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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
AUTOD093B
Course Title (CB02)
Standard Transaxles
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Course Description
Standard transaxles: power flow, service requirements and repair procedures.
Faculty Requirements
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This CTE, CSU transferable course is a recommendation from industry advisory committees to help better prepare students to diagnose and repair standard transaxles. The course is part of the Certificate of Achievement-Advanced and A.S. degree in Automotive Chassis and Powertrain. It is also required for NATEF (National Automotive Teacher Education Foundation) certification.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
No
Foothill Course ID

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Letter Grade
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
0

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Transferable to CSU only

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
2.0
Maximum Credit Units
2.0

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours1.53.0
Laboratory Hours1.50.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
18.0
Laboratory
18.0
Total
36.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
36.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
36.0

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Advisory(ies)

  • ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for EWRT D001A or EWRT D01AH or ESL D005.
  • Elementary algebra or equivalent (or higher), or appropriate placement beyond elementary algebra

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

(Approved Automotive Technology Course Sequence Contract required.)

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

Methods of Instruction

Lecture and visual aids

Discussion and problem solving performed in class

Quiz and examination review performed in class

Laboratory experience which involve students in formal exercises of data collection and analysis

Collaborative projects

Assignments

  1. Reading from textbook and handouts
  2. Completion of assigned tasks based on specific diagnostic and repair procedures.
    1. Service a manual transaxle
    2. Remove and reinstall a manual transaxle
    3. Identify and describe the function of various components inside a manual transaxle.

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Weekly multiple choice and/or essay questions of 10-15 questions that cover the topic discussed in class. Tests will be graded and scored with points awarded for each correct answer.
  2. A comprehensive final exam of 50-100 multiple choice and/or essay questions. Tests will be graded and scored with points awarded for each correct answer.
  3. Lab assignments per NATEF(National Automotive Teachers Education Foundation) task lists. For each of the tasks, the student will be required to show the instructor the knowledge needed to complete the assignment. These will be graded for correct answers.

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • Safety glasses
  • Approved coveralls and work shoes
  • Basic hand tools and required specialty tools as stated on the Automotive Technology General, Chassis and Powertrain tool lists
Essential College Facilities:
  • Lecture classroom and automotive laboratory
  • All Data and Mitchell on demand transmission on line information systems
  • http://library.alldatapro.com
  • http://Shopkey5.com

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
James Halderman "Manual Drivetrains and Axles" 8th edition , Pearson publishing, 2018

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisher
Manufacturers service manuals as required
All Data and Mitchell on demand transmission on line information systems, http://library.alldatapro.com, http://Shopkey5.com
Printed transmission diagnostic and repair manuals

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Identify and describe the operation of standard transaxles.
  • Service the standard transaxle.
  • Disassemble, inspect, repair and reassemble standard transaxles.
  • Diagnose problems in standard transaxles.

CSLOs

  • Show their understanding of the powerflow through a standard transaxle.

Outline

  1. Identify and describe the operation of standard transaxles.
    1. Input shaft and related components
    2. Output shaft and related components
    3. Final drive assembly
    4. Bearings: designs and preload
    5. Powerflow through standard transaxles
  2. Service the standard transaxle.
    1. Linkage adjustment procedure
    2. Lubrication requirements
    3. Inspection of drive axles and seals
  3. Disassemble, inspect, repair and reassemble standard transaxles.
    1. Tear down inspection and repair cost estimation
    2. Repair procedures
  4. Diagnose problems in standard transaxles.
    1. Shifting problems
    2. Noise and vibrations
    3. Fluid leaks
    4. Verify the customer complaint - road test procedures

Lab Topics

  1. Component location
  2. Manual trans service
  3. Transaxle overhaul
  4. Transmission overhaul
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