Today's Technician: Manual Transmissions and Transaxles

Author : Jack Erjavec

9781435439337

668 Pages Paperback

5th Edition | Previous Editions: 2006, 2002, 1997

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Updated to include the latest developments in the field, TODAY'S TECHNICIAN: MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND TRANSAXLES, 5E covers a wide range of must-know topics including dual clutch systems, various limited-slip differential designs, six-speed transmissions, diagnosis and servicing new systems and self... more

Features

Content updated to the 2008 NATEF Program Standards.

All new full-color artwork and text design.

Additional procedural and diagnostic coverage, newer images.

Shop Manual and Classroom Manual content is cross-referenced for easy access to all relevant topical information.

New to this Edition

Full-color art program and more photos, especially in Classroom Manual.

Coverage of new technologies, especially electronic clutch controls, electronic shift units, advanced all-wheel drive systems, and coverage of hybrid drive systems.

Emphasis on technical accuracy and more coverage of real life... more

Author

Jack Erjavec

Jack Erjavec has become a fixture in the automotive textbook publishing world. He has decades of experience as a technician, educator, author and editor, and he has authored or co-authored more than 30 automotive textbooks and training manuals. Erjavec holds a master's degree in vocational and technical education from The Ohio State University, and he spent 20 years at Columbus State Community College as an instructor and administrator. A long-time affiliate of the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT), he also served as executive vice-president for the organization and spent several years on its board of directors. Erjavec is also associated with ATMC, SAE, ASA, ATRA, AERA and other automotive professional associations.

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Table of Contents

CLASSROOM MANUAL.
1. Manual Drive Trains and Axles.
2. Drivetrain Theory.
3. Clutches.
4. Manual Transmissions/Transaxles.
5. Front Drive Axles.
6. Drive Shafts and Universal Joints.
7. Differentials and Drive Axles.
8. Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) Systems.
9. Advanced Four-Wheel-Drive Systems.
10. Drivetrain Electrical and Electronic Systems.
11.Electronically-Controlled and Automated Transmissions.

SHOP MANUAL.
1.SAFETY.
2. SPECIAL TOOLS AND PROCEDURES.
3. Servicing Clutches.
4. Servicing Transmissions/Transaxles.
5. SERVICING FRONT DRIVE AXLES.
6. SERVICING DRIVE SHAFTS AND UNIVERSAL JOINTS.
7. Servicing Differentials and Drive Axles.
8. SERVICING FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS.
9. Diagnosing 4WD and AWD Control Systems.
10. Servicing Drivetrain Electrical Systems.
11. Diagnosing Advanced Electronic Systems.

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