COMPETENCY BASED LEARNING MATERIAL

Sector:
AUTOMOTIVE
Qualification:
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICING NC III
Unit of Competency:

Service Automatic Transmission

Module Title:
PULLING OUT, DISASSEMBLING AND CHECKING
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
East Service Road, South Superhighway, Taguig, Metro Manila
 NATIONAL CERTIFICATE LEVEL 3
QUALIFICATION LEVEL

COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING MATERIALS

No. Unit of Competency Module Title Code
1. Test and Repair Electrical • Testing and Repairing Electrical ALT723316
Security System/ Security System/ Components
Components
2. Service Electronic Engine • Identifying Electronic Engine ALT723317A
Management System Management System
Components
• Testing and Repairing Electronic ALT723317B
Engine Management System
Components
3. Overhaul Engine and • Inspecting and Analyzing Engine ALT723318
Associated Components Failure
4. Service Automatic • Inspecting and Diagnosing ALT723319A
Transmission Automatic Transmission
• Pulling-out, ALT723319B
Disassembling, and
Checking Automatic
Transmission
• Assembling and Testing ALT723319C
Automatic Transmission
5. Perform Maintenance • Performing Maintenance Service ALT723320
Service Check-Up and Check-Up and Repair Air-
Repair Air-Conditioning Conditioning System
System
6 Install Auto Air-conditioning • Installing Auto Air-Conditioning ALT723321
System System
7. Service Aircon Compressor • Servicing Aircon Compressor and ALT723322
and Associated Components Associated Components
HOW TO USE THIS COMPETENCY BASED LEARNING MATERIAL

Welcome to the module “Pulling Out Disassembling and Checking Automatic

Transmission”. This learning material contains training materials and activities for you to
complete.

The unit of competency “Service Automatic Transmission” contains the knowledge,

skills and attitudes required for an Automotive Servicing. It is one of the modules in the
Specialized Competencies at National Certificate Level (NC III)

You are required to go through a series of learning activities in order to complete each of
the learning outcomes of the module. In each learning outcome, there are Information Sheets
and Resources Sheets and Reference Materials for further reading to help you better
understand the required activities. Follow these activities on your own and answer the self-
check at the end of each learning outcome. You may tear blank answer sheets at the end of the
module to reflect your answers for each self-check. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate
to ask your facilitator for assistance.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may have some or most of the knowledge and skills covered in this learner’s guide
because you have:

• Been working for some time

• Already completed training in this area

If you can demonstrate to your trainer that you are competent in a particular skill, you
don’t have to do the same training again.

If you feel you have some of the skills, talk to your trainer about having them formally
recognized. If you have qualification or a Certificate of Competence from previous training,
show it to your trainer. If the skills you acquired are still relevant to the module, they may
become part of the evidence you can present for RPL.

At the end of this learning material is a learner’s diary. Use this diary to record important
dates, jobs undertaken and other workplace events that will assist you in providing further
details to your trainer or assessors. A Record of Achievement is also provided for the trainer to
complete once you completed the module.

This module was prepared to help you achieve the required competency in servicing
automatic transmission. This will be the source of information for you to acquire knowledge and
skills in this particular trade, with minimum supervision or help from your trainer. With the aid of
the materials, you will acquire the competency independently and at your own pace.

• Talk to your trainer and agree on how you will both organize the training of this unit.
Read through the Competency-Based Learning Material carefully. It is divided into
sections which cover all the skills and knowledge you need to successfully complete
this module.
• Most probably your trainer will also be your supervisor or manager. He/She is there to
support you and show you the correct way to do things. Ask for help.
• Your trainer will tell you about the important things you need to consider when you
are completing activities and it is important that you listen and take notes.
• You will be given plenty of opportunities to ask questions and practice on the job.
Make sure you practice your new skills during regular work shifts. This way you will
improve both your speed and memory and also your confidence.
• Talk to more experienced workmates and ask for their guidance.
• Use self-check questions at the end of each section to test your own progress.
• When you are ready, ask your trainer to watch you perform the activities outlined in
the learning guide.
• As you work through the activities, ask for written feedback on your progress. Your
trainer keeps feedback/pre-assessment reports for this reason. When you have
successfully completed each element, ask your trainer to mark on the reports that you
are ready for assessment.
• When you have completed this module and feel confident that you have had sufficient
practice, your trainer will arrange an appointment with the registered assessor to
assess you. The results of your assessment will be recorded in your competency
Achievement Record.
QUALIFICATION : Automotive Servicing NC III

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : Service Automatic Transmission

MODULE TITLE : Pulling Out, Disassembling and Checking Automatic

Transmission

INTRODUCTION:

This module contains information on practices in draining fluid, disconnecting linkages,

dismounting automatic transmission, disassembling parts accurately and checking components.

It consists of four learning outcomes; each outcome contains learning activities for the
competency, supported with information sheets, self-check and job/operation sheets, gathered
from different sources. Before performing the manual exercises, read the information/operation
sheets and answer the self-check provided to confirm to yourself and to your trainer that you
are equipped with knowledge necessary to perform the skill portion of the particular learning
outcome.

Upon completion of this module, you have to subject yourself to your trainer for
assessment. You will be given a Certificate of Achievement as a proof that you met the
standard requirements (knowledge and skills) for the unit of Competency- Service Automatic
Transmission, upon completion of the three modules for this competency. The assessment
could be made in different methods, as prescribed in the competency standards.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of this module, you must be able to:

1. Drain fluid and disconnect linkages

2. Dismount automatic transmission
3. Disassemble parts accurately
4. Check components

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1. Fluid completely drained

2. Cables and linkages disconnected as per repair manuals
3. Car is properly parked
4. Jack/wedges properly positioned
5. Follow correct procedure
6. Parts are marked/tagged
7. Parts are completely cleaned
8. Clutch/disc inspected correctly
9. Hydraulic valve body is checked as per required specifications
10. Bearing/planetary is checked per specification manuals
11. Backlash/end play checked and remedied

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Qualification : Automotive Servicing NC III

Module Title : Pulling Out, Disassembling and Checking Automatic

Transmission

Learning Outcome #1 : Drain Fluid and Disconnect Linkages

Assessment Criteria :

1. Fluid completely drained

2. Cables and linkages disconnected as per repair manuals

Resources :

1. Automotive Engines-Maintenance & Repair, 4th edition, Billiet, Walter

2. Automotive Technology-A System Approach, Erjavec, j., et al.
3. Automotive Tune-up & Engine Performance, 3rd edition, Crouse, W. and Anglin, D.
4. Automotive Mechanics, 10th edition, Crouse, W. and Anglin D.
5. Automotive Engines, 3rd edition, Gillie

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 Learning Outcome #1. Drain fluid and Disconnect Linkages

Learning Activity 1.1

Place a check before each learning step as it is completed.

______1. Read: Information Sheet LO1-1

______2. Answer: Self-check LO1-1

______3. Compare: Your answers with Answer Key LO1-1

______4. Go: On to step 5 if you answer all items correctly; if not,

repeat steps 1-3.

______5. Study: Performance Standard LO1-1

______6. Perform: Operation Sheet LO1-1

______7. If: You performed competently, proceed to the next

Learning Activity; if not, go back to steps 5-6.

