LOCATION: POMPANO FL, 

8252 W State Rd 84, Davie, FL 33324

TIME: 8:00AM - 5:00PM

***Attendees may not be accepted if course reaches capacity. Refunds will be issued for courses that are canceled due to low enrollment. (Travel reimbursements are excluded)

With the electronification of the chassis, understanding of the OE design across multiple systems has become even more important in daily shop repairs. This class presents the correlation between those systems and electro-mechanical parts.  ADAS, electronic shock, Smart chassis, electronic steering are all new terms that shops need to be aware of and be able to properly diagnose. 4-wheel steer, another new but old term that is not introduced in the market once again. With the same basics started in our webinar class. ZF offers a more in depth and focused look into these topics during our hands-on training seminar.  The goal of this training is for a technician to leave with an understanding of how these changes influence the design of parts and knowledge of fault codes to properly diagnose daily needed repairs.

Time: 8 hours

After completing this training, the participant will be able to:

•  Describe common failures related to the electric steering system        
• Explain correlation between fault codes       
•  Describe collaboration between steering and transmission issues        
• List proper equipment for alignment and diagnostics      
• Describe Smart Chassis      
•  Identify different driver assist functions and their operations        
• Understand active steering systems

Generation IV 8HP transmission overview and comparison

(Webinar 9:00AM PST,12:00PM EST)

Please note that registration must be completed by 12:00 PM PST on the day prior to the webinar's start.

Welcome to the ever-changing world of transmissions. This class will cover the newest addition to the ZF transmission line with the Gen IV 8HP. We will cover the latest features and revisions associated with this new model compared to previous models and the major changes between them. Engineers always like to keep us on our toes with major upgrades; this model is no exception.

After completing this training, participants will be able to:

· Identify the major components and sub-systems related to the gen IV 8HP.

· Describe the major differences between the previous models and the new Gen IV

· Have a general understanding of the latest upgrades and how they will affect the current automotive market.

1 Hour Webinar

Webinar: (12:00PM PST, 3:00PM EST)

Please note that registration must be completed by 12:00 PM PST on the day prior to the webinar's start.

European Transmissions

Modern day transmissions in European vehicles can be very intimidating, but they don’t have to be. By gaining a basic understanding of how they work, common failures, and how to properly service them, the intimidation factor can be eased. This will open up a new opportunity for your shop to gain revenue in an area that may have been previously missed.

This training course will offer a look into 3 of the most common transmissions currently in use today from Audi/VW, BMW, and Mercedes Benz. Additionally, there will be a hands on training on the service procedure of the Mercedes 9g Tronic.

After this course, a technician will be able to:

• Identify a transmission in need of an oil change 
• Interpret signs of a transmission that will be harmed from an oil change
• Explain the properties and importance of the correct oils and filtering media
• Review the basics of transmission operation
• Describe the steps to changing the transmission oil in a DSG (Audi/VW) and a ZF 8HP (BMW)
• Complete a transmission service on a Mercedes 9g Tronic

Location: Pompano FL,

698 NE 45th, ST Oakland Park, FL 3334 

ZF 6HP and 8HP Diagnostics and Oveview 

TIME: 8:00AM - 5:00PM

***Attendees may not be accepted if course reaches capacity. Refunds will be issued for courses that are canceled due to low enrollment. (Travel reimbursements are excluded)

Building transmissions and gear drive systems is at the heart of what ZF does, and throughout its history, ZF has been at the forefront of pushing transmission technology forward. With these technological and engineering advancements, staying up to date on the latest diagnostic and overhaul procedures is critical.

During this training, participants can expect to learn procedures that will aid them with not only understanding how ZF 6HP and 8HP transmissions operate, but with diagnosing and repairing these transmissions in a real-world environment. Additionally, this training gives participants the chance to apply the knowledge that they have gained in the classroom setting to a ZF transmission, under the guidance of a ZF Technical Trainer.

After completing this training, the participant will be able to:

• List internal components of the 6HP and 8HP transmissions

• Describe differences between pressure regulators and solenoids

• Identify the different characteristics of pressure regulators

• Differentiate between mechatronic types

• Explain the shifting strategy of the ZF 6HP and 8HP transmissions

• Explain an oil change service procedure

• Analyze transmission adaptation values

• Explain adaptation values to assist in the diagnostic procedure

• Identify the most common failures of the ZF 6HP and 8HP transmissions

• Identify the torque flow of all gears

• Review the disassembly and assembly process of the 6HP and 8HP transmissions

• Review the disassembly and assembly process of ZF mechatronics

Webinar: (9:00AM PST, 12:00PM EST)

Please note that registration must be completed by 12:00 PM PST on the day prior to the webinar's start.

