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AUTO 1239: Drive-line Systems
Effective date
September 2017
Department
Automotive Service Technician
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course covers the operation, diagnosis, and repair of drive and axle shafts. Topics include types, components, operation, safety, inspection, testing and component service. Upon completion students should be able to properly and safely describe and service front wheel drive and rear wheel drive shafts and axle assemblies.
Credits
2.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe drive shafts components
- Describe drive shafts operation
- Service draft shafts
- Inspect and test drive shafts
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 35
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 15
Total Hours: 50
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 15
Total Hours: 50
Instructional Strategies
Classroom activities are lectures, demonstrations, audio-visual presentations and exercises. Practical experience takes place in an active shop setting dealing with real customers. The extensive workshop experience reinforces theoretical concepts and develops manual dexterity. The active shop also provides familiarity with repair procedures and electronic equipment standard safety procedures. All modules are designed to enable the student to work independently and in groups.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
B-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
35 |
Multiple choice quizzes and tests throughout the course are given to assess theoretical knowledge |
|
Lab Work |
65 |
Practical knowledge and skills are evaluated in shop on training aids and customer vehicles |
Course topics
- Types of driveshafts
- Front-wheel drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Components
- Constant velocity (CV) axles
- Universal joints
- Mounts and supports
- Service drive shafts
- Safety
- Inspection and testing
- Run out
- Working angle
- Component service
- Balancing and phasing
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.