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 INFORMATION SHEET LO1-1

Automatic Transmissions

An automatic transmission is much easier to drive than a manual transmission, because you
don't have to use a clutch pedal or gearshift lever. An automatic transmission does the work all
by itself. The first automatic transmission appeared in 1939.

Automatic transmissions automatically change to higher and lower gears with changes in the
car's speed and the load on the engine. These transmissions are also aware of how far down
you have pushed the gas pedal, and shift accordingly.

The system is operated by transmission fluid

pressure; shift valves control the gear
changes. A "governor" controls the shifting of
the gears. It's linked to the output shaft and
throttle valve and controls the transmission
fluid supply, at different pressures, to the shift
valve. Here's how it works: the output shaft
turns the governor. The faster the car goes,
the faster the governor turns. Oil is sent from
the pump to the shift valves by centrifugal
force from the governor. The shift valves
move out, and send the transmission fluid to
the gear shifting mechanisms in the
transmission. When you slow down, the Fig. 1: More performance, less weight: with the new 6-
speed automatic transmission 6HP26, a whole new
valves move in, and send the transmission generation of transmissions is coming onto the market
fluid in the opposite direction. This action which will also positively influence how we drive.
changes the gears.

By routing the pressure to the clutches and

brake bands, the different gears are selected.

Fig. 2: World-first in production: ZF’s new 6-speed

automatic transmission has been on the production line
in the production halls of ZF Getriebe GmbH,
Saarbrücken, since the middle of July. The customer is
BMW, whose new 7 series is driven by the ZF 6HP26.

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 HOW A MECHANICAL TRANSMISSION WORK

If you have ever driven a car with an automatic transmission, then you know that there are two
big differences between an automatic transmission and manual transmission:

• There is no clutch pedal in an automatic transmission car

• There is no gear shift in an automatic transmission car. Once you put the transmission
into Drive, everything else is automatic!

Both the automatic transmission (plus its torque converter) and a manual transmission (with its
clutch) accomplish exactly the same thing, but they do it in totally different ways. It turns out that
the way an automatic transmission does it is absolutely amazing!

In this edition of HowStuffWorks

we'll work our way through an
automatic transmission. We'll start
with the key to the whole system:
planetary gearsets. Then we'll see
how the transmission is put together,
learn how the controls work and
discuss some of the intricacies
involved in controlling a
transmission.

Location of the automatic transmission

Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Practices in Lifting/Raising a Car (Lift Safety)

Raising a vehicle on a lift or a hoist requires specific care. Adapters and hoist plates
must be positioned correctly on twin posts and rail type lifts to prevent damage to the
underbody of the vehicle. There are specific lift points to use where the weight of the vehicle is
evenly supported by the adapters or hoist plates. The correct lift points can be found in the
vehicle service manual. Always follow the manufacturer’s specifications. Before operating any
lift or hoist, carefully read the owner’s manual and understand all operating and maintenance
instructions.

WARNING: Never use a lift or jack to move something heavier than it is designed for. Always refer to the rated
tonnage before using a lift or jack. If a jack is rated for 2 tons, do not attempt to use it for a job requiring 5 tons. It
is dangerous for both the technician and the vehicle.

When working under the car, the lift should be raised high enough for the lift’s locking
device to be engaged.

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 SELF-CHECK LO1-1
A. Directions: Select the best answer. Write only the letter of your choice in the answer
sheet provided.

1. Jack stands are used :

a. with a jack or a hoist.
b. in place of a jack or a hoist.
c. under sturdy chassis menders.
d. both a and c

2. The correct lift points can be found in the vehicle’s:

a. Operating and maintenance instructions
b. Service Manual
c. Body
d. None of these

3. If a lift or a jack is rated 3 tons, it should be used to:

a. 2 tonnage weight
b. 3 tonnage weight
c. 4 tonnage weight
d. 5 tonnage weight

4. Before operating any lift or hoist, read carefully the:

a. Reference Book
b. Owner’s manual
c. Newspaper
d. Pocket Book

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 ANSWER KEY LO1-1

Check your answer with the model answers below.

1. d

2. b

3. a

4. b

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 PERFORMANCE STANDARD LO1-1

Raising/Lifting A Car

PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA LEVEL
YES NO NA
1. Was hoist/lifter needed prepared?

2. Were safety clothing, shoes and goggles worn?

3. Was the vehicle driven over the hoist/lifter and

adopter aligned on the reinforced frames of the car?
4. Was the hand break of the car set on applied-
position?
5. Was the lifter raised to the desired height level?

6. Was the safety-lock device with the lifter securely

installed?
Satisfactory
Overall Performance
Unsatisfactory

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 OPERATION SHEET LO1-1

Title: Raising / Lifting A Car

Objective: Given a hoist / lifter and a running vehicle with automatic transmission, you
will perform raising / lifting the car off the ground and observe Occupational
Health and Safety Practices to the satisfaction of your trainer.

Instructions:
1. Prepare the hoist/lifter needed.
2. Wear safety clothing, shoes and goggles.
3. Drive the vehicle over the hoist / lifter.
4. Align/set the adopter on the reinforced frames of the car.
5. Set the hand brake of the car on the applied-position.
6. Operate the lifter until the vehicle is raised at the desired level.
7. Install the safety lock device of the lifter to maintain and secure its
position.

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Learning Outcome # 1 Drain fluid and Disconnect Linkages

Learning Activity

Place a check before each learning step as it is completed.

______1. Read: Information Sheet LO1-2

______2. Study: Performance Standard LO1-2

______3. Perform: Operation Sheet LO1-2

______4. Go: To the next learning step if your instructor rates you
competent; if not, repeat steps 1-3.

______5. Read: Information Sheet LO1-3

______6. Study: Performance Standard LO1-3

______7. Perform: Operation Sheet LO1-3

.
______8. Proceed: To the next Learning Outcome if you are rated
competent; if not, go back to steps 5-7.

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 INFORMATION SHEET LO1-2

TITLE: Types of Fluid/Oil Used in Automatic Transmission

There are three types of fluid used in the automotive vehicle.

1. Brake Fluid- used for the operation of the brake system.

2. Power steering fluid – this type of fluid is designed for the operation of the power
steering.

3. Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) - this fluid is specially designed for the operation of
the automatic transmission.

The automatic transmission fluid level should be checked at regular mileage and time
intervals. The dipstick is located on the transmission housing, at the end of the engine opposite
the belts and pulleys.

To check the fluid level, start the engine and bring it to operating temperature. Remove
the dipstick and wipe it clean with a dust-free cloth or paper towel. Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Remove it again and note the reading.

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Draining Fluid/Oil in the Automatic Transmission

PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA LEVEL
YES NO NA
1. Were tools, equipment and materials needed
prepared?
2. Was the container/drain pan placed under the
transmission before draining?
3. Was the drain plug removed and was the fluid totally
drained?
4. Was the drain plug installed after the fluid was totally
drained?
Satisfactory
Overall Performance
Unsatisfactory

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 OPERATION SHEET LO1-2

Title: Draining Fluid/Oil in the Automatic Transmission

Objective: Given a an engine with automatic transmission, container and a set of close-
end wrench, you will drain the fluid/oil in the automatic transmission and
observe Occupational Health and Safety Practices

Instructions:

1. Prepare tools and materials needed .

2. Wear protective clothing and goggles.

3. Place a container under the transmission to avoid spillage.

4. Loosen and remove the drain plug.

5. Install the drain plug after the oil/fluid is totally drained

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 INFORMATION SHEET LO1-3

TITLE: Linkages to be Removed when Dismounting Automatic Transmission

The following linkages are to be removed before dismounting the automatic

transmission from the engine.

