AST 1503 - Manual Drive Trains and Axles

Credits: 3
This course covers the entire power train on a late model vehicle with a standard transmission. Beginning with the flywheel, the course traces the flow of power from engine through the flywheel, to the transmission, through the differential assembly and ending at the wheel hub. Included is the principle of gear reduction as it applies to the theory, operation, and repair of manual transmissions, rear axles, and transaxles. Several types of four-wheel drive systems will also be taught. Lecture 2 hours and laboratory 4 hours per week.