GOVERNMENT POLYTECHNIC, NAGPUR.

(An Autonomous Institute of Govt. of Maharashtra)

COURSE CURRICULUM

PROGRAMME : DIPLOMA IN AUTOMOBILE ENGG.

LEVEL NAME : PROFESSIONAL COURSES
COURSE CODE : AE401E
COURSE TITLE : AUTOMOBILE TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS
PREREQUISITE : NIL
TEACHING SCHEME : TH: 03; TU: 00; PR: 02(CLOCK HRs.)
TOTAL CREDITS : 04 (1 TH/TU CREDIT = 1 CLOCK HR., 1 PR CREDIT = 2 CLOCK HR.)
TH. TEE : 03 HRs
PR. TEE : 02 HRs (External)
PT. : 01 HR

 RATIONALE:
Automobile engineering technicians, being a professional who deals with a motor vehicle related
activities during its life cycle should be thoroughly conversant with different Auto. Transmission
system & all sub Systems associated. This is Advance Technology course that deals with
construction and working of transmission system in general and its sub systems in particular that
equip AET to deal with them satisfactorily The course aims to impart basic skills and
understanding of automobile transmission systems basic components their working principle,
classification and performance characteristics.

 COURSE OUTCOMES:
After completing this course students will be able to–
1. Apply the knowledge of automobile transmission system.
2. Select various vehicle layouts and different types of drives.
3. Identify the various drive systems and their components.
4. Disassemble & assemble the components of transmission system.
5. Repair the Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT).
6. Detect the faults in clutches, gearboxes, differential and the wheels.

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 COURSE DETAILS:
A. THEORY :

Units Specific Learning Outcomes Topics and subtopics Hrs

(Cognitive Domain) .
1. 1. State the need of 1.1 Need for Transmission system,
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Introduction transmission system. Requirements of Transmission
to 2. Define vehicle layout. system.
Transmission 3. Identify the transmission 1.2Major assemblies- Locations and
system system components. functions in brief.
4. Describe the types of 1.3Two and Four wheel drive
vehicle chassis with systems, automated manual
applications. transmission.
1.4Vehicle layout: 2 wheel drive
layout, Rear wheel drive, front
wheel drive,4 wheel drive layout
and all wheels drive layouts.
1.5Types of chassis- fully forward,
semi forward, and Truck or bus
chassis.
2. 1. Apply the Principle of 2.1Automotive clutch: Principle of
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Clutch operation of the clutch. operation, Necessity, General
2. State requirements of requirements.
clutch. 2.2Different types of clutches:
3. Classify the clutch. Constructional details and
4. Enlist the Clutch lining Operation of single plate coil
materials. spring, diaphragm type,
5. Describe fluid coupling multiplate clutch, dry and wet
principle and operation. type, Centrifugal clutch.
2.3Clutch plate constructional detail
and materials used for clutch
lining.
2.4Clutch control systems-
mechanical, and hydraulic.
2.4Fluid coupling -Principle,
Constructional details and
working.
3. 1. State the necessity of gear 3.1Necessity of gear box,
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Gear box box. Determination of gear ratios.
2. Enlist the types of gear 3.2Different types of gear boxes –
boxes. Construction and working of
3. Describe the Planetary Sliding mesh, Constant mesh,
gear box. Synchromesh gearboxes, Need for
4. Define CVT. double declutching ,Transfer box,
5. Determine the Torque Planetary gear box, and
convertor working Overdrive.
principle and construction. 3.3Gear shifting mechanisms-Gear
lever on the top of gearbox.
3.4Continuous variable transmission

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(CVT) – operating principle, and

working.
3.5Torque convertor: Construction
and working.
4. 1. Enlist the components of 4.1Functions of Propeller shaft-
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Drive Line propeller shaft. universal joints slip joint and
2. Describe the cconstruction constant velocity joint.
of Hooks universal joint. 4.2 Construction of Hooks universal
3. Classify the CV joint. joint, Rzeppa and Tripod joint.
4. Determine the effect of 4.3Classification of CV Joint- inboard
driving thrust and torque and outboard, plunging and non-
reaction. plunging.
4.4Effect of driving thrust and torque
reaction.
4.5Drive line arrangements –
Hotchkiss drive and torque tube
drive.
5. 1. State the need of 5.1Purpose of final drive and drive
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Final Drive differential. ratio, Need of differential.
2. Determine the 5.2Constructional details of
constructional details of differential and working, Non-slip
differential. differential, Differential lock.
3. List the Types of loads 5.3 Construction of rear axles: Full
acting on rear axles. floating. Three quarter floating
4. Describe the types of rear and semi floating rear axles.
axles. 5.4Types of loads acting on rear
5. Compare split and banjo axles. Double reduction axles.
type axle housings. 5.5Types of axle housings- split and
banjo type.
6. 1. State the types of wheels 6.1 Constructional details: Parts of
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Wheels and and tyres. wheels, Types of rim.
Tyres 2. Specify the tyres. 6.2 Types of wheels and Tyres: Wire
3. List the tyre materials. spoke, disc, and alloy wheels,
4. Describe the effect of Radial, Cross ply, Belted bias tyre,
inflation pressure. 6.3Constructional details of
pneumatic tyres, Specification of
tyres.
6.4Tyre material and desirable
properties, tread patterns.
6.5 Effect of inflation pressure, Tyre
rotation.
Total Hrs. 48

