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ATF 345 - Ford Manual Transmissions

Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
This course is the study of Ford manual transmissions’ design and operation and clutch systems. It will include diagnosis and repair of clutches and transmissions.
Prerequisite: Admission to Automotive Student Service Ed Training (ASSET)
Competencies
  1. Analyze clutch for construction.
    1. Explain clutch disc materials.
    2. Discuss pressure plate design.
    3. Describe release bearings
  2. Explain clutch operation
    1. Discuss purpose of clutch.
    2. Compare pressure plate operations.
    3. Review clutch linkages.
    4. Identify clutch problems.
    5. Service clutch and components.
    6. Inspect hydraulic clutch.
    7. Bleed hydraulic system.
    8. Service flywheel.
  3. Compare Ford manual transmissions and transaxles
    1. Differentiate between transmission and transaxles.
    2. Describe operation of manual transmissions.
    3. Discuss power flow of transmissions and transaxles
  4. Diagnose Ford manual transmissions and transaxles
    1. Identify internal problems.
    2. Disassemble transmissions and transaxles.
    3. Service components to specifications.
    4. Investigate leaks.
    5. Identify shifting concerns.
    6. Assembly checking all clearances.
    7. Service final drive units.



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