1. Gear Selector Linkage. Proper adjustment of the gear selector or manual linkage
is important to have the manual value fluid inlets and outlets properly aligned in
the valve body.

2. Throttle Cable Linkage. The throttle cable connects the throttle pedal to the
transmission valve body, throttle valve, which makes throttle pressure. Throttle
pressure signals the engine load and torque required and is opposed by the
governor pressure. Throttle pressure affects the speed at which shifting occurs.

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3.1 Disconnecting Cables and Linkages of Automatic Transmission per Repair Manual

PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA LEVEL
YES NO NA
1. Were tools and materials prepared?

2. Were screws and washers in the cable removed?

3. Were cable grommet and cable assembly loosened

and removed?
4. Was the gear shift lever removed?

5. Was the gearshift bracket assembly removed?

Satisfactory
Overall Performance
Unsatisfactory

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Title: Disconnecting Cables and Linkages as Per Repair Manual

Objective: Given an engine with automatic transmission, one set of close-end wrench
and a flat screwdriver, you will disconnect cables and linkages as per repair
manual and observe Occupational Health and Safety Practices to the
satisfaction of your trainer.

Instructions:

1. Prepare tools and materials needed.

2. Wear protective clothing.

3. Loosen the screw and washer in the cables.

4. Remove cable grommet and cable assembly.

5. Remove gearshift lever.

6. Remove gearshift bracket assembly.

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Qualification : Automotive Service Technician NC III

Module Title : Pulling Out, Disassembling & Checking Automatic

Transmission

Learning Outcome #2 : Dismount Automatic Transmission

Assessment Criteria :

1. Car is properly parked

2. Jack/wedges properly positioned
3. Follow correct procedure

Resources :

1. Automotive Engines-Maintenance & Repair, 4th edition, Billiet, Walter

2. Automotive Technology-A System Approach, Erjavec, j., et al.
3. Automotive Tune-up & Engine Performance, 3rd edition, Crouse, W. and Anglin, D.
4. Automotive Mechanics, 10th edition, Crouse, W. and Anglin D.
5. Automotive Engines, 3rd edition, Gillies, T.
6. Automotive Excellence, Glencoe/McGraw Hill, Academic Applications Volume I

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 Learning Outcome #2. Dismount Automatic Transmission

Learning Activity 2.1

Place a check before each learning step as it is completed.

______1. Read: Information Sheet LO2-1

______2. Study: Performance Standard LO2-1

______3. Perform: Operation Sheet LO2-1

______4. If: You perform competently, proceed to the next

Learning Outcome; if not, repeat steps 1-3.

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 INFORMATION SHEET LO2-1

Some Basics of Automatic Transmission

Just like that of a manual transmission, the automatic transmission's primary job is to
allow the engine to operate in its narrow range of speeds while providing a wide range of output
speeds.

Without a transmission, cars would be limited to one gear ratio, and that ratio would have
to be selected to allow the car to travel at the desired top speed. If you wanted a top speed of
80 mph, then the gear ratio would be similar to third gear in most manual transmission cars.

You've probably never tried driving a manual transmission car using only third gear. If you
did, you'd quickly find out that you had almost no acceleration when starting out, and, at high
speeds, the engine would be screaming along near the red-line. A car like this would wear out
very quickly and would be nearly undriveable.

So the transmission uses gears to make more effective use of the engine's torque, and to
keep the engine operating at an appropriate speed.

The key difference between a manual and an automatic transmission is that the manual
transmission locks and unlocks different sets of gears to the output shaft to achieve the various
gear ratios, while in an automatic transmission, the same set of gears produces all of the
different gear ratios. The planetary gearset is the device that makes this possible in an
automatic transmission...

Planetary Gearsets
When you take apart and look inside an automatic transmission, you find an amazing
assortment of parts in a fairly small space. Among other things you see:

• An extremely ingenious planetary gearset

• A set of bands that lock parts of a gearset
• A set of 3 wet-plate clutches to lock other parts of the gearset
• An incredibly odd hydraulic control system that controls the clutches and bands
• A large gear pump to move transmission fluid around

The center of attention is the planetary gearset. About the size of a cantelope, this one part
creates all of the different gear ratios that the transmission can produce. Everything else in the
transmission is there to help the planetary gearset do its thing. This amazing piece of gearing
has appeared on HowStuffWorks before. You may recognize it from the electric screwdriver
article. An automatic transmission contains two complete planetary gearsets folded together
into one component. See How Gear Ratios Work for an introduction to planetary gearsets.

Any planetary gearset has three main components:

• the sun gear

• the planet gears and the planet gears' carrier
• the ring gear.

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Each of these three components can be the input, the output or can be held stationary.
Choosing which piece plays which role determines the gear ratio for the gearset. Let's take a
look at a single planetary gearset.

One of the planetary gearsets from our transmission has a ring gear with 72 teeth and a sun
gear with 30 teeth. We can get lots of different gear ratios out of this gearset.

Input Output Stationary Calculation Gear Ratio

A Sun (S) Planet Carrier (C) Ring (R) 1 + R/S 3.4:1
B Planet Carrier (C) Ring (R) Sun (S) 1 / (1 + S/R) 0.71:1
C Sun (S) Ring (R) Planet Carrier (C) -R/S -2.4:1

Also, locking any two of the three components together will lock up the whole device at a 1:1
gear reduction. Notice that the first gear ratio listed above is a reduction -- the output speed is
slower than the input speed. The second is an overdrive -- the output speed is faster than the
input speed. The last is a reduction again, but the output direction is reversed. There are
several other ratios that can be gotten out of this planetary gear set, but these are the ones that
are relevant to our automatic transmission. You can try these out in the animation below:

Occupational Health and Safety Practices in Dismounting Automatic Transmission

Before working under the car, raise the car off the ground by a hydraulic jack. Jack
stands should be placed under a sturdy chassis member, to support it in case the jack
accidentally collapses.

The following should be worn before dismounting the automatic transmission.

1. Eye Protection. The eyes are sensitive to nearly all types of foreign matter, such as dust,
vapors, metal shavings and liquids. It is good practice to wear safety glasses
at all times in the shop. The three types of eye protection are: 1) safety
glasses; b) splash goggles and; c) face shield.

2. Safety Clothing. Clothing should be durable, comfortable, and well-fitted. Loose, baggy
clothing can get caught on moving parts and machinery. Neckties should not
be worn. Many technicians prefer to wear overalls or shop coats to protect
their personal clothing. Cut-offs and short pants are inappropriate in
dismounting transmission and other shop work.

3. Safety Shoes. Service work involves the handling of many objects that could be accidentally
dropped onto feet and toes. Always wear steel-tipped safety shoes with non-
slip soles when dismounting automatic transmission and other jobs. Athletic
shoes, street shoes and sandals are inappropriate in the shop.

