AUT 140 - Manual Transmissions and Drivelines

Description
In this course, students learn inspection procedures and service of manual transmissions and transaxles, clutches, driveshafts, axles, and differentials. The effective use of service information and resources is emphasized.

The content and hands-on tasks in this course meet ASE Education Foundation standards related to Manual Drive Train & Axles (A3).

Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Course Fees: $15.00
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
Automotive Technology, A.A.A.S.

Other Courses Where This Course is a Prerequisite: AUT 260
Other Courses Where this Course is a Corequisite: None
Other Courses Where This course is included in within the Description: None

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

Demonstrate clutch disassembly and reassembly procedures.
Demonstrate manual transaxle disassembly and reassembly procedures.
Demonstrate the removal and reinstallation of a half shaft assembly.
Demonstrate the replacement of a universal joint assembly.
Demonstrate manual transmission disassembly and reassembly procedures.
Demonstrate differential disassembly and reassembly procedures.
Demonstrate transfer case disassembly and reassembly procedures.
Complete work accurately, with attention to detail.
Identify the best solution to a problem or issue.

Course Outline:
I. Drive Train Theory and Clutches

II. Manual Transmission/Tranaxles

III. Front Drive Axles

IV. Drive Shafts and Universal Joints

V. Differentials and Drive Axles

VI. Fourwheel Drive Systems

VII. Advanced Fourwheel Drive Systems

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
Instructional Strategies:
Lecture: 35-50%

Laboratory: 50-65%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None

Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: ASE Certification A3 Manual Drivetrain

Course-Specific Placement Test:
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: N/A

Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:

GRCC Course Type:
Program Requirement: Meets the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture/Lab - Must meet Lecture & Lab Ratios
Total Lecture/Lab Hours Per Week: 4
People Soft Course ID Number: 101701
Course CIP Code: 47.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment: 24
Course Software Utilized: Cengage Mindtap

High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
Non-Credit GRCC Articulation Agreement With What Area: No
School: School of Business & Industry
Department: Automotive
Discipline: AUT
First Term Valid: -
1st Catalog Year: -
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Certification/License Requirement (list below), Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below), Program Accreditation Requirement (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
The instructor must have a Master’s Degree and at least 2 years of work experience in the automotive field. ASE Manual Drive Train & Axles (A3) certified is required for program ASE Education Foundation accreditation.

Major Course Revisions: N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20260219T14:08:26
Course Review & Revision Year: 2030-2031