENCIES

Functional ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

GRADING

· Attendance, class participation, class/laboratory conduct-30%

· Laboratory participation and contract completion – 30%

· Tests, quizzes, homework- 20%

· Final exam- 20%

Letter-grade equivalents: A = 91-100

B = 81-90

C = 71-80

D = 61-70

F = 60 and below

Student responsibilities and requirements:

· Attendance is mandatory! Unexcused absences will result in a reduced course grade or possible automatic withdrawal.

• Be punctual – all sessions are planned to start on time.
• Students are required to conduct themselves in a professional manner. Respect the instructional staff, your fellow students, and yourself.
• Understand that your success in this course depends on your full participation.
• Students must purchase Scan Tron answer sheets. These are available from the campus bookstore. Don’t forget – get them ASAP!
• Students must use a No. 2 black pencil when taking any test requiring a Scan Tron form.
• All homework assignments and take home tests are due within one week from when they are given. Assignments turned in late will be subject to a 20% grade penalty.
• Students are expected to bring pencils, pens, and notepaper to all class meetings.
• Students must read, understand and adhere to the attached “Automotive Laboratory Rules”.
• Students are required to clean up laboratory areas used during class. This is to include returning all tools and equipment borrowed from the college. The college (and most repair shops) does not provide janitorial services in shop areas. Sufficient time will be given prior to the end of lab sessions for clean-up.

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

· If you are seeking special accommodations based on a disability, you must provide an Accommodations Memorandum. This can be obtained from the Counselor for Special Needs, located in the Bisdorf/AA building, Room 148. The telephone number is 703.845.6301.

· Students should expect to spend a minimum of two hours per week outside of class for proper preparation and completion of homework. Your success in this course will largely depend on your desire and interest in the subject and the effort you are willing to put forth.

· Please feel free to discuss any concerns or problems regarding the course with the instructor. Your feedback is essential to the quality of this course.