AUTT 2020 Syllabus

General Drive Train Diagnosis
   Order       Description
      1            Complete work order to include customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer
                    concern, related service history, cause, and correction. P-1
      2            Identify and interpret manual drive train system concern; determine necessary action. P-1
      3            Research applicable vehicle and service information, such as drive train system operation,
                    vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins. P-1
      4            Locate and interpret vehicle and major component identification numbers. P-1
      5            Diagnose fluid loss, level, and condition concerns; determine necessary action. P-1
      6            Drain and fill manual transmission/transaxle and final drive unit. P-1

 

Clutch Diagnosis and Repair
   Order       Description
      1            Diagnose clutch noise, binding, slippage, pulsation, and chatter; determine necessary action.
                    P-1
      2            Inspect clutch pedal linkage, cables, automatic adjuster mechanisms, brackets, bushings, pivots,
                    and springs; perform necessary action.  P-1
      3            Inspect hydraulic clutch slave and master cylinders, lines, and hoses; determine necessary
                    action.P-1

 

Manual Transmission/Transaxle Diagnosis and Repair
   Order       Description
      1            Remove and reinstall transmission/transaxle. P-1
      2            Disassemble, clean, and reassemble transmission/transaxle components. P-1
      3            Inspect transmission/transaxle case mating surfaces, bores, bushings, and vents; perform
                    necessary action. P-2
      4            Diagnose noise concerns using transmission/transaxle powerflow principles. P-2
      5            Diagnose hard shifting and jumping out of gear concerns; determine necessary action. P-2
      6            Inspect, adjust, and reinstall shift linkages, brackets, bushings, cables, pivots, and levers. P-2
      7            Inspect, replace, and align power train mounts. P-2
      8            Inspect and replace gaskets, seals, and sealants; inspect sealing surfaces. P-2
      9            Remove and replace transaxle final drive. P-3
     10           Inspect, adjust, and reinstall shift cover, forks, levers, grommets, shafts, sleeves, detent
                    mechanism, interlocks, and springs. P-2
     11           Measure endplay or preload (shim or spacer selection procedure(s) on transmission/transaxle
                    shafts; perform necessary action. P-1
     12           Inspect and reinstall synchonizer hub, sleeve, keys (inserts), springs, and blocking rings. P-1
     13           Diagnose transaxle final drive assembly noise and vibration concerns; determine necessary
                    action. P-3
     14           Remove, inspect, measure, adjust, and reinstall transaxle final drive pinion gears (spiders),
                    shaft, side gears, side bearings, thrust washers, and case assembly. P-3
     15           Inspect lubrication devices (oil pump or slingers); perform necessary action. P-3
     16           Inspect, test, and replace transmission/transaxle sensors and switches. P-2
     17           Describe the operational characteristics of an electronically controlled manual
                    transmission/transaxle. P-3

 

Drive Shaft and Half Shaft, Universal and Constant-Velocity (CV) Joint Diagnosis and Repair
   Order       Description
      1            Diagnose constant-velocity (CV) joint noise and vibration concerns; determine necessary action.
                    P-1
      2            Diagnose universal joint noise and vibration concerns; perform necessary action. P-2
      3            Remove and replace front wheel drive (FWD) front wheel bearing. P-1
      4            Inspect, service, and replace shafts, yokes, boots, and CV joints. P-1
      5            Inspect, service, and replace shaft center support bearings. P-3
      6            Check shaft balance and phasing; measure shaft runout; measure and adjust driveline angles.
                    P-2

 

Drive Axle Diagnosis and Repair
   Order       Description
      1            Diagnose noise and vibration concerns; determine necessary action. P-2
      2            Diagnose fluid leakage concerns; determine necessary action. P-1
      3            Inspect and replace companion flange and pinion seal; measure companion flange runout. P-2
      4            Inspect ring gear and measure runout; determine necessary action. P-2
      5            Remove, inspect, and reinstall drive pinion and ring gear, spacers, sleeves, and bearings. P-2
      6            Measure and adjust drive pinion depth. P-2
      7            Measure and adjust drive pinion bearing preload. P-2
      8            Measure and adjust side bearing preload and ring and pinion gear total backlash and backlash
                    variation on a differential carrier assembly (threaded cup or shim types). P-2
      9            Check ring and pinion tooth contact patterns; perform necessary action. P-1