4. Gloves. Good hand protection is often overlooked. A scrape, cut or burn can seriously impair
your ability to work for many days. A well-fitted pair of heavy work gloves
should be worn during dismounting of automatic transmission and other
workshop jobs such as welding, drilling and grinding.

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 SELF-CHECK LO2-1

A. Directions: Select the best answer. Write only the letter of your choice in the answer
sheet provided.

1. Before dismounting automatic transmission, the car should be raised off the
ground by the use of:
a. Jack stand
b. Jack
c. Baby crane
d. Chain hoist

2. A strong device used to support and prevent accident just in case a jack
collapses due to hydraulic failure.
a. Jack stand
b. Jack
c. Baby Crane
d. Chain hoist

3. Which of the following is the feature of a good safety clothing?

a. cut offs clothing
b. short pants
c. overalls
d. all of the above

4. In dismounting transmission, it is safe to wear:

a. steel-tipped safety shoes and gloves
b. athletic shoes
c. street shoes
d. sandals

B. Direction. Enumerate what is asked.

5. Three types of eye protection in dismounting automatic transmission.

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 ANSWER KEY LO2-1

Check your answer with the model answers below.

A.
1. b

2. a

3. c

4. a

B.
5. a. safety glasses

b. splash goggles

c. face shield

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Dismounting Automatic Transmission

PERFORMANCE LEVEL
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA YES NO NA
1 Were tools and equipment prepared?

2. Was the car raised off the ground with a jack

or a car lifter safely?
3. Were the floor board cover and battery cable
removed/disconnected?
4. Were the starter motor and the propeller shaft
removed properly?
5. Were the bill housing bolts removed and the
transmission supported with a floor jack?
6. Was the transmission removed in accordance
with industry standard?
Satisfactory
Overall Performance
Unsatisfactory

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Title: Dismounting Automatic Transmission

Objective: Given a car lifter, floor jack, a set of close-end wrench, a set of open end
wrench, pliers, screwdrivers, socket wrench and rugs, you will position
jack/wedges properly and dismount automatic transmission from the car.

Instructions:

1. Prepare tools, equipment and materials needed.

2. Wear protective clothing and goggles.
3. Raise the car off the ground with a jack or car lifter.
4. Remove the floor board cover.
5. Disconnect battery cable.
6. Remove the starter motor.
7. Remove propeller shaft.
8. Loosen the bill housing bolts and remove them.
9. Support the automatic transmission with a floor jack.
10. Remove the cross members that support the automatic transmission.
11. Dismount the automatic transmission from the engine.

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Qualification : Automotive Service Technician NC III

Module Title : Pulling Out, Disassembling & Checking Automatic

Transmission

Learning Outcome #3 : Disassemble Parts Accurately

Assessment Criteria :

1. Parts are marked/tagged.

2. Parts are completely cleaned.

Resources :

1. Automotive Engines-Maintenance & Repair, 4th edition, Billiet, Walter

2. Automotive Technology-A System Approach, Erjavec, j., et al.
3. Automotive Tune-up & Engine Performance, 3rd edition, Crouse, W. and Anglin, D.
4. Automotive Mechanics, 10th edition, Crouse, W. and Anglin D.
5. Automotive Engines, 3rd edition, Gillies, T.

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 Learning Outcome #3 Disassemble Parts Accurately

Learning Activity 3.1

Place a check before each learning step as it is completed.

______1. Read: Information Sheet LO3-1

______2. Answer: Self-check LO3-1

______3. Compare: Your answers with Answer Key LO3-1

______4. Proceed: To step 5 if you answer all items correctly; if not,

repeat steps 1-3.

______5. Study: Performance Standard LO3-1

______6. Perform: Operation Sheet LO3-1

______7. View: VHS – How Automobile Works

______8. If: You performed competently, proceed to the next

Learning Activity; if not, go back to steps 5-7.

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Title: Tools and Equipment Used in Disassembling Automatic Transmission Parts and
their Uses.

Tools: Equipment:
1 set socket wrench 1 unit bearing puller
1 set open end wrench
1 set close end wrench
1 pc. mechanical pliers
1 pc. long nose pliers
2 pcs. screwdriver (1 flat, 1 philip)

USES:

1. Bearing puller- used for removing bearings, pulleys and gears.

2. Socket wrench – used for loosening or tightening hard-to-reach bolts and nuts.
3. Close-end wrench- portable and convenient tool for loosening bolts, nuts and cap
screws.
4. Open-end wrench – best tool for removing fittings, small bolts and nuts.
5. Mechanical pliers – used for holding hot objects and work piece.
6. Long nose pliers- used for removing lock spring, circlip, keys, etc.
7. Screwdriver – used for loosening or tightening of screws.

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A. Directions: Enumerate the following. Write your answers on the answer sheet
provided.

1. Give six (6) tools and one (1) equipment needed to disassemble parts of
automatic transmission.

B. Directions: Identify what is referred to in the following: Write your answers on the
answer sheet provided.

1. The machine used for loosening/tightening screws.

2. The tool used for removing lock spring , circlip and keys.
3. The tool used for holding hot objects and work piece.
4. The tool used for removing the fittings, small bolts and nuts.
5. The portable and convenient tool for loosening bolts, nuts and cap screws.
6. The tool used for loosening or tightening hard-to-reach bolts and nuts.
7. It is used for removing bearings, pulleys and gears.

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Check your answers with the model answers below.

A. 1) 1set socket wrench

2) 1 set open end wrench
3) 1 set close end wrench
4) 1 pc. mechanical pliers
5) 1 pc. long nose pliers
6) 2 pcs. screwdriver (1 flat, 1 phillips)
7) 1 unit bearing puller

B. 1) bearing puller
2) socket wrench
3) close-end wrench
4) open-end wrench
5) mechanical pliers
6) long nose pliers
7) screwdriver

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Disassembling Parts and Putting Tags/Marks on Parts of Automatic Transmission

PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA LEVEL
YES NO NA
1. Were the tools and materials needed prepared?

2. Were the protective clothing, shoes, gloves and

goggles worn?
3. Were the throttle assembly, pump assembly and
valve body removed?
4. Were the clutch assembly, planetary gearset, bands,
servos, governor assembly and output shaft
removed in accordance to industry standard?
5. Were parts identified by group/assembly and
arranged according to dismantling procedure?

6. Were disassembled parts labeled/tagged?

Satisfactory
Overall Performance
Unsatisfactory

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Title: Disassembling and Putting Marks/Tags on Disassembled Parts of the Automatic

Transmission

Objective: Given a set of close-end wrench, a set of socket wrench, screwdriver, pliers,
bearing puller, water proof cartolina, pentel pen and fine tie wire, you will
disassemble and put marks/tags on disassembled parts of the automatic
transmission and observe Occupational Health and Safety Practices

Instructions:

1. Prepare tools and materials needed.

2. Wear protective clothing, shoes, gloves and goggles.

3. Place the transmission on the work bench.

4. Open the transmission cover.

5. Remove the turbine assembly.

6. Remove the pump assembly

7. Remove the valve body.

8. Remove the clutch assembly.

9. Remove the planetary gear shift.

10. Remove the bands and servos.

11. Remove the governor assembly and output shaft.

12. Identify parts according to group assembly and the sequence of

dismantling the parts.

