Manual Drivetrains and Axles, 5/E
Thomas S. Birch
Chuck Rockwood

ISBN-10: 0131994050
ISBN-13: 9780131994058

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2008
Format: Paper; 552 pp
Published: 05/07/2007

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For Automotive Manual Drivetrain courses.   

 

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 students 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. 

 

For Automotive Manual Drivetrain courses.  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 students 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. 

 

New to the Edition

 

New! Hybrid vehicles–are discussed in this edition.

·        Gives students the latest information on the testing and repair of hybrid manual drivetrains and axles.

 

New! Now includes contributions from:

·        Exedy/Daikin

·        GearVendors, Inc.

·        Driveline

·        Snap-on Tools Company

·        Thexton Manufacturing Co.

·        Toyota Motor Sales, USA

 

New! Chapter 13, 4WD Service–has been revised for this edition.

·        Includes additional information on power transfer units.

·        Includes a new section on couplers.

 

New! Chapter summaries–have been added to each chapter.

·        Help reinforce key tips and techniques from each chapter and prepare students for certification.

 

New! APPENDIX E: KEY TO PROBLEM SOLVING–appears in this edition.

·        Assists with diagnosis and trouble shooting.

 

Hallmark Features

 

Theory, diagnosis and service are covered together–in a one book format.

 

Correlated to ASE and NATEF–making this useful for those seeking certification.

 

An accompanying worktext–uses exercises to build diagnosis, testing, and repair skills.

 

Service Cautions, Service Tips, and Real-World Fixes–appear in each service chapter and help students relate theory to practice.

 

Terms to Learn–include the new words commonly used in this field of repair.

 

Chapter Quiz and Review Questions–end each chapter and are written in an ASE-type question format.

 

Multimedia CD–contains Flash™ animations, videos (most titles), PowerPoint presentations, puzzles (crossword and word search), student worksheets, sample ASE style test questions and a Spanish translation of the entire book.

 

Instructor’s CD–contains PowerPoint presentations, video clips, image bank and completed crossword puzzles.

 

Instructor’s Manual–contains sample syllabi, NATEF task list, chapter outline, answers to chapter questions, and transparency masters.

 

ASE Test Prep Bundle Option–includesthis text and a corresponding ASE Test Prep Guide for an additional  $10.00.

 

Work-text/Job Sheet Bundle Option–includes the NATEF Correlated Work-texts containing “Job Sheet Task List’s” with this text for an additional $10.00.

 

New! Hybrid vehicles–are discussed in this edition.

  • Gives students the latest information on the testing and repair of hybrid manual drivetrains and axles. 

New! Now includes contributions from:

  • Exedy/Daikin
  • GearVendors, Inc.
  • Driveline
  • Snap-on Tools Company
  • Thexton Manufacturing Co.
  • Toyota Motor Sales, USA

New! Chapter 13, 4WD Service–has been revised for this edition.

  • Includes additional information on power transfer units.
  • Includes a new section on couplers. 

New! Chapter summaries–have been added to each chapter.

  • Help reinforce key tips and techniques from each chapter and prepare students for certification.  

New! APPENDIX E: KEY TO PROBLEM SOLVING–appears in this edition.

  • Assists with diagnosis and trouble shooting.

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

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