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 PRACTICALS/LABORATORY EXPERIENCES/ASSIGNMENTS:
Practicals Specific Learning Outcomes Units Hrs.
(Psychomotor Domain)
1 Draw the various vehicle layouts and Introduction to 02
compare them. Transmission system
2 Disassemble & assemble the single plate Clutch 04
clutch (light vehicle).
3 Disassemble &assemble the synchromesh Gear box 04
gearbox.
4 Disassemble &assemble the automatic Gear box 06
transmission.
5 Disassemble & assemble the fluid flywheel Gear box 04
or torque converter.
6 Disassemble &assemble the drive line Drive Line 04
(universal joint, propeller shaft, and slip
joint).
7 Disassemble &assemble the final drive & Final Drive 06
differential.
8 Disassemble &assemble the wheels and Wheels and Tyres 02
tyres.
Total Hrs. 32

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 SPECIFICATION TABLE FOR THEORY PAPER:

Unit Units Levels from Cognition Process Dimension Total Marks

No.
R U A

Introduction to
01 00(02) 04(04) 08(00) 12(06)
Transmission system
02 Clutch 04(00) 08(00) 00(06) 12(06)
03 Gear box 04(02) 08(04) 06(06) 18(12)
04 Drive Line 02(00) 04(04) 00(00) 06(04)
05 Final Drive 04(04) 04(04) 06(00) 14(08)
06 Wheels and Tyres 02(00) 06(04) 00(00) 08(04)
Total 16(08) 34(20) 20(12) 70 (40)
R – Remember U – Understand A – Analyze / Apply

 QUESTION PAPER PROFILE FOR THEORY PAPER:

Q. Bit 1 Bit 2 Bit 3 Bit 4 Bit 5 Bit 6

option
No T L M T L M T L M T L M T L M T L M
1 A 2 4 R 2 6 R 2 5 U 2 5 U 2 1 R 2
01 5/7
3 R 2
02 2 R 4 1 U 4 3 U 4 4 U 4 6 U 4 3/5
03 3 R 4 2 U 4 3 U 4 1 U 4 3 U 4 3/5
04 2 U 4 4 U 4 5 R 4 5 U 4 5 R 4 3/5
05 6 U 6 3 A 6 2 A 6 2/3
06 1 A 6 5 A 6 3 A 6 2/3
T= Unit/Topic Number L= Level of Question M= Marks

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 ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION SCHEME:

To Max Min Evidence Course

What Frequency
Whom Marks Marks Collected Outcomes
Two PT
(Continuous Assessment) Progressive
(average of
Test Answer
two tests 20 -- 1, 2, 3
Test (PT) Sheets
will be

Students
Direct Assessment Theory

CA

computed)

Assignment
Assignments Continuous 10 -- 1, 2, 3
Book / Sheet
Examination)
(Term End

Theory
TEE

End of the
End Exam Students 70 28 Answer 1, 2, 3
Course
Sheets

Total 100 40

Skill Rubrics &

(Continuous Assessment)

Assessment Continuous 20 -- Assessment 4,5,6

Sheets
Students
Direct Assessment Practical

CA

Journal
Writing Continuous 05 -- Journal 4,5,6

TOTAL 25 10
Examination)
(Term End

Rubrics
TEE

End Exam End Of the &Practical

Students 50 20 4,5,6
Course Answer
Sheets

After First
Indirect Assessment

Student Feedback on
Progressive Student Feedback Form
course
Test
Students 1, 2, 3, 4,5,6

End Of The
End Of Course Questionnaires
Course

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 SCHEME OF PRACTICAL EVALUATION:

