Automotive Steering, Suspension, and Alignment, 4/E
James D. Halderman

ISBN-10: 0132229056
ISBN-13: 9780132229050

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2008
Format: Paper; 504 pp
Published: 07/09/2007

Suggested retail price: $101.00
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For courses in Steering, Suspension and Alignment.

 

Part of Prentice Hall’s Professional Technician series, this book offers complete coverage of the parts, operation, design, and troubleshooting of steering and suspension systems. It correlates material to task lists specified by ASE and NATEF and emphasizes a diagnostic approach throughout. Chapter features include Tech Tips, Safety Tips, Frequently Asked Questions and more. Packaged with a multimedia CD-ROM, the approach includes live action videos, flash animations, an ASE test preparation website and worksheets designed to prepare students for certification and their on-the-job responsibilities.

For courses in Steering, Suspension and Alignment. Part of Prentice Hall’s Professional Technician series, this book offers complete coverage of the parts, operation, design, and troubleshooting of steering and suspension systems. It correlates material to task lists specified by ASE and NATEF and emphasizes a diagnostic approach throughout. Chapter features include Tech Tips, Safety Tips, Frequently Asked Questions and more. Packaged with a multimedia CD-ROM, the approach includes live action videos, flash animations, an ASE test preparation website and worksheets designed to prepare students for certification and their on-the-job responsibilities.

 

New to this Edition

 

Fully updated in this edition to include:

·           The latest ASE and NATEF tasks for Steering and Suspension (A4)

·           Expanded coverage of electronic suspension and electronic stability control

·           New material on electronic power steering systems (EPS)

·           Expanded content on suspension and steering details

·           Additional photographs, photo sequences and line drawings

 

Hallmark Features

 

ASE and NATEF Correlated–throughout the material.

·           Links material to task lists as specified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF).

 

Diagnostic Approach–satisfies the need for problem diagnosis.

·           Emphasizes how to tackle real problems and develop crucial trouble-shooting skills.

·           Covers all the parts involved, describes their purpose/function/operation and addresses how to test and diagnose each system.

 

Multimedia System Approach–offers an accompanying CD-ROM that contains:

·           PowerPoint presentations

·           Live action videos and Flash animations

·           A glossary of automotive terms

·           Sample ASE test questions with immediate correct answer feedback

·           Sample worksheets

·           ASE content list for Steering and Suspension (A4)

·           NATEF task lists for Steering and Suspension (A4)

  

Internet Testing Component–includes access to an ASE test preparation website.        

·           Builds confidence by giving students a chance to take ASE certification practice tests.

·           Includes ASE-type questions for Steering and Suspension (A4), presented 10 at a time and then graded for immediate feedback.       

 

Accompanying worktext–helps students apply the material to typical service and testing procedures.      

·           Includes worksheets that are correlated to the NATEF task list.

·           Helps students prepare for common daily activities and builds their diagnostic and testing skills.

 

Chapter features that increase understanding–such as:

·           Learning Objectives

·           Tech Tips

·           Safety Tips

·           Frequently Asked Questions

·           Real World Fixes and more!

 

 


New to this Edition

 

Fully updated in this edition to include:

·           The latest ASE and NATEF tasks for Steering and Suspension (A4)

·           Expanded coverage of electronic suspension and electronic stability control

·           New material on electronic power steering systems (EPS)

·           Expanded content on suspension and steering details

·           Additional photographs, photo sequences and line drawings

Table of Contents

 

1.      Service Information, Tools, and Safety

2.      Environmental and Hazardous Materials

3.      Wheels and Tires

4.      Wheel and Tire Service

5.      Suspension System Components and Operation

6.      Front Suspension and Service

7.      Rear Suspension and Service

8.      Electronic Suspension Systems

9.      Steering Columns and Gears

10.  Steering Linkage and Service

11.  Power-Assisted Steering Operation and Service

12.  Wheel Bearings and Service

13.  Drive Axle Shafts and CV Joints

14.  Drive Axle Shaft and CV Joint Service

15.  Wheel Alignment Principles

16.  Alignment Diagnosis and Service

17.  Vibration and Noise Diagnosis and Correction

 

ANSWERS FOR EVEN-NUMBERED CHAPTER QUIZ QUESTIONS

APPENDIX 1- Sample Suspension and Steering (A4) ASE Certification Test

APPENDIX 2- DOT Tire Codes

APPENDIX 3- English-Metric (SI) Conversion

APPENDIX 4- Decimal Equivalents

APPENDIX 5- Alignment Angle Conversions

APPENDIX 6- ASE Correlation Chart

APPENDIX 7- NATEF Correlation Chart

 

ENGLISH-LANGUAGE GLOSSARY

 

SPANISH-LANGUAGE GLOSSARY

 

INDEX

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