13. Label/tag the dismantled parts.

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 Learning Outcome #3. Disassemble Parts Accurately

Learning Activity

Place a check before each learning step as it is completed.

______1. Read: Information Sheet LO3-2

______2. Answer: Self-check LO3-2

______3. Compare: Your answers with Answer Key LO3-2

______4. Proceed: To step 5 if you answer all items correctly; if not,

repeat steps 1-3.

______5. Study: Performance Standard LO3-2

______6. Perform: Operation Sheet LO3-2

______7. If: You performed competently, proceed to the next

Learning Activity; if not, go back to steps 5-6.

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Kinds, Uses and Properties of Cleaning Solvents

™ Kinds of Cleaning Solvents

Solutions are homogeneous mixture of two or more components, can be gaseous, liquid
or solid. When we speak of solution, we usually think of a solid dissolved in water. While water
is the most common solvent, other liquids are frequently employed as solvents for certain
substances – for example wax maybe dissolved in gasoline. The dissolved material in a solution
is termed as solute (e.g. wax) while the dissolving medium is called solvent (e.g. gasoline).
However, the term can be interchanged depending on which substance is of greater amount.

Solvent is a component of a solution that dissolves solute and is usually present in

large proportion or amount. It can be classified as polar or nonpolar. Polar solvents are
solvents which dissolve/are soluble in water; while nonpolar solvents are solvents which do not
dissolve/are insoluble in water.

Solvents usually used for cleaning in automotive shops are: water, gasoline, kerosene,
thinner and detergent soap.

The table below shows the kinds of cleaning solvent based on their solubility in water.

Cleaning Solvents Solubility in Water Polar Nonpolar

a. water Soluble x
b. gasoline insoluble X
c. kerosene insoluble X
d. thinner insoluble x
e. detergent soap soluble x

™ Properties of Cleaning Solvents

A useful generalization much quoted is that “Like dissolves like”. More specifically, high
solubility occurs when the molecules of the solute are similar in structure and electrical
properties to the molecules of the solvent.

When there is a similarity of electrical properties; e.g. high dipole element between solute
and solvent, the solute-solvent attractions are particularly strong. When there is dissimilarity,
solute-solvent attractions are weak. For this reason, a polar substance such as H2O usually is a
good solvent for a polar substance such as detergent soap but a poor solvent for a nonpolar
substance such as gasoline.

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™ Uses of Cleaning Solvents

Cleaning Solvents Uses

1. Gasoline - It is used to wash oil/greasy tools/equipment.

2. Diesoline - It is used to wash oil engine, transmission and

other parts of the vehicle.
3. Kerosene - It is used to remove dust, grease oil, paint, etc.

4. Thinner - It is used to remove spilled paint on the floor,

walls and tools.
5. Soap and water - It is used to wash/clean upholstered furniture
such as seats, tables, cabinets, etc.

Occupational Health and Safety Practices in Handling Cleaning Solvents

A great percentage of eye injury and cuts results from a disregard for the simplest of
rules in handling cleaning solvents. You should never use compressed air to clean your clothes,
hands or body. The pressure could cause the cleaning solvents and dirt particles to penetrate
your skin, resulting in infection and /or blood poisoning. Do not use compressed air to clean an
object immediately after it has been removed from a hot cleaning tank. First, rinse the cleaning
solvents away with water. Do not use carbon tetrachloride as a cleaning solution. The fumes,
when inhaled can cause serious internal injury and possibly result in death. When steam-
cleaning, place the object to be cleaned on a pallet and wear a face shield and rubber gloves
for protection against loose debris.

If a job or cleaning task requires the use of gloves, use the appropriate gloves. Do not for
instance, use welding gloves when removing an object from a hot tank, or rubber gloves when
welding. If you have cut, nicked, or burned yourself, or something has got into your eyes, report
immediately to the first-aid person.

Keep all inflammable cleaning solvents in closed tin containers and whenever possible,
store them in a separate area.

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 SELF-CHECK LO3-2
Instructions: Answer the following as indicated. Use answer sheet to be provided by your
trainer.

A. Classify the following cleaning solvents whether Polar or Nonpolar. Write P for polar and
NP for nonpolar.
1. water
2. gasoline
3. kerosene
4. diesoline
5. thinner
6. detergent soap
B. Identify the cleaning solvents used for the following substances.
1. Polar substances
a. dust
b. mud
2. Nonpolar substances
c. oil
d. grease oil

C. Match the cleaning solvents at the right with their uses at the left. Write only the letter of
your answer.

Uses Cleaning Solvents

1. It is used to clean upholstery and other furniture. A. alcohol
2. It is used to wash out spilled paint on the floors and walls as B. diesoline
well as on the tools/equipment.
3. It is used to wash oil, greasy tools and equipment. C. gasoline
4. It is used to remove dust, grease and oil. D. kerosene
5. It is used to clean oil engine, transmission and other parts of E. soap and water
the vehicle.
F. thinner

D. Select the best answer. Write the letter of your choice on the answer sheet provided.

1. Which of the following injuries will be caused by compressed air if used to clean
clothes, hands or body soiled with a flammable cleaning solvent?
a. pimples b. burn c. blood poisoning
2. Which of the following solvents should not be used as a cleaning solution for it poses
hazards to health?
a. gasoline b. kerosene c. carbon tetrachloride
3. As a safety precaution, which of the following safety devices should be worn in
steam-cleaning engine parts?
a. face shield b. rubber gloves c. all of the above
4. Which of the following should we use to keep a flammable cleaning solvent?
a. closed tin container b. plastic pail c. aluminum basin

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Check your answers with the model answers below.

A.
1. polar
2. nonpolar
3. nonpolar
4. nonpolar
5. nonpolar
6. polar

B.
a. water and detergent soap
b. water and detergent soap
c. gasoline, kerosene, diesoline, thinner
d. gasoline, kerosene, diesoline, thinner

C. 1. D
2. E
3. B
4. C
5. A

D.
1. c
2. c
3. c
4. a

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Cleaning Parts of Automatic Transmission

PERFORMANCE LEVEL
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA YES NO NA
1. Were tools and materials prepared?

2. Was the cleaning solvent poured into the

washing pan properly?
3. Were the parts of the automatic transmission
free of oil, grease and dust?
4. Were the parts blown dry with compressed air
and separated on a clean work bench?
Satisfactory
Overall Performance
Unsatisfactory

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Title: Cleaning Parts of Automatic Transmission

Objective: Given a cleaning solvent, washing pan, work bench, air compressor and
paint brush, you will wash/clean parts of the automatic transmission and
observe Occupational Health and Safety Practices to the satisfaction of your
trainer.

