Automotive Steering, Suspension, and Alignment

by Halderman, James D.

• ISBN13: 9780138455798
• ISBN10: 0138455791
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1995-01-01
• Publisher: Pearson College Div

Summary

Today's automotive repair industry demands knowledge of diagnostic procedures and skill development as never before. Focusing primarily on problem diagnosis, this clear and concise book is packed with examples of practical technical information, ideas, tips, and detailed service techniques. Reflects the authors' extensive practical experience, covering all essential topics but weeding out extraneous information. Provides Tech Tips throughout in easy-to-read sidebars that give hints to solving real-life service problems. Includes Diagnostic Stories that explore real problems and solutions in detail. Includes full-color photo sequences with detailed captions to explain concepts and operations; also available on video. Features an accompanying multimedia CDROM with sound, animation, color photo sequences with voice, ASE task list for the ASE exam, and much more. Offers free Internet access to an ASE test preparation Web site.

Table of Contents

Tools, Fasteners, and Safety

Environmental and Hazardous Materials

Wheels and Tires

Wheel and Tire Service

Steering Columns and Gears

Steering Linkage and Service

Power-Assisted Steering Operation and Service

Suspension and Spring Fundamentals

Front Suspension and Service

Rear Suspension and Service

Electronic Suspension and Steering Systems

Drive Axle Shafts and CV Joints

Drive Axle Shafts and CV Joint Service

Wheel Bearings

Wheel Alignment Principles

Alignment Diagnosis and Service

Vibration and Noise Diagnosis and Correction

Sample Suspension and Steering (A4) ASE Certification Test

NATEF Correlation Chart

ASE Correlation Chart

English Language Glossary

Spanish Language Glossary

Index

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