AMST 1104

Power Train Systems

Credits: 4

Description: This course covers standard automotive and light truck clutches, drive line, differential/4x4, and manual transmissions/transaxle. The clutch section includes design, adjustment, overhaul, diagnosis and repair of mechanical and hydraulic systems. The drive line section includes phasing, alignment, and balance. The differential/4x4 section covers the operation various off-road, recreational, and highway vehicles. The manual transmission/transaxle section teaches the operating theory and repair procedures of manual transmissions and transaxles. Prerequisite(s): None

Credit Breakdown: 1/3/0 (Lecture/Lab/On the job training)

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Outline

This course should help you gain the following abilities and competencies.

Core Abilities

1. Demonstrate thinking/active learning skills.
2. Demonstrate technology skills.

Competencies

1. Demonstrate professionalism
2. Demonstrate shop safety
3. Describe clutch operation and components
4. Demonstrate clutch system service
5. Describe driveline operation and components
6. Demonstrate driveline service
7. Describe manual transmission/transaxle operation and components
8. Demonstrate manual transmission/transaxle service
9. Describe differential operation and components
10. Demonstrate differential service
11. Describe 4x4 system operation and components
12. Demonstrate 4x4 system service

Guidelines for Success

ADA Statement 4

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, learners are encouraged to register with the Learning Services Director in the Learning Enrichment Center for assistance with accommodations. It is the learner's responsibility to voluntarily and confidentially disclose information regarding the nature and extent of a disability. The college cannot assume responsibility for providing accommodations or services to learners who have not identified themselves as having a qualifying disability.