TransfermaticAUSER at Contra Costa College

    AUSER 117 - Automotive Drive Trains

    Recent Professors
    Eric Garcia
    Recent Semesters
    2026FA
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    AUSER101 - Automotive Fundamentals AUSER-101 may be taken concurrently
    2026FA Sections
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    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course prepares students to perform service work on automatic and manual drive transmissions. Service work includes changing fluids, replacing clutches, drive axles and drive shafts. Students will study the theory operation of clutches, torque converters, gear trains, planetary gears and hydraulic controls. The course will cover diagnosis of problems on front wheel, rear wheel, four wheel and all- wheel drive vehicles. Students will receive preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A-2 Automatic and A-3 Manual Drive Train examinations. Technicians certified with Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in A-2 Automatic Transmission and A-3 Manual Drive Train can obtain credit for prior learning. Overview
    Usually Held
    Wed Thu Fri 1:30pm–2:20pm, Wed Thu Fri 2:20pm–4:40pm