AUT 260 - Advanced Drivetrains

Description
In this course, students learn proper service and repair of automatic transmissions and drivelines. The effective use of service information and resources is emphasized.

Most of the learning consists of hands-on tasks, including, maintenance, diagnosis, repair, and rebuilding of transmissions. Students also learn how to inspect and repair clutch systems and driveline components.

This course includes tasks required for accreditation by ASE Education Foundation in the areas of :

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle (A2)
Manual Drive Train & Axles (A3)

Recommend Skills: Automotive Technology students must be able to read and comprehend complex technical information and instructions.

Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 6

School: School of Business & Industry
Department: Automotive
Discipline: AUT

Major Course Revisions: Title, Prefix
Last Revision Date Effective: 20220324T15:22:12
Course Review & Revision Year: 2026-2027

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture/Lab - Must meet Lecture & Lab Ratios

General Education Requirement: None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA

Course Learning Outcomes:

Diagnose, inspect , remove and replace a standard clutch assembly
Remove and install manual transmission transaxle assembly
Diagnose, inspect, remove and replace four wheel drive components and controls
Service and diagnose automatic transmission assemblies and controls
Remove and install automatic transmission transmission or transaxle assemblies
Disassemble and inspect automatic transmission transaxle assemblies
Repair and assemble automatic transmission transaxle assemblies
Test completed assemblies of automatic transmission transaxles
Develop a plan to implement a solution to a problem or issue.
Identify the best soluction to a problem or issue.
Understand the laws, regulations, institutional policies, and etiquette related to the access and use of information resources.
Complete work accurately, with attention to detail.

Approved for Online Delivery?: No

Course Outline:
I. Introduction

II. Manual Drivetrain and Axles

A. Servicing Clutches

B. Servicing Tranmission/Tranaxles

C. Four-Wheel Drive Systems

D. Four-Wheel and All Wheel Drive Control Systems

III. Automatic Tranmissions and Tranaxles

A. Diagnosis, Maintenance, and Basic Adjustments

B. Torque Converter Service

C. Gear Train, Shaft, and Bearing Service

D. Hydraulic System and Reaction Unit Service

E. Disassembly and Assembly of Common Tranmission

F. Servicing Electronic Tranmission Controls

Mandatory CLO Competency Assessment Measures:

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Instructional Strategies:
Lecture and Demonstration: 30-40%

Laboratory Exercises: 60-70%

Mandatory Course Components:
None

Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: C or Higher in the following courses: AUT 140 and AUT 240
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corerequisite(s): None
Course-Specific Placement Test:
Course Aligned with IRW: NA
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required

Total Lecture/Lab Hours Per Week: 6
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Certification/License Requirement (list below), Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Program Accreditation Requirement (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details: The instructor must be ASE certified in:

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle (A2)
Manual Drive Train & Axles (A3)

Maximum Course Enrollment: 24
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
AP Min. Score:
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit:
Programs Where This Courses is a Requirement:
Automotive Technology, A.A.A.S., Automotive Technology Certificate
Course Fees: $20.00
People Soft Course ID Number: 102814
Course CIP Code: 47.9999