ADAS Operation and Calibration 

As automotive manufacturers move towards making vehicles more and more autonomous, the amount of technology needed to accomplish these autonomous functions have been rapidly increasing. In this training we will cover the components used in Advance Driver Assist Systems (ADAS), how they function, and how to do several common calibrations on European vehicles.

• During this training, the participant can expect to learn:
• The levels of autonomous driving and what they are capable of doing
• Advantages of ADAS on a vehicle
• Sensors used to monitor the vehicle’s environment, and how they operate
• Effects of worn components on ADAS systems
• Common tools and equipment needed for ADAS calibration
• Types of front camera calibrations and their environmental prerequisites
• Volkswagen front radar calibration
• Audi/Volkswagen backup camera calibration
• Audi/Volkswagen 360 camera calibration
• BMW night vision calibration

Diagnostic Steps for an 8HP Transmission

(Webinar 12:00PM PST, 3:00PM EST)

Please note that registration must be completed by 12:00 PM PST on the day prior to the webinar's start.

As more and more vehicle manufacturers choose ZF for their transmissions, shops can benefit and even potentially add simple services to their offerings by understanding the basics of the ZF 8HP transmission and how to diagnose common problems encountered in the repair shop and complaints from customers. This one-hour webinar will walk attendees through an outlined 8 Step process that will provide the best diagnostic results possible prior to disassembly. This will include the knowledge needed to interpret adaption values and the shifting matrix, and properly read any fault codes. With this knowledge, technicians will know how to make properly diagnosis the unit. After completing this training, the participant will be able to:

• Explain the diagnostic procedure for the ZF 8HP

• Explain the shifting strategy of the ZF 8HP

• Analyze transmission adaptation values • Describe common failures of the ZF 8H

(Webinar 12:00PM PST, 3:00PM EST)

1 Hour Webinar

 Location: 1928 High St, Alameda, CA 94501

4 Hour Course 8:00AM - 12:00PM (EST)

European Transmissions

Modern day transmissions in European vehicles can be very intimidating, but they don’t have to be. By gaining a basic understanding of how they work, common failures, and how to properly service them, the intimidation factor can be eased. This will open up a new opportunity for your shop to gain revenue in an area that may have been previously missed.

This training course will offer a look into 3 of the most common transmissions currently in use today from Audi/VW, BMW, and Mercedes Benz. Additionally, there will be a hands on training on the service procedure of the Mercedes 9g Tronic.

After this course, a technician will be able to:

• Identify a transmission in need of an oil change 
• Interpret signs of a transmission that will be harmed from an oil change
• Explain the properties and importance of the correct oils and filtering media
• Review the basics of transmission operation
• Describe the steps to changing the transmission oil in a DSG (Audi/VW) and a ZF 8HP (BMW)
• Complete a transmission service on a Mercedes 9g Tronic

LOCATION: 14250 Myford Rd, Irvine, CA 92606

TIME: 8:00AM - 5:00PM

***Attendees may not be accepted if course reaches capacity. Refunds will be issued for courses that are canceled due to low enrollment. (Travel reimbursements are excluded)

The ZF 8HP has proven itself, for more than a decade, that it is among the best transmissions ever produced. The first models of the 8HP, and subsequent models, have all pushed the limits of transmission efficiency. As ZF continues to improve the 8HP, adding a Plug-In Hybrid version of the transmission was the next logical step. Become familiar with the latest technology as we cover hybrid transmission basics, torque flow, basic high voltage concepts and a hands-on disassembly of the 8P75H transmission and mechatronic. After completing this training, the participant will be able to:

• Describe the different levels of hybrid technology

• Identify the types of ZF hybrid transmissions • Define the classification of a high voltage system

• Identify the internal safety features of hybrid systems

• Explain how to verify zero potential of a high voltage system

• Describe procedure to disconnect high voltage systems on BMW and Audi

• Identify the characteristics of 2 speed electric motors

• Explain how to disassemble a ZF 8P75 transmission

• Describe the disassembly process of the 875H mechatronic

• Identify updates within the latest ZF transmissions

• Explain common failures of the units

• Describe common diagnostics of the ZF hybrid units