SYLLABUS FOR AUMT 2413 - AUTOMOTIVE DRIVE TRAINS AND AXLES

Sep 18, 2026

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Course syllabus for AUMT 2413 “Automotive Drive Trains and Axles,” covering automotive clutches, standard transmissions, transaxles, differentials, and related driveline components with emphasis on diagnosis and repair. It defines learning outcomes including vehicle-based problem determination, disassembly inspection, clutch/transmission/transaxle service, and drivetrain joint work. It also specifies safe tool use, shop safety practices, and procedures for inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical and electrical/electronic systems.

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I INTRODUCTION

II LEARNING OUTCOMES

III INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

IV COURSE REQUIREMENTS

EXAMINATIONS

CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT SYLLABUS FOR AUMT 2413 AUTOMOTIVE DRIVE TRAINS AND AXLES Semester Hours Credit: 4 Contact Hours: 128 INSTRUCTOR: ______________ OFFICE HOURS: ___________ I INTRODUCTION A. A study of automotive clutches, clutch operation devices, standard transmissions, transaxles, and differentials with emphasis on the diagnosis and repair of transmissions and drivelines. May be taught with manufacture specific instructions. B. Automotive Manual Drive Trains and Axles (AUMT 2413) is a required course for the completion of a two year Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Mechanic/Technician or a Level I or Level II certificate of completion in the Automotive Technician Program. C. This course is occupationally related and serves as a preparation for a career in the Automotive Service and Repair field. D. Prerequisites: This course has a prerequisite of AUMT 1405 or consent of the Department Chair. E. Alphanumeric coding used throughout this module book denotes integration of SCANS occupational competencies (C1, etc.) and Foundation skills (F1, etc.) . II LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of this course, Manual Drive Trains and Axles, the student will: A. Utilize appropriate safety procedures, determine driveline problems by operating the vehicle. (C7) (F9) B. Make positive diagnosis by disassembly and inspections. (C7) (F9) C. Diagnosis and service clutches, transmissions, transaxles, and differentials. (C7, 18, 19) D. Service velocity joints and universal joints. (C7, 18, 19) E. Identify and describe the function of various components of automotive transmissions, transaxles and drive lines, including front wheel drives. (C7) (F6) F. Properly and safely use and maintain tools, equipment, and service manuals. (C3, 5, 15, 18, 19, 20) (F1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10) G. Practice shop safety. (C5, 6, 7) (F6, 8, 9) H. Discuss transmission/transaxle gears. (C7) (F6) I. Inspect, diagnose, and repair differentials, axles and four-wheel-drive systems.(C5, 6, 7, 15, 18, 19, 20) (F1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9) J. Inspect, diagnose, and repair electrical and electronic systems. (C5, 6, 7, 15, 18, 19, 20) (F1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9) III INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS A. Text: See: [www.ctcd.edu/books](www.ctcd.edu/books) B. Supplemental Reading: As assigned by the instructor. C. References: As selected by the instructor. D. Audio-visual aids: (Recommended) 1. “Drive Trains”, Shopware Educational Systems \#SW630S (Computer Aided Training) 2. “Clutch Assembly”, Bergwall \#412 (Filmstrip) 3. “Clutch Operation and Service”, BWD Automotive Corp. Tape 1 (Video) 4. “Clutch Diagnosis and Repair”, BWD Automotive Corp. Tape 2 (Video) 5. “Clutch Operation and Service”, Meridian Ed. Corp. \#5185 (Video) 6. “Manual Transmissions”, Meridian Ed. Corp. \#5186 (Video) 7. “Servicing the Standard Transmission”, Prentice Hall \#1110, 4 parts (Filmstrip) 8. “GM Transaxles”, Voc Media \#30896-127, 3 parts (Video) 9. “Front Wheel Drive”, Bergwall \#460 (Filmstrip) 10. “Front Wheel Drive Overhaul”, Bergwall \#463 (Filmstrip) 11. “Drive Shafts and Universal Joints”, Bergwall \#429 (Filmstrip) 12. “Servicing the Drive Line”, Prentice Hall \#1151, 2 parts (Filmstrip) 13. “Auto Differentials Explained”, Bergwall \#427 (Filmstrip) 14. “Differential Operation and Construction”, Meridian Ed. Corp. \#5163 (Video) 15. “Differential Service”, Meridian Ed. Corp. \#V5159 (Video) 16. “CV Axles”, Meridian Ed. Corp. \#V5178 (Video) E. Other instructional material: as selected by the instructor. IV COURSE REQUIREMENTS A. Your first responsibility is scholarship. The grade you receive will be the result of your efforts both in the classroom and in the laboratory. B. This course is designed to require a steady, continuous effort form the student. Class participation, initiative, attendance, and work efforts will be considered in grade computation.

FAQs

What topics are covered in AUMT 2413 Automotive Drive Trains and Axles?

The course studies automotive clutches, standard transmissions, transaxles, and differentials, focusing on diagnosis and repair of transmissions and driveline systems.

What learning outcomes must students achieve by successful course completion?

Students must apply vehicle-based safety procedures, diagnose driveline problems through disassembly and inspection, service clutches/transmissions/transaxles and differentials, and correctly use tools, equipment, and service manuals.

How are examinations conducted in this course?

There is a minimum of three major examinations (Three Week, Mid Term, and a comprehensive Final). Students must be present for all examinations, and make-up examinations are not given.

Sep 18, 2026

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