Course Syllabus

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS...ATO 2230-300

4.5 CREDITS...... SPRING 2013

Instructor: Office Hours:

Art Koudelka M 7:30 - 8:00, 12:00 - 12:30 & 5:30 – 6:00 122 Automotive Building T 7:30 to 8:00 & 10:00 to 10:30 Phone: 815-224-0220 W 7:30 to 8:00 & 1:00 to 2:00 Fax: 815-224-0492 Th 7:30 to 8:00 & 11:30 to 12:30 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Page: www.ivcc.edu/koudelka Class Meets:

Monday & Tuesday 6:00 to 6:50 p.m. Classroom Monday & Tuesday 7:00 to 9:05 p.m. Lab

Course Purpose:

This course includes the information relative to automatic transmissions and transaxles found on the modern day motor vehicle. Topics covered include: planetary gear operation, application devices, hydraulics, torque converters, diagnosis, and rebuilding of automatic transmissions/ transaxles. Also covered, will be the operation, testing, diagnosis and repair of computer- controlled transmissions/transaxles.

Required Text: Tom Birch & Chuck Rockwood, Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles, 4th Edition, Prentice Hall 2010.

Grading: Your final grade will be computed from the classroom (50%), and the lab (50%).

Cell Phones: All cell phones must be turned off during class. Please do not “text message” while in class or play games on your phone. You will receive one warning from the instructor to turn-off or put your phone away. On your second offence, you’ll be asked to leave the class and receive no credit for that day.

1 Tardiness Policy:

Every time the student is late for a classroom or lab session 10 points will be deducted from the students total possible points. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Classroom Evaluation...... 50%

Points % 1. Quizzes (3) 80 31 2. Homework 77 30 3. Final Exam 100 39 257 100 ______

1A. Quizzes

There will be three announced quizzes. Make-up quizzes must be done within one week of your absence during the instructor's office hours. If not, zero points will be marked down for your score.

2A. Homework

The student is required to write out the Chapter Quiz Questions and the correct answer for each of the assigned chapters. These questions and answers will be written in ink or typed (double spaced). Write on only one side of a piece of paper. ______Chapter/Content Due Date

3 Introduction 1/19/2012 5 Power Flow through Gears-Sets 1/23/2012 4 Apply Devices 1/30/2012 6 Hydraulic System Theory 2/06/2012 7 Hydraulic Shift Control 2/13/2012 11 Transmission Service & Maintenance 2/23/2012 14 In-Vehicle Transmission Repair 3/01/2012 15 Transmission/Transaxle Removal and Replacement 3/01/2012 16 Transmission Overhaul - Disassembly & Reassembly 3/08/2012 17 Transmission Overhaul Procedures 3/12/2012 18 Subassembly Repair 3/19/2012 9 Torque Converters 4/02/2012 19 Mechanical Problem Solving & Diagnosis 4/09/2012 12 Mechanical Problem Solving 4/16/2012 Note: The chapters above are listed in the order in which they will be assigned. 2 B. Lab Evaluation...... 50%

Objective Description Points 1. Remove & Replace Fluid and Filter 10

2. Flush Transmission Fluid 10

3. Adjust Manual Linkage 8

4. Adjust Throttle Valve Linkage 8

5. Transmission Concern Check Sheet 10

6. Perform Band Adjustment 5

7. Test Vacuum Modulator 6

8. Test Torque Converter Endplay 5

9. Remove and Install a Front Wheel Drive Transaxle 20

10. Remove and Install a Rear Wheel Drive Transmission 20

11. Test Lockup Torque Converter (On-Car) 10 12. Automatic Transmission Rebuild (3 Required) a. check endplay b. disassembly c. cleaning and inspection d. overhaul clutches e. check & adjust clutch pack clearance f. replace all seals & gaskets g. clean & inspect valve body h. disassemble, clean, inspect and check clearances on oil pump I. reassembly and adjust endplay 120 Note: One of the three required transmission rebuilds must be a FWD Transaxle. 13. Stall Test Automatic Transmission 5

14. Flush Transmission Cooler Lines 10

15. Test Transmission Cooler Flow 10 Total 257 SAFETY GLASSES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHEN IN THE AUTOMOTIVE LABORATORY. IT IS THE STUDENTS RESPONSIBILITY TO HAVE HIS/HER SAFETY GLASSES ON AT ALL TIMES. IF THE STUDENT IS NOT 3 WEARING SAFETY GLASSES HE/SHE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO STAY IN THE LABORATORY. HE/SHE WILL BE MARKED ABSENT AND WILL HAVE TO MAKE UP THE LAB OBJECTIVES. ______C. Final Grade Grading Scale: Points 1. Classroom 257 A = 514 to 462 (90%) 2. Lab 257 B = 461 to 411 (80%) 514 C = 410 to 360 (70%) D = 359 to 308 (60%) F = 307 or Below Disability Statement:

If you are a student with a documented cognitive, physical or psychiatric disability you may be eligible for academic support services such as extended test time, texts on disc, note taking services, etc... If you are interested in learning if you can receive these academic support services, please contact either Tina Hardy ([email protected], or 224-0284) or Judy Mika (224-0350), or stop by the Disability Services Office in B-204.

Financial Aid Statement: Withdrawal from a course can affect financial aid. Students who receive financial aid should see an advisor in the Financial Aid Office before withdrawing from a course.

Important dates: (mark your calendar)

January 16...... College Closed (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)

February 15………………….Last day to apply for Spring Graduation

February 20...... College Closed (All Presidents’ Day)

March 23……………………College Closed (Faculty Development Day)

March 25 – 30...... College Closed (Spring Break)

April 3….……………………Registration for Summer Semester Begins

April 9....…………………….Last Day for Student Withdrawal

May 7..…..…………………..Final Exam

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