Vehicle Transmission System Maintainance

Automotive Mechatronics Technology · Level 6  ·  9 Chapters

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Careers after Vehicle Transmission System Maintainance

Working with vehicle transmission systems is a vital skill that opens doors to numerous opportunities across Kenya’s dynamic transport and automotive sectors. Mastering this unit equips you to ensure vehicles run smoothly, safely, and efficiently—skills that are highly sought after in many workplaces and entrepreneurial ventures.

  • In the bustling matatu industry, skilled technicians who maintain transmissions help keep public transport vehicles reliable and roadworthy, directly impacting daily commuters’ lives.
  • County government vehicle fleets and agencies like KenGen rely on competent mechanics to service and maintain their vehicles, ensuring essential services run without interruption.
  • The jua kali sector thrives on automotive repairs; with your skills, you can start your own workshop or join established garages, providing transmission maintenance services to private car owners and commercial fleets.
  • Construction sites and agribusiness enterprises use heavy machinery and vehicles that require regular transmission upkeep—your expertise keeps these vital machines operational, supporting Kenya’s infrastructure and food production.
  • Hospitality and tourism sectors depend on well-maintained vehicles for guest transport; your ability to maintain transmissions ensures safety and comfort, enhancing Kenya’s reputation as a tourist destination.

By mastering vehicle transmission system maintenance, you not only secure a steady income through employment but also empower yourself to become an entrepreneur in Kenya’s vibrant automotive service industry. Your skills will keep Kenya moving forward—one vehicle at a time!

Chapters

What Vehicle Transmission System Maintainance covers: 90 main topics in 9 chapters

1. Observe occupational health and safety,

  1. 1.1 Personal protective equipment (PPE) are used according to OSHA 2007 used according to their designated purpose maintained and stored according to manufacturer's specifications
  2. 1.4 Workplace housekeeping is maintained according to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  3. 1.5 Workplace is planned according to design specifications

2. Gather information from vehicle repair manual,

  1. 2.1 Customer concerns are received as per SOPs
  2. 2.2 Customer concerns are confirmed and established as accurate using warrant agreement as per SOPs
  3. 2.3 Vehicle Identity information is obtained and a matching manual identified as per workshop procedure
  4. 2.4 Vehicles manual is read through to obtain complete service instructions to carry out vehicle servicing as per manufacturers specifications

3. Perform on-board diagnosis of the transmission system

  1. 3.1 Computer I/O interfacing
  2. 3.2 Software and hardware communication
  3. 3.3 Diagnostic scan tools
  4. 3.4 Transmission systems
  5. 3.5 Transmission systems including
  6. 3.6 Fault codes
  7. 3.7 Elements of transmission system

4. Troubleshoot transmission electronic components

  1. 4.1 Closed loop control
  2. 4.2 Sensors and transducers
  3. 4.3 Types of car sensors include;
  4. 4.4 Sensor attached on the transmission system
  5. 4.5 Transmission sensors including;
  6. 4.6 Torque converters
  7. 4.7 Transmission ECU
  8. 4.8 Types of transmission systems include;
  9. 4.9 Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT)
  10. 4.10 Manual Transmission
  11. 4.11 Automatic Transmission
  12. 4.12 Manual-automatic
  13. 4.13 Dual Clutch Transmission
  14. 4.14 Direct Shift Gearbox
  15. 4.15 Tiptronic
  16. 4.16 Manual and automatic transmission gearbox

5. Service transmission mechanical components

  1. 5.1 Clutch operation transmission
  2. 5.2 Gears mechanical
  3. 5.3 Gear drives components
  4. 5.4 Gearbox operation
  5. 5.5 Transmission fluid
  6. 5.6 Selector rods include;
  7. 5.7 Motor vehicle oils
  8. 5.8 Engineering mechanics
  9. 5.9 Power transmission
  10. 5.10 Shafts
  11. 5.11 Transmission belts include;
  12. 5.12 Universal joints
  13. 5.13 Sliding joints
  14. 5.14 Friction
  15. 5.15 Bearings

6. Service transmission hydraulic components

  1. 6.1 Principles of fluid mechanics
  2. 6.2 Performance of stall test hydraulic
  3. 6.3 Engine speed components
  4. 6.4 Torque converter
  5. 6.5 Performance of pressure test
  6. 6.6 Transmission fluid
  7. 6.7 Transmission pressure
  8. 6.8 Transmission pump
  9. 6.9 Performance of shifting test
  10. 6.10 Transmission shift solenoid
  11. 6.11 Transmission filter
  12. 6.12 Internal hydraulic leaks
  13. 6.13 Performance of winding
  14. 6.14 Principles of fluid mechanics
  15. 6.15 Clutch operation
  16. 6.16 Clutch systems
  17. 6.17 Types of clutch include;
  18. 6.18 Brake fluid
  19. 6.19 Operation of hydraulic systems
  20. 6.20 Hydraulic pump
  21. 6.21 Hydraulic governor
  22. 6.22 Automatic transmissions valves and modulators
  23. 6.23 Shift kit
  24. 6.24 Transmission belts

7. Overhaul manual gearbox

  1. 7.1 Manual transmission gearbox
  2. 7.2 Gear transmission systems
  3. 7.3 Friction forces
  4. 7.4 Tear and wear
  5. 7.5 Shaft and shaft alignment
  6. 7.6 Vibration analysis
  7. 7.7 Performance of pressure test

8. Overhaul automatic transmission gearbox

  1. 8.1 Automatic transmission gearbox
  2. 8.2 Gearbox fluids transmission gearbox
  3. 8.3 Torque converter
  4. 8.4 Gear trains
  5. 8.5 Operation of transmission solenoids assessments
  6. 8.6 Operation of transmission actuators

9. Perform gear adaptation

  1. 9.1 USB CAN is connected to interface with scanning tool as per SOPs
  2. 9.2 Program is selected according to vehicle model as per manufacturer's specifications assessments
  3. 9.3 Analogue values are set according to recommended manufacturer's specifications
  4. 9.4 Adaptation values are cleared as per SOPs
  5. 9.5 Fault codes are recorded as per service manual
  6. 9.6 Engine is run at recommended RPM in all speed gears as per SOPs
  7. 9.7 Variation curve is observed as per service manual
  8. 9.8 Vehicle test drive is performed at different speeds as per manufacturer's manual

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