AUTO226N: Automotive Power Trains

Class Program
Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 4 Credits 4

This course is designed to introduce students to the basic principles employed in the construction, operation and diagnosis of the various components and systems involved in the manual drive train of current automotive vehicles. Topics for this course include clutches, manual transmissions/transaxles, both front and rear wheel drive train components including drive shafts, axles and differentials. Four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive systems are discussed as well. This course is designed to meet the requirements of ASE Education Foundation certification in the topic of manual drive train and axles.