AUTO 156: Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles
Units: 4
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
This course introduces the theory, service, and repair of automatic transmissions (RWD) and automatic transaxles (FWD). Students learn to identify, evaluate, service, remove, and replace transmissions and transaxles. Topics include theory, service, and repair of electronic assist automatic transmission components and related driveline components. (Note: When the course is taught online, the lab tasks and instructor demonstration are performed in a virtual environment.) This course helps prepare students for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A2 Automatic Transmission examination. C-ID AUTO-120X.