Drive-line Systems

Course code AUTO 1239

Credit 2.0

Length 50.0 hours

Course outline View

This course covers the operation, diagnosis, and repair of drive and CV axle shafts. Topics include types, components, operation, safety, inspection, testing and component service. Upon completion students should be able to properly and safely describe and service front wheel drive and rear wheel drive shafts assemblies.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • Types of driveshafts
  • Front-wheel drive
  • Rear-wheel drive
  • Axles Components
  • Constant velocity (CV) axles
  • Universal joints
  • Mounts and supports
  • Service drive shafts
  • Safety
  • Inspection and testing
  • Run out
  • Working angle
  • Component service

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
41708 June 1, 2026
to June 12, 2026
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Cariboo Hill Secondary School See full schedule

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
60191 August 6, 2026
to August 14, 2026
Shop/Teaching Kitchen
Lab
VCC Broadway Building A See full schedule

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
42427 April 8, 2026
to April 16, 2026
Shop/Teaching Kitchen
Lab
VCC Broadway Building A See full schedule

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
42429 April 8, 2026
to April 16, 2026
Shop/Teaching Kitchen
Lab
VCC Broadway Building A See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.