Instructions:

1. Prepare tools and materials needed.

2. Wear protective clothing, shoes, gloves and goggles.

3. Pour the cleaning solvent on the washing pan.

4. Soak the part on the solvent and with the paint brush, remove oil, dust or
grease that adheres to it.

5. Blow the newly washed part dry with the compressed air.

6. Separate the clean parts on the work bench.

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Qualification : Automotive Service Technician NC III

Module Title : Pulling Out, Disassembling & Checking Automatic

Transmission

Learning Outcome # 4 : Check Components

Assessment Criteria :

1. Clutch/disc inspected correctly

2. Hydraulic valve body is checked as per required specification
3. Bearing/Planetary is checked per specification manual
4. Backlash/end play checked and remedied

Resources :

1. Automotive Engines-Maintenance & Repair, 4th edition, Billiet, Walter

2. Automotive Technology-A System Approach, Erjavec, j., et al.
3. Automotive Tune-up & Engine Performance, 3rd edition, Crouse, W. and Anglin, D.
4. Automotive Mechanics, 10th edition, Crouse, W. and Anglin D.
5. Automotive Engines, 3rd edition, Gillies, T.

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 Learning Outcome #4. Check Components

Learning Activity 4.1

Place a check before each learning step as it is completed.

______1. Read: Information Sheet LO4-1

______2. Answer: Self-check LO4-1

______3. Compare: Your answers with Answer Key LO4-1

______4. Go: On to step 5 if you answer all items correctly; if not,

repeat steps 1-3.

______5. Study: Performance Standard LO4-1

______6. Perform: Operation Sheet LO4-1

______7. If: You performed competently, proceed to the next

Learning Activity; if not, go back to steps 5-6.

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Automatic Transmission Clutch

A clutch is a coupling that connects and disconnects a shaft from its drive while the
drive mechanism is running

There are three types of clutch used in the automatic transmission.

1. stator one-way clutch
2. torque-converter clutch
3. controlling the torque-converter clutch

A stator one-way clutch is a mechanical

device that transmits torque in one direction
and permits force rotation in the opposite
direction.

Planet carrier: Note the two sets of planets

Two types of stator one-way clutch:

a. Roller clutch – it has a hub, an outer ring or clutch cam and rollers in notches
in the cam.
b. Sprag clutch – a cam-shaped locking elements placed between inner and
outer races.

A torque-converter clutch mechanically locks the torque converter to prevent slippage. It

improves fuel economy and lowers automatic transmission fluid temperature.

Torque control-converter clutch is an electronically controlled device, but operates

hydraulically. It has a centrifugal lock-up clutch. The centrifugal force causes it to lock and
unlock automatically at preset speeds.

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Directions: Answer the following questions. Write your answers on the answer sheet
provided.

1. What is clutch?

2. What are the three types of clutch used in the automatic transmission?

3. What automatic transmission clutch transmit torque in one direction and permits free
rotation in the opposite direction?

4. What automatic transmission clutch mechanically locks up the torque converter to

prevent slippage, improves fuel economy and lowers automatic transmission fluid
temperature?

5. What automatic transmission clutch is an electronically controlled device, but

operates hydraulically?

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Check your answer with the model answers below:

1. A clutch is a coupling that connects and disconnects a shaft from its drive while the
device mechanism is running.

2. a. stator one-way clutch

b. torque-converter clutch
c. torque control-converter clutch

3. stator one-way clutch

4. torque-converter clutch

5. torque control-converter clutch

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Checking the Clutch/Disc for Damage

PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA LEVEL
YES NO NA
1. Were the tool and the material needed prepared?

2. Was the thickness of the clutch disc lining checked

with a vernier caliper and the result recorded and
compared against manufacturer’s specifications?
3. Was the color of the used clutch disc lining checked
to find out whether it was burnt or not?
Satisfactory
Overall Performance
Unsatisfactory

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Title: Checking the Clutch/Disc for Damage

Objective: Given clean rugs and a vernier caliper, you will check clutch/disc for damage

Instructions:

1. Prepare the tools and materials needed.

2. Put all the clutch discs on the work bench.

3. Wipe the clutch disc linings with clean rugs.

4. Measure the thickness of the clutch disc lining with the vernier caliper and
indicate the reading.

5. Compare the thickness to the new clutch lining. If the difference exceeds
at least 2 mm, the disc must be replaced.

6. Check the color of the clutch disc lining. Dark brown color indicates a
burnt clutch disc lining and if this is the case, the clutch disc lining should
be replaced.

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 Learning Outcome #4. Check Components

Learning Activity

Place a check before each learning step as it is completed.

______1. Read: Information Sheet LO4-2

______2. Answer: Self-check LO4-2

______3. Compare: Your answers with Answer Key LO4-2

______4. Go: On to step 5 if you answer all items correctly; if not,

repeat steps 1-3.

______5. Study: Performance Standard LO4-2

______6. Perform: Operation Sheet LO4-2

______7. If: You performed competently, proceed to the next

Learning Activity; if not, go back to steps 5-6.

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Title: Parts and Functions of Hydraulic Valves and Valve Bodies

The metal casting that contains the bores in which most of the hydraulically-operated
valves move is the valve body. It is usually in the pan and attaches to the transmission case
through a separator plate. The valve body contains fluid passages that are opened and closed
by movement of the valves. This directs the fluid flow and pressure toward or away from the
band servos, clutches and governor. It also fills the torque converter and operates the torque-
converter clutch.

Controlling the shift is more complicated than described above. Therefore, the valve
body contains several multi-land spool valves in addition to the shift valves. The shift-valves
and springs automatically cause the upshifts and downshifts, as driving conditions require.
Other valves help ease the shifts, regulate pressures and time the downshifts.

The only valve in the valve body directly operated by the drivers is the manual valve. It
connects to the gearshift lever or selector lever and moves as the driver moves the lever to the
gear or range desired. The driver can select P(park), R(reverse), N(neutral), D4(overdrive), 3 2
or 1. Each position moves the manual valve. Then its grooves send fluid to the valves that will
produce the desired shift or shifts.

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Test I. Multiple Choice:

Directions: Select the best answer. Write the letter of your choice on the answer sheet provided.

1. Which of the following automatic transmission parts contains the bones in which most of
the hydraulically-operated valves move?
A. planetary gear B. Input/output shaft
C. Valve body D. torque converter

2. What material is used in the construction of automatic transmission valve body?

A. cast iron B. aluminum alloy
C. metal casting D. stainless steel

3. Which of the following parts closes and opens the fluid passages in the valve body?
A. band servos B. valves
C. clutches D. governor

4. What part of the valve body automatically causes the upshifts and downshifts as driving
conditions require?
A. shift valves and spring B. band servos
C. clutches D. governor

5. Which of the following valves directly operated by the driver?

A. valve body B. manual valve
C. shift valves D. spool valves

Test II. Enumeration

Directions: Enumerate the following. Write your answers on the answer sheet provided.

1. What are the four gear ranges found in the automatic transmission?

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Check your answer with the model answers below:

Test I
1. C

2. C

3. B

4. A

5. B

Test II
1. a. P (park)

b. R (reverse)

c. N (neutral)

d. D4 (overdrive)

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Checking the Hydraulic Valve Body

PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA LEVEL
YES NO NA
1. Were tools and materials prepared?

2. Was the valve body blown dry with compressed air?

3. Were the switch valve and spring checked for wears

and broken parts?
4. Were the line pressure regulator valve and spring
kick down valve and detent for wears, cracks and
broken parts?
5. Were the defective parts noted?

Satisfactory
Overall Performance
Unsatisfactory

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Title: Checking the Hydraulic Valve Body

Objective: Given a magnifying glass, air compressor and clean rugs, you will check the
hydraulic valve body for worn-out, loose parts and other defects.

