DIES 160 - Heavy Duty Manual Transmissions

    Recent Professors
    Valentino Bernabe Nevarez
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    12 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of DIES 160
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course covers the theory, laboratory practice, principles of operation, overhaul, maintenance, and troubleshooting of heavy duty manual transmissions for heavy duty transportation (HDT) vehicles using accepted industry standards and procedures. Topics include transmission types, powerflow, disassembly, component inspection, reassembly, reusability guidelines, air shift systems, troubleshooting procedures, and gear ratio calculations for manual transmissions used on Class 6 through Class 8 trucks. This course is designed for students majoring in diesel technology or those interested in the heavy duty transportation industry.
    Usually Held
    Mon 11:40am–5:20pm, Wed 11:45am–5:00pm