S.N. Description Max. Marks
1 Identify parts like clutch, gear box, universal joints, propeller shaft, 10
final drive, wheels & tyres.
2 Detect fault by observation &assembling. 20
3 Sketch the different devices. Handle tools, equipment, instruments. 10
4 Viva 10
TOTAL 50

 MAPPING COURSE OUTCOMES WITH PROGRAM OUTCOMES:

Program Outcomes (POs) PSOs
Course Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2

1 - 3 3 3 3 - - - - - 3 3

2 - 3 3 3 3 - - - - 3 3 3

3 - 3 3 3 3 - - - - 3 3 3

4 - 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 3 3 3

5 - 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 3 3 3

6 - 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 3 3 3
1- Slight (Low) 2-Moderate ( Medium) 3 –Substantianl (High)

 REFERENCE & TEXT BOOKS:

Author, Publisher, Edition and
S.N. Title ISBN Number
Year Of publication
Automobile Engineering Dr. Kripal Singh, Standard 97881801419669
1. Vol.I Publishers, 13th Edition, 2013
Automotive Mechanics Crouse. W.H., Anglin, McGraw 0070634351
2. Hill Education (India) Private
Limited,10th Edition, 2006
Automotive Mechanics N. K. Giri, Khanna Publishers, 9788174092168
3.
Delhi, Eighth Edition, 2010
Motor Automotive Anthony E. Schwalle, Delmar 978-0827351004
4. Technology Publisher Inc., 2nd Edition, 1993
Automotive Mechanics S. Srinivisan,Tata McGraw – 9780070494916
5.
HILL, 2nd Edition, 2003
Basic Automobile Nakra CP , Dhanpat Rai Publishing 9788187433224
6.
Engineering Company (P) Limited, 2009
Automotive Mechanics S. Srinivisan,Tata McGraw – Hill, 9780070494916
7.
2nd Edition, 2003

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 E-REFERENCES:
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPaUJfA1KsY, assessed on 30 th June 2016
 http://auto.howstuffworks.com/cvt.htm,assessed on 30 th June 2016
 http://www.carbibles.com/transmission_bible_pg3.html, assessed on 30th June 2016

 LIST OF MAJOR EQUIPMENTS/INSTRUMENTS

1. Air compressor-1 HP 3 phase, Max Pressure: 4, 95 kg/cm², 70 ltr.
2. Engine Crane –Hydraulic,2 ton Capacity.
3. Bottle/Floor/Scissor Jacks- 3 ton Capacity.
4. Two Post Lift- Capacity 3.5 Ton, Max Lifting ht - 1830 mm, Min Lowering
height - 110 mm, Post height - 3700 mm Lifting time - 55 Secs, Width between
posts : 2800 mm, with 1 HP / 2 HP power pack 1 or 3 phase
5. Air hydraulic press - Capacity:30 Ton. Air pressure: 100-140PSI. 2 Press plates
included (designs may vary) Air inlet fitting: 1/4" NPT
6. Socket/ Impact wrenches-¼”, 3/8”, ½” and 3/4"
7. Torque wrenches- 3/8”, ½”and 3 NM, Ratcheting type/Click-type.

 LIST OF EXPERTS & TEACHERS WHO CONTRIBUTED FOR THIS

CURRICULUM:

S.N. Name Designation Institute / Industry

Dr.K.S.Dixit I/C, Head of Automobile Government Polytechnic,
1.
Engineering Nagpur.
Mr.Syed J.M. Lecturer in Automobile Government Polytechnic,
2.
Engineering Nagpur.
Mr.S.D. Thakare Lecturer in Automobile Government Polytechnic,
3.
Engineering Nagpur.
Mr.V.S. Kumbhar Lecturer in Automobile Government Polytechnic,
4.
Engineering Nagpur.
Mr.R.B.Tirpude Lecturer in Automobile Government Polytechnic,
5.
Engineering Nagpur.
Mr. A.A.Ozarkar Lecturer in Automobile Government Polytechnic,
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Engineering Nagpur.
Mr K.L.Kirpane Manager Training Section Mahindra institute of learning
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Excellence Nagpur
Mr P.N.Wadaskar Assistant Professor Anjuman college of
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engineering Nagpur
Mr M.D.Jadhao Head of Department GH Raisoni Polytechnic
9
Automobile Engineering Nagpur
Mr.P.C.Nichat Head Training Section Ashok Leyland Training
10
Centre Nagpur
11 Mr.Abhas Disawal Enterpreneur Kalimbi Venture Nagpur

(Member Secretary PBOS) (Chairman PBOS)