Automotive Steering, Suspension, and Wheel Alignment Package, 3/E
John F. Kershaw, President, C-Tec
Chek Chart

ISBN-10: 0131184784
ISBN-13: 9780131184787

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2007
Format: Boxed Set; 928 pp
Published: 03/28/2006

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For courses in Automotive Steering, Suspension and Wheel Alignment.

 

For decades the Chek Chart automotive series has been known for its comprehensive coverage of theory and its detailed presentation of diagnostic and service procedures.  The series features a two book format–a Classroom Manual theorytext and a Shop Manual that covers service & diagnostics. Chek Chart gives you THE most complete coverage of Automotive Steering, Suspension and Wheel Alignment on the market today.


  • Two book format: Classroom Manual covers Theory and “How things work”.  Shop Manual covers “Diagnosis and Service”.
  • High Degree of Detail:  Thorough explanations on how Parts and Systems are constructed and operate including coverage of materials and processes.
  • NATEF Correlated:  Text and Shop Manual are both correlated to the NATEF task list.
  • Instructors CD:  Contains Power Point presentation.
  • Instructors Manual: Contains Chapter Outlines and Answers to text chapter questions.
  • ASE Test Prep Bundle Option:  Each Chek Chart title can be bundled with a corresponding ASE Test Prep Guide for $10.00
  • Work-text/Job Sheet Bundle Option:  NATEF Correlated Work-texts containing “Job Sheet Task List’s” is available for $10.00 with any Prentice Hall Automotive text.

(NOTE: Each chapter contains Objectives, Key Terms, and Introduction and concludes with Summary, and Review Questions).

    1. Safety Precautions, Shop Practices, and Special Tools.

Safety Precautions.

Shop Practices.

Special Tools.

Wheel Alignment Equipment.

Personal Protection Equipment.

Occupational Safety and Health Act.

Fire Safety.

 2. Chassis Problem Diagnosis.

Gathering Information.

Analyzing the Information.

­Strategy-Based Diagnostics.

 3. Electrical and Electronics Basics.

                Safety.

Electricity and Electronic Principles.

Electrical Test Instruments and Testing.

 4. Steering Wheel, Steering Column, and Steering Gear Service.

Steering Wheel and Column.

Steering Column Diagnosis.

Steering Gears.

Standard Steering Gears.

Rack and Pinion Steering Gears .

 5. Steering Linkage Service.

Identifying the Steering Linkage.

Inspecting and Replacing Components.

Measurements and Adjustments.

 6­. Power-Assisted Steering System Service.

Power Steering Fluid.

Drive Belt Service.

Power Steering Testing.

Hoses And Fittings.

Power Steering Pump.

­Power-Assisted Steering Gears.

 7­. Four-Wheel-Steering System Service.

Identifying a ­Four-Wheel-Steering System.

Rear Steering Gear, Actuator, or Power Cylinder.

Steering Angle _Transfer Shaft.

Electronic and Hydraulic Controls.

Power Steering Pump.

Rear Steering Linkage.

 8. Shock Absorber, Strut, and Spring Service.

Identifying Shocks, Struts, and Springs.

Shock Absorbers.

Struts.

Springs.

 9. Suspension Linkage Service.

Suspension Ball Joints.

Bushings.

Knuckles.

Control Arms.

10. Rear Suspension Component Service.

Trailing and ­Semi Trailing Arms.

Antiroll Bars and Other Suspension Links.

Rear Axle Steering Knuckle and Ball Joint.

11. Basic Axle and Driveline Service.

Axles.

Driveshafts.

Driveline Joints.

Diagnosis of Driveshaft and U-Joint Problems.

Driveshaft Balance.

12. Electronically Controlled Suspension Service.

Identifying Electronically Controlled Suspensions.

Electronic Suspension Precautions.

Electronic Control System Inspection.

Electronic Component Service.

Specific Manufacturer System Diagnosis.

Nissan Vehicle Damping System (VDC).

13. Wheel and Tire Service.

Wheel and Tire Service.

Basic Wheel Bearing Service.

Basic Drum Brake Service.

Basic Disc Brake Service.

Runout.

Balancing.

Tire Rotation.

14. Wheel Alignment.

Prealignment Inspection.

Computerized ­Four-Wheel Alignment.

Measuring Alignment Angles.

Measuring Wheel Alignment With Rear ­Wheel-Steering.

Computerized ­Four-Wheel Alignment.

­Two-Wheel Alignment.

Alignment Angle Adjustments.

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