Instructions:

1. Prepare the tools and equipment needed.

2. Blow the valve body dry with compressed air.
3. Check the switch valve and spring for wears and broken parts.
4. Check the line pressure regulator valve and spring, throttle valve and
spring kick down valve and detent for wears, cracks and broken parts.
5. Take note of the defective parts.

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 Learning Outcome #4. Check Components

Learning Activity

Place a check before each learning step as it is completed.

______1. Read: Information Sheet LO4-3

______2. Answer: Self-check LO4-3

______3. Compare: Your answers with Answer Key LO4-3

______4. Go: On to step 5 if you answer all items correctly; if not,

repeat steps 1-3.

______5. Study: Performance Standard LO4-3

______6. Perform: Operation Sheet LO4-3

______7. If: You performed competently, proceed to the next

Learning Activity; if not, go back to steps 5-6.

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Title: Parts and Functions of the Bearings and Planetary Gears

A. Functions of the Bearing

1. Transmits the load

2. Supports the shafts
3. Absorbs friction of moving parts

B. Parts of the Bearing

1. outer ring
2. Inner ring
3. Journal
4. Ball/roller

C. Functions of the Planetary Gears

1. Increase speed but decrease torque
2. Decrease speed but increase torque
3. Direct drive
4. Reverse direction of rotation of the output shaft
5. Disconnect input and output shafts (neutral)

D. Parts of the planetary gears system

1. sun gear
2. sun gear shaft
3. planet pinion
4. planet pinion carrier
5. planet-carrier shaft
6. planet pinion shafts
7. ring or internal gear

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Enumeration Type:
Directions: Enumerate the following. Write your answers on the answer provided.

1. Enumerate the three functions of the bearings.

a. ________________________________________________________________
b. ________________________________________________________________
c. ________________________________________________________________

2. Name the five functions of the planetary gear system.

a. ________________________________________________________________
b. ________________________________________________________________
c. ________________________________________________________________
d. ________________________________________________________________
e. ________________________________________________________________

3. What are the four parts of the bearing?

a. ________________________________________________________________
b. ________________________________________________________________
c. ________________________________________________________________
d. ________________________________________________________________

4. What are the parts of the planetary gear system?

a. ________________________________________________________________
b. ________________________________________________________________
c. ________________________________________________________________
d. ________________________________________________________________
e. ________________________________________________________________
f. ________________________________________________________________
g. ________________________________________________________________

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Check your answer with the model answers below:

1. a. Transmit the load

b. Support the shaft
c. Absorb friction of the moving parts

2. a. Increase speed but decrease torque

b. Decrease speed but increase torque
c. Direct drive
d. Reverse direction of rotation of the output shaft
e. Disconnect input and output shaft

3. a. outer ring
b. inner ring
c. journal
d. ball /roller

4. a. sun gear
b. sun gear shaft
c. planet pinion
d. planet pinion carrier
e. planet-carrier shaft
f. planet pinion shaft
g. ring or internal gear

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 PERFORMANCE STANDARD LO4-3

Checking the Bearing/Planetary Gears

PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA LEVEL
YES NO NA
1. Were tools and materials needed prepared?

2. Were bearings checked for wears and cracks?

3. Were the planetary pinion and the planetary carrier

checked for wears and cracks?
4. Were the sun gear and the ring gear checked for
scratches, wears and cracks?
Satisfactory
Overall Performance
Unsatisfactory

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 OPERATION SHEET LO4-3

Title: Checking the Bearing / Planetary Gears

Objective: Given the bearings, planetary gears, magnifying glass and clean rugs, you
will check the bearings and planetary gears for wears, broken parts and
cracks.

Instructions:

1. Prepare the tools and materials needed.

2. Wipe the bearings dry with clean rugs.
3. Using the magnifying glass, check the ball bearings for cracks, wears on
scratches.
Note: If there are signs of this defect, the bearing should be repaired.

4. Check the sun gear and ring gear for scratches, cracks and wears.

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 Learning Outcome # 4 Check Components

Learning Activity

Place a check before each learning step as it is completed.

______1. Study: Performance Standard LO4-4

______2. Perform: Operation Sheet LO4-4

______3. If: You performed competently, proceed to step 5; if not,

repeat steps 1-2.

______4. Submit: Yourself for assessment if you performed satisfactorily.

______5. If: You passed the assessment, you can proceed to the next
module. If you failed, repeat the learning activities of the
Learning Outcome where you failed.

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 PERFORMANCE STANDARD LO4-4

Checking Backlash/End Play

PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA LEVEL
YES NO NA
1. Were tools and materials needed prepared?

2. Were parts to be checked placed on the clean work

bench?
3. Was the end play between the driven and the drive
gear of the transmission pump checked with a feeler
gauge and compared against the indicated
standard?
4. Was the backlash of the planetary gears checked
with a dial indicator and compared against the
manufacturer’s specifications?
Satisfactory
Overall Performance
Unsatisfactory

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 OPERATION SHEET LO4-4

Title: Checking Backlash / End Play

Objective: Given a feeler gauge, dial indicator, clean rugs and automatic transmission,
you will check excessive backlash / end play and give appropriate remedy if
found beyond manufacturer’s specification.

Instructions:

1. Prepare tools and materials needed.

2. Place the parts to be checked on the clean work bench.
3. With the feeler gauge, check the end play between the driven and the
drive gear with the transmission pump.
Note: End play more than 0.002 inch is considered excessive and therefore
replaceable.

4. With the dial indicator, check the backlash of the planetary gears.

Note: Refer to manufacturer’s specifications as to the planetary gear

backlash. If it exceeds minimum standard, replace the parts.

Got the idea on how to pull out,

disassemble and check automatic
transmission?

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 PERFORMANCE TEST

Learner's Name Date

Competency: SERVICE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Test Attempt
1st 2nd 3rd

Directions: OVERALL EVALUATION

Level
CALL INSTRUCTOR, ask Achieved PERFORMANCE LEVELS
instructor to assess your
performance in the following critical 4 - Can perform this skill without supervision
task and performance criteria and with initiative and adaptability to problem
below situations.
3 - Can perform this skill satisfactorily without
You will be rated based on the assistance or supervision.
overall evaluation on the right side.
2 - Can perform this skill satisfactorily but
requires some assistance and/or supervision.
1 - Can perform parts of this skill
satisfactorily, but requires considerable
assistance and/or supervision.
Instructor will initial level achieved.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
For acceptable achievement, all items should receive a "Yes" or Yes No N/A
"N/A" response.
1. Adjusts cable and linkages as per manual.
2. Tighten bolts/nuts in accordance to manual torque specifications.
3. Follows correct mounting procedure.
4. Lubricates parts properly as per standard
5. Tests line pressure according to specification manuals.
6. Conducts stall test, lag test and road test per procedure.
7. Inspects clutch/disc correctly
8. Checks hydraulic valve body as per required specifications
9. Cleans bearings/planetary per specification manuals
10. Checks backlash and/ or end play and remedies it/them.

