A process is disclosed for controlling an automated motor vehicle drive train (10) having an engine (12) and a transmission (15), the process comprising a step that consists in sensing at least one wear parameter (V) of the transmission (15) at least once during its operation (L). The wear parameter (V) represents wear or fatigue of at least one component (16-22; 28, 30; 32, 34) of the transmission (15). A load limit parameter (B), which represents the maximum load applied by the engine (12) to the transmission (15), is adjusted depending on the sensed wear parameter (V).