Heavy Duty Truck Systems

by Bennett, Sean

• ISBN13: 9781435483828
• ISBN10: 1435483820
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-02-02
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

Heavy Duty Truck Systems, 5th Edition is a best-selling introduction to servicing medium-and heavy-duty trucks, providing a strong foundation of content on Electricity and Electronics, Power Train, Steering and Suspension, Brakes, and Accessories Systems.

The fifth edition has been updated throughout including an introduction to Eaton DM clutches and comprehensive coverage of Caterpillar's new highway vocational transmission, updates of electricity and electronics to cover new battery technology, and coverage of new FMVSS 121 (2009) stopping distance for semi-combinations.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Servicing Heavy-Duty Trucks

Shop Safety and Operations

Tools and Fasteners

Maintenance

Fundamentals of Electricity

Fundamentals of Electronics and Computers

Batteries

Charging Systems

Cranking Systems

Chassis Electrical Circuits

Diagnosis and Repair of Electronic Circuits

Multiplexing

Hydraulics fundamentals

Clutches

Standard Transmissions

Standard Transmission Servicing

Torque Converters

Automatic Transmissions

Automatic Transmission Maintenance

Electronically Automated Standard Transmissions

Electronic Automatic Transmissions

Driveshaft Assemblies

Heavy-Duty Truck Axles

Heavy-Duty Truck Axle Service and Repair

Steering and Alignment

Suspension Systems

Wheels and Tires

Truck Brake Systems

Hydraulic and Air-over-Hydraulic Braking Systems

ABS and EBS Braking Systems

Air Brake Servicing

Vehicle Chassis Frame

Heavy Duty Truck Trailers

Fifth Wheels and Coupling Systems

Heavy-Duty HVAC systems

Acronyms

Glossary

Index

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