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Learner diary
DIARY NOTES
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Record of Achievement
Module: Pulling Out, Disassembling and Checking Automatic Transmission
LO 1 : Drain Fluid and Disconnect Linkages

Performance Criteria:
1.1 Fluid completely drained
1.2 Cables and linkages disconnected as per repair manual
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Record of Achievement
Module: Pulling Out, Disassembling and Checking Automatic Transmission
LO 2 : Dismount Automatic Transmission

Performance Criteria:
2.1 Car is properly parked
2.2 Jack/wedges properly positioned
2.3 Follow correct procedure
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Record of Achievement
Module: Pulling Out, Disassembling and Checking Automatic Transmission
LO 3 : Disassemble Parts Accurately

Performance Criteria:
3.1 Parts are marked/tagged.
3.2 Parts are completely cleaned.
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Record of Achievement
Module: Pulling Out, Disassembling and Checking Automatic Transmission
LO 4 : Check Components

Performance Criteria:
4.1 Clutch/disc inspected correctly
4.2 Hydraulic valve body is checked per required Specification
4.3 Bearing/planetary is checked per specification manual
4.4 Backlash/end play checked and remedied
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 ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENT

EVIDENCE PLAN

Competency AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Standard
Unit of SERVICE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Competency
Ways in which evidence will be collected:
(Tick the column)

Question/Interview

Demonstration
The evidence must show that the candidate…

*Drains fluid and disconnects linkage.

*Dismounts automatic transmission.

*Disassembles parts accurately.

*Checks components for defects.

*Follows correct procedure in pulling out.

*Marks/tags parts properly.

*Cleans parts completely.

*Checks hydraulic valve body as per specifications.

*Checks bearing and planetary gears as per specifications.

*Checks and repair backlash end play.

*Critical Aspect of Competency

Prepared by: Date

Checked by: Date

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DEMONSTRATION

Candidate Name:
Assessor Name:
Unit of Competency: SERVICE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Competency Standards: AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN NC I
Date of Assessment:
Time of Assessment:
Instructions for Demonstration:

Materials and Equipment

Floor jack/car lifter Clean rags
Set of combination wrenches
Set of socket
Snap ring pliers
Long nose pliers

OBSERVATION To show if evidence is

demonstrated
During the demonstration of skills, did the candidate : Yes No N/A
*Dismount automatic transmission?

*Disassemble parts accurately?

*Mar/tag parts properly?

*Clean parts completely?

*Checks hydraulic valve body as per specifications?

*Checks bearing and planetary gears as per specifications?

*Checks and repair backlash end play?

*Drain fluid and disconnect linkages properly?

The Candidate’s demonstration was:

Satisfactory Unsatisfactory

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QUESTIONING/INTERVIEW

Candidate Name:

Unit of SERVICE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Competency:
Competency AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN NC I
Standard
Satisfactory
Oral/ interview questions Response
Yes No
*What are the safety procedures in dismounting automatic
transmission?

*What are the tools, materials and equipment needed in

dismantling automatic transmission?

*Identify the component parts of automatic transmission.

*Explain the function of each part.

*What are the possible troubles of the automatic transmission and

state its remedies.

The candidate’s underpinning knowledge was: Satisfactory

Unsatisfactory
Assessor’s Date
Signature
Feedback to Candidate:

Acceptable answers are:

1.
2.
3.

Assessor’s Date
Signature

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Terms and Definitions

Automatic Transmission (A/T). A transmission in which gear ratios are changed automatically instead
of by hand as in a manual transmission.

Backlash. In gearing, the clearance between meshing teeth of two gears.

Cables. Stranded conductors usually covered with insulating materials, used for connections between
electric devices.

Clutch. A coupling that connects and disconnects a shaft from its drive while the drive mechanism is
running. In an automotive power train, the device which engages and disengages the
transmission from the engine.

Clutch disc. The part of a clutch that receives the driving motion from the flywheel and pressure plate
assembly and transmit that motion to the transmission input shaft.

End Play. The distance that a shaft can move forward or backward in its housing or case, as a result of
clearance between components.

Engine. A machine that converts heat energy into mechanical energy. A device that burns fuel to
produce mechanical power, sometimes referred to as a power plant. Produces power to move
the vehicle.

Equipment. The furnishings that the technician uses in diagnosis and repair in shops.

Fluid. Any liquid or gas. A substance that can flow.

Friction. The resistance to motion between two bodies in contact with each other.

Gear lubricant. A type of grease or oil designed especially to lubricate gears.

Gears. Wheels with meshing teeth that transmit power or turning force between shafts.

Gearshift. A linkage-type mechanism by which the gears in an automotive transmission are engaged
and disengaged.

Grease. Lubricating oil to which thickening agents have been added.

Hydraulic. Of or pertaining to a fluid or liquid.

Hydraulics. The use of a liquid under pressure to transfer force or motion, or to increase an applied
force.

Idle solenoid. An electrically-operated plunger used to provide a predetermined throttle setting at idle.

Internal gear. A gear with teeth pointing inward, toward the hollow center of the gear.

Linkage. A hydraulic system or assembly of rods or links, used to transmit motion.

Lubrication. The process of reducing friction between the moving parts.

Meshing. The mating, or engaging, of the teeth of two gears.

OH and S (Occupational Health and Safety) Practices. The safety practices and regulations in the
workshop to prevent serious personal injury as well as damage of properties.

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Oil. A liquid lubricant usually made from crude oil and used for lubrication between moving parts. In a
diesel engine, oil is used for fuel.

Pinion Gear. The smaller of two meshing gears.

Planetary-gear system. A gear set consisting of a control sun gear surrounded by two or more planet
pinions which are, in turn, meshed with a ring (or internal) gear; used in automatic transmission
and transfer cases.

Planet pinions. In a planetary-gear system, the gears that mesh with, and revolve about, the sun gear;
they also mesh with the ring (or internal) gear.

Precaution. A measure taken beforehand to ward off evil or secure good or success.

Power train. The mechanisms that carry power from the engine crankshaft to the drive wheels;
includes the clutch, transmission, drive shaft, differential and axles.

Safety. Protection against failure, breakage or other accident.

Sensor. An input device that receives and reacts to a signal , such as a change in voltage, temperature,
or pressure, and relays that information (usually as a varying voltage signal) to the electronic
control module (ECM).

Servo. A device in a hydraulic system that converts hydraulic pressure to mechanical movement,
consists of a piston that moves in a cylinder as hydraulic pressure acts on it.

Solenoid. An electrochemical device which, when connected to an electrical source such as a battery,
produces a mechanical movement.

Solvent. The component of a solution that does the dissolving.

Tools. Things when properly used will enable us to do the job with safety, speed, and efficiency.

Torque. Twisting or turning force.

Transmission. A metal case containing an assembly of shafts, gears, and related parts, used to
transmit power from the engine to the drive shaft or final drive of an automotive vehicle, provides
different gear ratios, as well as neutral and reverse. May be manual, automatic or continuously-
variable.

Valve. A device that can be opened or closed to allow or stop the flow of a liquid or gas. The word
preceding “valve” usually designates the type of valve (needle valve) or the function it performs
(check valve).

Valve body. A casting located in the oil pan, which contains most of the valves for the hydraulic control
system of an automatic transmission.

Valve clearance. The clearance in the valve train when the valve is closed. The lash, or ear gap, that
allows for expansion due to heat.

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