AM 141 - Manual Transmissions and Transaxles

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

AM 111 and AM 120

Course Description: Covers theory of operation, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of manual transmissions and transaxles, clutches, drive axles, and four-wheel and all-wheel drive systems.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Explain the basic principles of operation and service techniques of a manual transmission.
CLO#2: Describe service techniques to perform inspections, tests and component diagnosis.
CLO#3: Research and develop a proper strategy to professionally perform necessary repairs as per industry standards. (ILO: Critical Thinking)

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

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (30) and a standard RCC delivery of (33) lecture hours per term, not to exceed (36) hours per term.