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AM 242L - Automatic Transmissions-axles Lab


4 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): AM 141  

Course Description: Covers theory of operation, diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of automotive automatic transmissions and transaxles.  

Course Learning Outcomes:
  • CLO#1: Demonstrate the basic principles of operation and service techniques of an automatic transmission. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
  • CLO#2: Apply service techniques to perform inspections, tests and component diagnosis.
  • CLO#3: Demonstrate diagnostics and related repairs as per industry standards.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Each student is required to keep a notebook for handouts and notes personal hand tools for laboratory procedures.

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (80) and a standard RCC delivery of (88) lecture/lab hours per term, not to exceed (96) hours per term.



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