AUT 216 - Driveline Service

1. Diagnose general drive train. Complete 95% of Priority 1, 80% of Priority 2, and 50% of Priority 3 NATEF tasks as listed below.
   1. Identify and interpret drive train concern; determine necessary action. P-1
   2. Research applicable vehicle and service information, such as drive train system operation, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins. P-1
   3. Locate and interpret vehicle and major component identification numbers (VIN, vehicle certification labels, calibration decals). P-1
   4. Diagnose fluid usage, level, and condition concerns; determine necessary action. P-1
   5. Drain and fill manual transmission/transaxle and final drive unit. P-2
2. Diagnose and repair clutch. Complete 95% of Priority 1, 80% of Priority 2, and 50% of Priority 3 NATEF tasks as listed below.
   1. Diagnose clutch noise, binding, slippage, pulsation, and chatter; determine necessary action. P-1
   2. Inspect clutch pedal linkage, cables, automatic adjuster mechanisms, brackets, bushings, pivots, and springs; perform necessary action. P-1
   3. Inspect hydraulic clutch slave and master cylinders, lines, and hoses; determine necessary action. P-1
   4. Inspect release (throw-out) bearing, lever, and pivot; determine necessary action. P-1
   5. Inspect and replace clutch pressure plate assembly and clutch disc. P-1
   6. Bleed clutch hydraulic system. P-1
   7. Inspect, remove or replace pilot bearing or bushing (as applicable). P-1
   8. Inspect flywheel and ring gear for wear and cracks, determine necessary action. P-1
   9. Inspect engine block, clutch (bell) housing, transmission/transaxle case mating surfaces, and alignment dowels; determine necessary action. P-3
   10. Measure flywheel runout and crankshaft endplay; determine necessary action. P-3
3. Diagnose and repair transmission/transaxle. Complete 95% of Priority 1, 80% of Priority 2, and 50% of Priority 3 NATEF tasks as listed below.
   1. Remove and reinstall transmission/transaxle. P-1
   2. Disassemble, clean, and reassemble transmission/transaxle components. P-2
   3. Inspect transmission/transaxle case, extension housing, case mating surfaces, bores, bushings, and vents; perform necessary action. P-3
   4. Diagnose noise, hard shifting, jumping out of gear, and fluid leakage concerns; determine necessary action. P-2
   5. Inspect, adjust, and reinstall shift linkages, brackets, bushings, cables, pivots, and levers. P-2
   6. Inspect and reinstall powertrain mounts. P-3
   7. Inspect and replace gaskets, seals, and sealants; inspect sealing surfaces. P-2
   8. Remove and replace transaxle final drive. P-3
   9. Inspect, adjust, and reinstall shift cover, forks, levers, grommets, shafts, sleeves, detent mechanism, interlocks, and springs. P-2
   10. Measure endplay or preload (shim or spacer selection procedure) on transmission/transaxle shafts; perform necessary action. P-1
   11. Inspect and reinstall synchronizer hub, sleeve, keys (inserts), springs, and blocking rings. P-2
   12. Inspect and reinstall speedometer drive gear, driven gear, vehicle speed sensor (VSS), and retainers. P-2
   13. Diagnose transaxle final drive assembly noise and vibration concerns; determine necessary action. P-3
   14. Remove, inspect, measure, adjust, and reinstall transaxle final drive pinion gears (spiders), shaft, side gears, side bearings, thrust washers, and case assembly. P-2
   15. Inspect lubrication devices (oil pump or slingers); perform necessary action. P-3
   16. Inspect, test, and replace transmission/transaxle sensors and switches. P-1
4. Diagnose and repair drive shaft and half shaft, universal and constant-velocity (CV) joint. Complete 95% of Priority 1, 80% of Priority 2, and 50% of Priority 3 NATEF tasks as listed below.
   1. Diagnose constant-velocity (CV) joint noise and vibration concerns; determine necessary action. P-1
   2. Diagnose universal joint noise and vibration concerns; perform necessary action. P-1
   3. Replace front wheel drive (FWD) front wheel bearing