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MEC3140 Drive Train Repair

Advanced · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation

Description
Students perform overhauls on clutch, transmission and differential assemblies.
Prerequisite
MEC2130: Drive Line
Parameters
Access to specialized drive line tools, drive line units and related resources.
Supporting courses
MEC2140: Transmissions/Transaxles

Outcomes The student will:

  • 1 demonstrate established safe work practices and follow established laboratory procedures

    • 1.1 demonstrate knowledge of and follow established laboratory procedures

  • 2 replace a clutch assembly

    • 2.1 remove and replace a clutch assembly

    • 2.2 identify the serviceability of each part

    • 2.3 adjust linkage to specified clearance

  • 3 explain the operation, removal, overhaul and replacement of a manual transmission/transaxle

    • 3.1 explain the operation and power flow in various transmissions and transaxles

    • 3.2 remove and replace specified transmission and overhaul to manufacturer’s specifications

  • 4 describe, measure and adjust a differential assembly

    • 4.1 describe types of differential assemblies and explain the operation of the following:

      • 4.1.1 full-floating

      • 4.1.2 semi-floating

      • 4.1.3 hunting

      • 4.1.4 non-hunting

    • 4.2 describe the operation of a limited slip differential assembly

    • 4.3 measure and adjust a differential assembly

  • 5 describe and overhaul a drive axle assembly

    • 5.1 describe drive axle operation and components of four-wheel, front-wheel and rear-wheel drive vehicles

    • 5.2 overhaul constant velocity joints

  • 6 demonstrate basic competencies

    • 6.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

      • 6.1.1 communicate

      • 6.1.2 manage information

      • 6.1.3 use numbers

      • 6.1.4 think and solve problems

    • 6.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

      • 6.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours

      • 6.2.2 be responsible

      • 6.2.3 be adaptable

      • 6.2.4 learn continuously

      • 6.2.5 work safely

    • 6.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

      • 6.3.1 work with others

      • 6.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 7 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values

    • 7.1 identify short-term and long-term goals

    • 7.2 identify steps to achieve goals

Program of Studies 2009. Source document, © Alberta Education.