AUTO 121 - Manual Transmission and Drivetrain Systems

    Recent Professors
    Michael V. Cortese, Juan D. Gil
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    2
    Prerequisite
    AUTO 102 with C or better
    Summer 2026 Sections
    View Summer 2026 sections of AUTO 121
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course will prepare students to diagnose and repair front and rear-wheel drive manual transmission systems, clutches, drive lines, differentials, and CV axles. Various gear designs will be studied, including helical, hypoid, bevel, and straight cut gear systems, and their influence on ratio calculation and torque multiplication. Overhaul practices such as teardown, measurement, inspection, repair, and reassembly will be covered. Four-wheel drive systems, including automatic locking hubs, transfer cases, and electronic drive-train systems, are also explored to prepare students for the A3 Manual Drive Train & Axles ASE Exam.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu 1:00pm–1:50pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 2:00pm–4:50pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 7:30am–8:20am, Mon Tue Wed Thu 8:30am–11:20am