Description
Book SynopsisPrepare for your future career and succeed on the ASE certification test with TODAY'S TECHNICIAN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND TRANSAXLES, 6e. You'll find practical, easy-to-understand coverage of a wide range of must-know topics that adhere to 2013 ASE Education Foundation AST/MAST program standards, including continuously variable transmissions (CVT), drivelines for front-wheel drive (FWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicles, as well as the latest information on today's high-tech electronic controls and automatic shifting devices. The book's technician-oriented focus helps you master the design, construction, troubleshooting techniques, and service procedures you'll need on the job. The Classroom Manual provides easy-to-understand coverage of every topic on the ASE certification test, while the Shop Manual includes job sheets that get you involved in performing hands-on service and repair tasks.
Table of ContentsClassroom Manual. 1. Drive Train Basics. 2. Drive Train Theory. 3. General Theories of Operation. 4. Transmission Electronics. 5. Transmission Designs. 6. Torque Converters and Oil Pumps. 7. Hydraulic and Electronic Controls. 8. Gears and Shafts. 9. Reaction And Friction Units. 10. Common Automatic Transmissions. Glossary. Index. Shop Manual. 1. Safety. 2. Special Tools and Procedures. 3. Diagnosis, Maintenance, and Basic Adjustments. 4. Electrical and Electronic System Diagnosis and Service. 5. Rebuilding Transmissions. 6. Torque Converter and Oil Pump Service. 7. General Hydraulic System Service. 8. Gear and Shaft Service. 9. Friction And Reaction Unit Service. 10. Rebuilding Common Transmissions. Appendix A: ASE Practice Examination. Appendix B: Automatic Transmission Special Tool Suppliers. Appendix C: Metric Conversions. Glossary. Index.
