ASEP 202 Automatic Transmission & Transaxle

This course takes an in-depth look at how automatic transmissions and transaxles function. Students will be analyzing transmission concerns on vehicles to determine the necessary action needed. Proper transmission removal and installation will be performed on a functioning vehicle. Students will learn how to properly diagnose and repair automatic transmission/transaxle concerns including hydraulic, mechanical and electrical concerns. Much of the course time will be spent disassembling, analyzing and reassembling transmissions for the purpose of developing the skills and confidence necessary to be successful in this discipline of the automotive industry. Course is repeatable for Tech-prep students.

Credits

4

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

150

Semester Contact Hours Lab

225

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

ASEP 202Automatic Transmission & Transaxle

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Trade and Industry

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Credit Hours Narrative

4

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

150

Semester Contact Hours Lab

225

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

This course takes an in-depth look at how automatic transmissions and transaxles function. Students will be analyzing transmission concerns on vehicles to determine the necessary action needed. Proper transmission removal and installation will be performed on a functioning vehicle. Students will learn how to properly diagnose and repair automatic transmission/transaxle concerns including hydraulic, mechanical and electrical concerns. Much of the course time will be spent disassembling, analyzing and reassembling transmissions for the purpose of developing the skills and confidence necessary to be successful in this discipline of the automotive industry. Course is repeatable for Tech-prep students.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Perform on-vehicle diagnosis of automatic transmissions
  • Distinguish between an engine performance concern and transmission concern
  • Describe how an automatic transmission/transaxle functions
  • Evaluate automatic transmission concerns
  • Properly assemble an automatic transmission/transaxle

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

On-vehicle transmission specification measurements Transmission disassemble procedures Transmission reassembly procedures Transmission function and operation Transmission removal and reinstallation Transmission overhaul procedures Transmission diagnosis using Service Information resources

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

WBT 17041.56W1 WBT 17041.56W2 WBT 17041.56W3 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Chapter 21 Chapter 22 Chapter 23 Chapter 24 Chapter 25 Chapter 26 Chapter 27 Chapter 28 Chapter 29

Required Exams

Final Exam Quizzes

Required Text

Automotive Manual Drivetrain and Automatic Transmissions textbook Hand Tools

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

WBT 17041.56W1 WBT 17041.56W2 WBT 17041.56W3 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Chapter 21 Chapter 22 Chapter 23 Chapter 24 Chapter 25 Chapter 26 Chapter 27 Chapter 28 Chapter 29 Final Exam Quizzes