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; Machine torque
 
  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; Differential
 
  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