Transmissions

Clutches & Manual Transmissions	Clutches	Clutch principles; Single-plate clutches; Multi-plate clutches; Dual mass flyweels; Operating mechanisms
	Clutch components	Pressure plate; Driven/center plate; Throw-out bearing
	Manual transmissions	Gear ratios; Compound gear trains; Gear selection; Bearings; Oil seals & gaskets
	Gearbox layout & operation	Gearbox layouts; Transaxle designs; Gearbox operation; Baulk-ring synchromesh unit ; Transaxle synchromesh unit
	Clutches & manual transmissions procedures	Checking gearbox oil; Changing manual gearbox oil; Checking & adjusting a clutch

Automatic Transmissions	Torque converters	Torque converter principles; Converter operation; Torque multiplication; Fluid flow; Heat exchanger; Lock-up converters; Sprag one way clutches
	Planetary gearing	Planetary gears; Simple planetary gearsets; Compound planetary gearsets; Automatic transmission brake bands; Multi-disc clutches; Plate clearance
	Electronic control transmission	Electronic control; Fully hydraulically controlled transmission; Electronic shift programs; Environment identification; Driving situation identification; Fast-off identification; Corner identification; Downhill gradient; Stop & go; Manual selection
	Layout & operation	Borg Warner 35 gearbox; Selector positions; Planetary gearset; High range powerflow; Low range powerflow
	Servos & clutches	Rear servo; Front servo; One way clutch; Multi-plate front clutch; Clutch pack; Rear clutch
	Hydraulic system & controls	Hydraulic system components; Spool valves; Regulating or flow control valves; Control valves; Orifices
	Valve types & functions	Basic valve action; Regulator & control valves; Shift & governor valves
	Pressure regulation	The primary regulating valve; Line pressure variation; Modulator valve pressure; The governor; Governor pressure; Kickdown pressure
	Flow control	Gear position 1; 1-2 shift valve; 2-3 shift valve assembly; The servo orifice control valve; 3-2 kickdown
	Continuously variable transmission (C.V.T.)	Continuously variable transmission; Drive or reverse; The steel belt; Secondary pulley shaft
	Automatic transmissions procedures	Checking automatic transmission fluid; Changing transmission fluid & filter

Final Drive & Drive Shafts	Basic layouts	Front-wheel drive layout; Rear-wheel drive layout; Four-wheel drive layout; All-wheel drive layout; 4WD vs AWD
	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive shafts; Front-wheel final drives; Front-wheel differentials
	Rear-wheel drive	Rear-wheel drive shafts; Universal joints; Rear-wheel final drives; Salisbury axles; Rear-wheel drive differentials; Limited slip differentials
	Four-wheel drive (part-time)	Four-wheel drive shafts; Four-wheel final drive; Four-wheel drive transfer case; Free wheeling hubs; Four-wheel drive differentials
	All-wheel drive	Full-time four-wheel final drives; All-wheel drive transfer case; Transfer case differential action
	Final drives procedures	Checking free play; Checking drive shaft joints; Checking manual transaxle/differential oil

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