Automotive Technology For General Service Technicians

by Haefner, Ronald G; Leathers, Paul

• ISBN13: 9781418013400
• ISBN10: 1418013404
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-01-15
• Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Summary

Introducing the first automotive technology textbook designed for NATEF's General Service Technician Program! This new text provides a foundation of general theory and operation for the tasks specified in the NATEF GST Standards and covers the most common repair and diagnostic procedures for all eight major automotive systems. The authors highlight the importance of workplace skills and discuss employee responsibilities, such as preparing vehicles for service and delivering them to customers.Pre-publication reviews praised the book's readability, real-life examples, and simple but accurate presentation of technical information. "I love the non-complex development of the subjects in the text! You have really made an easy-to-understand text for students," said one. "This book can reach the kids," said another.

Table of Contents

Preface

?The Automotive Business

?Employee Skills for Career Success

?General Shop Safety

?Tool and Equipment Safety

?Tools and Equipment

?Basic Shop Procedures

?Measuring Systems, Measurements, and Fasteners

?Service Information

?Using Service Information

?Vehicle Inspection and Valeting

?Basic Electricity and Electric Circuits

?Light Circuits

?Light Circuit Maintenance, Diagnosis, and Service

?Indicator Lights and Gauges

?Indicator Light and Gauge Maintenance, Diagnosis, and Service

?Basic Wiring and Wiring Repair

?Battery and Starting Systems

?Battery and Starting System Maintenance, Diagnosis, and Service

?Charging Systems

?Charging System Maintenance, Diagnosis, and Service

?Ignition Systems

?Ignition System Maintenance, Diagnosis, and Service

?Brake System Design and Operation

?Brake System Maintenance, Diagnosis, and Service Calipers

?Steering Columns, Linkages, and Power Steering Pumps, Maintenance, Diagnosis and Service

?Manual and Power Steering Gears, Maintenance, Diagnosis, and Service

?Tires, Wheels, and Hubs

?Tire, Wheel, and Hub Maintenance, Diagnosis, and Service

?Suspension Systems

?Suspension System Maintenance, Diagnosis, and Service

?Wheel Alignment

?The Four-Stroke Cycle and Cylinder Arrangements

?Engine Oil and Lubrication Systems

?Engine Lubrication System Maintenance, Diagnosis, and Service

?Engine Coolant and Cooling Systems

?Engine Cooling Systems, Maintenance, Diagnosis, and Service

?Fuel System Fundamentals

?Fuel System Components

?Fuel System Service

?Vehicle Emissions and Emission Standards

?Emission Systems

?Emission System Maintenance, Diagnosis, and Service

?Engine Control Computers and Output Controls

?Input Sensors for Engine Control Systems

?Input Sensor Maintenance, Diagnosis, and Service

?Engine Control Systems

?Engine Control System Maintenance, Diagnosis, and Service

?Manual Transmission and Transaxle, Maintenance, Diagnosis, and Service

?Automatic Transmission and Transaxle Maintenance, Diagnosis, and Service

?Clutch Maintenance, Diagnosis, and Service

?Drive Shaft, Drive Axle, and Universal Joint Maintenance, Diagnosis and Service

?Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Systems

?Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Maintenance, Diagnosis, and Service

?Supplemental Restraint Systems Bilingual

Glossary

Index

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