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2026-2027 Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Catalog

AUTO 105 - Automotive Transmissions


Credit Hours: 3
Billable Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites: RDG 090  or qualifying scores on accepted placement tests
Session Cycle: WI

This course covers the construction, operation and maintenance of standard and automatic transmissions and overdrive units. Troubleshooting, adjustment and maintenance of the various transmissions is covered in detail.

Notes:  

Applied Science and Engineering Technology Division

Theory Hours: 30

Lab Hours: 30

 

Learning Outcomes:  

  1. Understand concepts of Clutch Components, Operation, and Replacement.

Applies to Automotive Service Technology, A.A.S.  Outcomes A, B, and D.

  2. Differentiate between Manual Transmissions/Transaxles.

Applies to Automotive Service Technology, A.A.S.  Outcome B.

  3. Identify Driveshafts & Halfshafts.

Applies to Automotive Service Technology, A.A.S.  Outcome B.

  4. Understand Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Principles.

Applies to Automotive Service Technology, A.A.S.  Outcome B.

  5. Understand Hydraulic Components & Control Systems.

Applies to Automotive Service Technology, A.A.S.  Outcome B.

  6. Perform Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Diagnosis & In-Vehicle Service.

Applies to Automotive Service Technology, A.A.S.  Outcomes A, C, E, and F.

  7. EV & HEV Transmissions.

Applies to Automotive Service Technology, A.A.S.  Outcomes A, C, D, E, and F.