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Code: 0220408
Name: Fundamentals of Automatic Transmissions
Description: Who Should Attend Technicians that will be servicing automatic transmissions must complete this course. The course covers the fundamentals of automatic transmission service and provides the necessary information to prepare the student for the level 3 automatic transmission courses. In this course the technician will also have on understanding of electrical components related to the system. When the electrical section is complete, the technician will be able to properly diagnose an electrical concern for this system. Benefits Technicians that master this course will be prepared for the hands on courses in levels 3 and 4. Equivalents Successful completion of ASE auto test A2 Automatic Transmission and completion of Electrical Diagnosis 2 (0620224) allows the technician to move directly to level 3.. When you have completed this course, you will be able to: - Understand the purpose of a transmission - Properly identify transmissions and realize the benefits - Identify the purpose of automatic transmission fluid, the available fluid types, the proper way of checking fluid level, and fluid maintenance intervals - Identify the laws of hydraulics and comprehend Pascal’s law - Identify the purpose, operation, and construction of a torque converter, as well as the concepts of fluid coupling and torque multiplication - Identify the purpose, construction and operation internal gear train components, specifically planetary gear sets, clutch packs, and overrunning clutches - Identify transmission power flow, with regards to the operation of planetary gear sets to get reduction, second gear, direct drive, overdrive, and reverse - Identify purpose, construction and operation of transmission hydraulics & controls, specifically the oil pump and sump, valve body, and accumulators - Identify purpose and operation of precision tools - Identify the purpose and operation of all transmission electrical direct input and output devices, as well as the proper way to measure voltage, voltage drop, circuit resistance and current flow - Identify the “six step diagnostic procedure,” as well as become familiar with all available diagnostic resources and aids.