High School Students will learn fundamental manual drivetrain theory, operation and diagnosis. This will include fluids identification, leak inspection, power flow, internal transmission components, clutch operation, driveshaft, CV shafts, universal joints, transfer cases and transmission mounts for 2 and 4 wheel drive vehicles.
Adult Students will learn about the components that make up the manual transmissions, final drive systems, drive lines and clutch systems. The student will learn to check and adjust fluid levels, check drive shaft joints and check and adjust clutches. The student will learn to diagnose, inspect and replace or reinstall the clutch components, which will include, clutch disc, pressure plate, fly wheel, throw-out bearing, pilot bearing and bell housing. The student will learn to remove and reinstall the manual transmission and transaxle assembly and to replace gaskets and seals. The student will learn to diagnose and determine necessary action for constant velocity (CV) joints, universal joints, yokes, front drive shaft boots and center support bearing. The student will learn to inspect, diagnose and determine necessary action for pinion seal, ring and pinion contact patterns, axles shaft wheel studs, axle seals and bearings, as well as measure the axle flange run-out. Also, student will cover noise, hard shifting, jumping out of gear, vibration and fluid leakage. The student will learn to inspect, adjust and reinstall shift covers, forks, levers, shafts, sleeves detent mechanisms and interlocks. Students will learn to service final drive pinion gears, side bearings, thrust washers and lubrication devices. The student will learn to overhaul and set-up differential assembly including limited slip systems. The student will learn to diagnose and service the four-wheel drive transfer case systems and other four-wheel drive components.
- Teacher: John Day
- Teacher: Lonnie Prewitt