MDHD 65 - MD/HD Powertrain Systems

    Recent Professors
    W. Jones, D. Alvarez
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Difficulty
    6.6Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    6
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of MDHD 65
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Students will be introduced to theory and principles of diesel technology power train systems: automatic and manual transmissions, clutches, driveaxles, drivelines, and differential systems. Topics include transmission types, powerflow, disassembly, component inspection, reassembly guidelines, air shift systems, troubleshooting procedures, and gear ratio calculations. Maintenance, diagnosis, service, and repair. Designed to accompany work experience in the trade. (A, CSU)
    Usually Held
    Thu 1:00pm–5:50pm, Fri 1:00pm–5:50pm, Mon Tue 1:00pm–3:50pm, Mon Tue 4:00pm–6:05pm