Manual Drivetrains and Axles

by Birch, Thomas W.

• ISBN13: 9780135123621
• ISBN10: 0135123623
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-01-04
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

Ideal for both novice and advanced technicians, Manual Drivetrains and Axles, Sixth Edition,provides a complete, state-of-the-art source on the operating principles as well as the service and repair procedures for manual drivetrains and axles. Correlated to NATEF and ASE tasks, the text focuses on the generic theory that underlies the operation, diagnosis, and repair of the units and subassemblies found in the many makes and types of vehicles students will likely encounter on the job. Formatted to better meet the learning needs of today's technical trade students, it visually supports concepts covered throughout, and includes many practical shop tips that guide students through important problem-solving procedures they'll use on the job.

Author Biography

 

Tom Birch is a member of the following associations California Auto Teachers (CAT), North American Counsel of Auto Teachers (NACAT), Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS), Automotive Service Councils of California, Society of Auto. Engineering (SAE),

Table of Contents

1.    Service Information, Tools, and Safety

2.    Environmental and Hazardous Materials

3.    Introduction to Drivetrains

4.    Clutch Theory

5.    Clutch Service

6.    Transmission Theory

7.    Transaxle Theory

8.    Transaxle/Transmission Service

9.    Driveshaft and Universal Joint Theory

10.  Driveshaft and Universal Joint Service

11.  Drive Axles

12.  Drive Axle Service

13.  Four-Wheel Drive Theory

14.  4WD Service

15.  Electrical/Electronic Drivetrain Theory and Service

16.  Extra-duty and High-Performance Drivetrains

 

APPENDIX 1: ASE CERTIFICATION

APPENDIX 2: LUBRICATION GUIDE

APPENDIX 3: ENGLISH-METRIC-ENGLISH CONVERSION TABLE

APPENDIX 4: BOLT TORQUE TIGHTENING CHART

APPENDIX 5: KEY TO REAL WORLD PROBLEM SOLVING

APPENDIX 6: MANUAL DRIVETRAIN SERVICE PROCEDURES

 

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