AU 125 - Ford ASSET Manual Transmissions and Transaxles Lab

Credit Hours: 2

The practical application of lecture topics pertaining to the identification, overhaul and maintenance of manual transmissions and transaxles, differentials and transfer cases. Topics to include clutches, drivelines, theoretical and practical aspects of maintenance, troubleshooting and overhaul procedures.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of the course the student will be able to:

perform clutch diagnosis and bleeding procedure for hydraulic clutch assembly. Competency will be based on performance in the lab and a test with a score of at least 65%;
disassemble and reassemble a transmission and a transaxle for a Ford Motor Co. vehicles. All end play and turning torque measurements are to be taken and recorded. Competency will be determined on performance in the lab and a test with a grade of at least 65%;
disassemble and reassemble a transfer case and check all specifications as outlined in the Ford Motor Co. service manual. Competency will be based on competency in the lab and a test(s) with a grade of at least 65%;
diagnose and repair a driveshaft and a CV joint on a vehicle with noise, vibration and harshness. Competency will be based on performance in the lab and a test(s) with grade of at least 65%; and
application of the six-step diagnostic procedure to diagnose and repair problems in Ford Motor Co. vehicles equipped with manual transmission/transaxle. Competency will be based on activities in the lab and a test(s) with a grade of at least 65%.

Concurrent Registration: AU 124
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