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 transmissions (manual, automatic and CVT) of current automotive vehicles. Topics for this course include cover clutches, 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 as well as automatic transmissions. All required Honda modules (both self-study and skill) will be included as course work for this course.
Successful completion of all first-year classes or permission of the program coordinator.