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Common Course Outline

Course discipline/number/title AMT 2505: Manual Transmission Application

Catalog Description

Credits 3
Hours/Week 4
Prerequisites (Course discipline/number) None
Other requirements None
MnTC Goals (if any) NA

Course Description

This course provides an advanced application to manual drivetrain repair. This class will transition from classroom learning to Lab work and repairs. This class will include repairs in the following areas: change fluids in various manual transmissions, 4-wheel drive systems, and clutch and repair and replace drive shafts. This course Aligns with ASE standard-Manual Drive Train and Axles.

Date Last Revised (Month, year)

December, 2025

Outline of Major Content Areas

  1. Differential Parts identification
  2. Differential Proper Operation
  3. 4 Wheel drive
  4. All wheel drive
  5. Transfer cases
  6. Power Take Off (PTO)
  7. Fluid Maintenance
  8. Driveshafts

Learning Outcomes (General)

The student will be able to:

  1. Identify differential parts and proper operation
  2. Comprehend four-wheel drive mechanics
  3. Identify and understand transfer case operations
  4. Grasp Proper driveshaft maintenance
  5. Repair and replace driveshafts
  6. Change fluids in manual transmissions, differentials and transfer cases, clutch fluid

Learning Outcomes (MnTC)

NA

Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning

Methods may include but are not limited to:

RCTC Core Outcome(s)

This course contributes to meeting the following RCTC Core Outcome(s):

Communication
Students will communicate appropriately for their respective audiences.
Critical Thinking
Students will think systematically and explore information thoroughly before accepting or formulating a position or conclusion.

Special Information (if any)

None