Synopses & Reviews
One of the best-selling books in the popular Today's Technician series, Delmar's Manual Transmissions and Transaxles theory-based Classroom Manual and companion Shop Manual provide users with a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to clutches, transmissions, transaxles, drive axles, differentials, electrical controls, and today's four-wheel drive systems. Together, these tightly correlated books provide opportunities to gain detailed knowledge of the theory of operation, the various designs used by today's leading automotive manufacturers, procedures for troubleshooting based on symptoms, and in-vehicle and off-vehicle repairs. An easy to understand approach is used effectively to explain complex topics. Case studies, job sheets, and ASE-style review questions are also included at the end of each chapter of the Shop Manual to assist readers in putting must-know theory to work in the shop. Useful appendices, such as a helpful metric conversion chart and updated list of automotive suppliers, are also included.
Synopsis
The second edition of this bestselling title in the Today's Technician Series has all the elements characteristic of a Today's Technician title, but with current and updated materials and content. The classroom manual provides all necessary theory to understand manual transmission and the shop manual provides hands-on experience.
-- new job sheets added to the shop manual provides added learning exercises for comprehension and retention
-- new chapter in classroom manual and shop manual on the basics of electricity and electronics as they apply to drive train systems
-- new material includes six-speed transmissions, new differential gearing, inertia fly wheel systems, shift blocking, and new four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive systems
About the Author
Jack Erjavec has become a fixture in the automotive textbook publishing world. He has many years of experience as a technician, educator, author, and editor and has authored or co-authored more than thirty automotive textbooks and training manuals. Mr. Erjavec holds a Masters of Arts degree in Vocational and Technical Education from Ohio State University. He spent twenty years at Columbus State Community College as an instructor and administrator and has also been a long-time affiliate of the North American Council of Automotive Teachers, including serving on the board of directors and as executive vice-president. Jack is also associated with ATMC, SAE, ASA, ATRA, AERA, and other automotive professional associations.
Table of Contents
Preface. Chapter1: Tools and Safety. Common Hand Tools. Power Tools. Lifting Tools. Special Tools. Safe Work Practices. Tool and Equipment Safety. Vehicle Operation. Lifting and Carrying. Fire Hazards and Prevention. Work Area Safety. Accidents. Hazardous Materials. Summary. Job Sheets. Terms to Know. Review Questions. Chapter2: Typical Shop Procedures. Measuring Systems. Fasteners. Measuring Tools. Basic Gear Adjustments. Service Manuals. Logical Diagnostics. Working as an Auto Tech. ASE Certification. Terms to Know. Summary. Job Sheets. Review Questions. Chapter3: Servicing Clutches. Clutch Problem Diagnosis. Mechanical Clutch Controls. Pressure Plate. Clutch Disc. Flywheel. Removing the Clutch Assembly. Input Shaft Pilot Bearing and Bushings. Clutch Release Bearing. Guidelines for Servicing Clutch Systems. Case Study. Job Sheets. Terms to Know. ASE Style Review Questions. Chapter4: Servicing Transmissions/Transaxles. Diagnostics. Troubleshooting Transmission/Transaxle Problems. In-Car Service. Removing the Transmission/Transaxle. Disassembling the Transmission. Inspection of Transmission/Transaxle Parts. Cleaning Transmission/Transaxle Components. Reassembly of the Transmission/Transaxle. Disassembly and Reassembly of the Differential Case. Installing the Transmission/Transaxle. Case Study. Job Sheets. Terms to Know. ASE Style Review Questions. Chapter5: Servicing Front Drive Axles. Diagnosing FWD Axle Problems. Visual Inspection. Drive Axle Removal. Bench Inspection. Service Kits. General Service Procedures. FWD Front Wheel Bearings. Guidelines for Servicing CV-Joints and Drive Axles. Case Study. Job Sheets. Terms to Know. ASE Style Review Questions. Chapter6: Servicing Drive Shafts and Universal Joints. Diagnosing Drive Shaft Problems. Drive Shafts Inspection. Disassembling and Assembling Universal Joints. Double Cardan U-Joints. Drive Shaft Balance. Drive Shaft Runout. Universal Joint and Shaft Angles. Case Study. Job Sheets. Terms to Know. ASE Style Review Questions. Chapter7: Servicing Differentials and Drive Axles. Diagnosis of Differential and Drive Axles. In-Vehicle Services. Out-of-Vehicle Services. Removing Final Drive Assemblies. Inspection of Parts. Reassembling a Differential Assembly. Ring and Pinion Gear Adjustments. Servicing FWD Final Drives. Servicing Limited Slip Differentials. Axle Shafts and Bearings. Case Study. Job Sheets. Terms to Know. ASE Style Review Questions. Chapter8: Servicing Four-Wheel- Drive Systems. Diagnosis. Inspection. Transfer Cases. Removal of a Transfer Case. Disassembly of a Transfer Case. Assembly of a Transfer Case. Axle Housings and Differentials. Front Axles and Hubs. Wheel Bearings. Typical 4WD Modifications. Maintenance. Case Study. Job Sheets. Terms to Know. Review Questions. Chapter9: Diagnosing 4WD and AWD Control Systems. General Shift Controls. Center Differentials. Viscous Coupling. Shift-on-the-Fly Systems. On-Demand 4WD Systems. AWD Systems. Case Study. Job Sheets. Terms to Know. Review Questions. Chapter10: Servicing Drive Train Electrical Systems. Basic Electrical Diagnosis. Basic of Electrical Repairs. Switches. Speed Sensors. Solenoids. Electromagnetic Clutches. Electronic Circuits. Case Study. Job Sheets. Terms to Know. ASE Style Review Questions. Appendix A ASE Style Practice Examination. Appendix B Metric Conversion Chart. Appendix C List of Suppliers. Glossary. Index.