Synopses & Reviews
Part of the nationally recognized Halderman/Birch Series: Birch, Manual Drivetrains and Axles, 5e provides a thorough treatment of the theory, service and diagnostic aspects of manual drivetrains in a one book format. Correlated to ASE and NATEF, it prepares readers for certification and the field using an exercise worktext, chapter quizzes and reviews. This edition includes more on hybrid vehicles, a revised chapter on 4wd service, and chapter summaries that reinforce key techniques Coverage of every aspect of the ASE certification program includes ASE-type questions at the end of each chapter and the ASE Task List for this area. Expanded manual drivetrains and axles testing, diagnosis, and service procedures reflect new tools, equipment, and service procedures. Extensive electrical electronic content for testing, diagnosis, and repair reflects the use of electrical and electronic devices. Theory chapters explain how the system works, the varied terminology used, and the variety of systems that can be found. Service and repair chapters describe the procedures used to maintain the system for proper operation, diagnosing the cause of a problem when it does occur, and then repairing and adjusting the unit to correct the problem. For anyone preparing to take the A3, Manual Drivetrains and Axles test.
Synopsis
Student supplement for:
Manual Drivetrains and Axles, 5/e
- Thomas S. Birch
- Chuck Rockwood, Ventura College
- ISBN-10: 0131994050
- ISBN-13: 9780131994058
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. Service Information, Fasteners, 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. Extraduty and High-Performance Drivetrains
APPENDIX A: ASE CERTIFICATION
APPENDIX B: LUBRICATION GUIDE
APPENDIX C: ENGLISH-METRIC-ENGLISH CONVERSION TABLE
APPENDIX D: BOLT TORQUE TIGHTENING CHART
APPENDIX E: KEY TO PROBLEM SOLVING
GLOSSARY
SPANISH-LANGUAGE GLOSSARY
INDEX