Description: Prepare 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. Product Benefits: - Coverage reflects the latest technological advances and developments in the rapidly changing automotive field, including those related to hybrid vehicles.
- The book now provides strong coverage of both electronic and hydraulic controls.
- Reworked end-of-chapter questions ensure clarity and appropriate location in the text.
- Updated photo sequences and many updated illustrations enhance students' visual understanding.
- Job sheets in the Shop Manual have been updated to align with the 2013 MLR-AST-MAST task lists.
- The book provides the most complete and up-to-date information on automatic transmission theory, diagnosis, and repair available in a single source.
- Extensive illustrations and step-by-step photo sequences include all major automatic transmission repair procedures and promote professional work practices.
- Extensive information guides students in rebuilding and design of most major transmissions from Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, and Nissan.
- Coverage of hybrid vehicle transmission designs, the Lepelletier gear setup, power split units, various continuously variable transmission (CVT) designs, and electronic control systems prepares students for successful on-the-job performance.
- Job Sheets in the Shop Manual help students perform common service procedures.
Table of Contents: 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. |
