AUTO 172T - Honda/Toyota Manual Drive Train and Axles

Recent Professors: Paul Francis Kelley, Joseph Young, William Micheal Harwell
Recent Semesters: Spring 2026, Spring 2025
Class Size: 12–15 students
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: AUTO 161T with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
Spring 2026 Sections: View Spring 2026 sections of AUTO 172T
Transfers To: CSU
Description: This course familiarizes students with Honda- and Toyota-specific manual transmissions, final drives, and transaxles. Topics include clutch assemblies, manual transmissions, manual transaxles, transfer cases, and rear-wheel, 4-wheel, and all-wheel drive systems. This course prepares students for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A3 certification and is intended for automotive technology students seeking Honda Professional Automotive Career Training (PACT) or Toyota Technician (T-TEN) certification.
Usually Held: Mon Tue 7:30am–3:30pm