DT 185 - Drivetrains

Credits: 1-5
LEC hours per week: 3.800
LAB hours per week: 2.400
Study of the various components found in the powertrain system. Topics include theory, operation, troubleshooting, and repair of clutches, transmissions, torque converters, drive lines, differentials, and power take-off devices. This class will emphasize ASE/NATEF competency completion. Students must be seeking a certificate or degree in Diesel Technology.
Course Outcomes:

Interpret knowledge of drive train theory.
Examine, tear down, and rebuild drive train components.
Analyze problems with drive train systems.
Evaluate personal progress on the NATEF task list.

Course Topics:

Drive train theory
Clutches
Manual transmissions
Automatic transmissions
Power shift transmissions
Automated transmissions
Torque converters and fluid drives
Differentials
Drive lines and U-joints