AMM 220 - Automotive Manual Transmission

Credits: 2.5
LEC hours per week: 2.500
This course covers classroom theory and complete repair and rebuilding process of manual transmissions/transaxles, transfer cases, differentials and axles. This class is structured to provide the student with the background and knowledge to pass the A-3 ASE certification examination.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in AMM 200, AMM 201, AMM 210, and AMM 211.
Corequisite(s): AMM 221.
Course Outcomes:

Describe dual mass flywheel operation.
Use electronic manuals to locate specific vehicle repair information.
Describe the basic operation of an electronically controlled manual transmission.
Diagnose basic transmission concerns.
Diagnose front and rear differential concerns.
Diagnose axle bearing wear patterns.

Course Topics:

Clutches
Manual transmissions and transaxles
Manual transmission transaxle service
Drive axles and differentials