Trades & Technology

For courses in Automotive Steering, Suspension, and Brakes, Automotive Chassis Systems, and Undervehicle (Under-car) Service workshops.

This useful text prepares students to pass the ASE Certification test in Brakes (A5) and in Suspension and Steering (A4). It presents a balance of principle and practice that makes the concepts of real-world diagnosis and troubleshooting come to life. Automotive Chassis Systems offers a clear, no-nonsense style that incorporates practical technique information, ideas, and tips throughout.

One book format: Both Theory and Diagnosis and Service are together in the one book format.

 

Correlated to the NATEF task list:  The textbook and workbook page numbers are listed in the NATEF correlation guides to make learning and teaching easier.

 

Correlated to ASE Certification areas.

 

Free Multimedia CD: Included with each book and contains animations, videos (most titles), slide show image bank, puzzles (crossword and word search); Spanish translation of the entire book.

 

Real World examples and Tech Tips:  Help student’s associate theory and practical concepts into real everyday situations.

 

Two-Color Format: This helps make it more attractive, easier to read, and use in the classroom.

 

Terms to Learn begin each chapter.

 

Instructors CD: Contains Power Point Presentation, Video Clips, Image Bank and Completed Crossword puzzles.

 

Instructors Manual: Contains Sample Syllabus, NATEF Task List, Chapter Outline, Answers to chapter questions, and Transparency Masters).

 

ASE Test Prep Bundle Option:  Each Halderman/Birch 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.

• Greatly expanded content—Includes 12 new chapters, adding content and separating the existing content into shorter chapters.

  • Provides students with the latest information available while also giving a text that is easier to read and understand.

• Reorganized Table of Contents—Reflects the changes made to content and the change to shorter chapters.

  • Allows students to easily find and retain the information contained in each chapter.

• PowerPoint presentations—Included on the student CD-ROM.

  • Gives students the opportunity to self-test, review, and provides for distance learning.

• Troubleshooting Charts—Added to the end of each service chapter.

  • Helps students diagnose and repair common problems.

 1. Tools, Fasteners, and Safety.


 2. Environmental and Hazardous Materials.


 3. Braking System Components and Performance Standards.


 4. Brake System Principles.


 5. Brake Linings and Pads.


 6. Brake Fluid and Lines.


 7. Hydraulic Principles and Master Cylinders.


 8. Hydraulic Valves and Switches.


 9. Brake Bleeding Methods and Procedures.


10. Wheel Bearings and Service.


11. Drum Brakes.


12. Drum Brake Diagnosis and Service.


13. Disc Brakes.


14. Disc Brake Diagnosis and Service.


15. Parking Brake Operation, Diagnosis and Service.


16. Machining Brake Drums and Rotors.


17. Power Brake Unit Operation, Diagnostics and Service.


18. Brake System Electrical Fundamentals.


19. ABS Components and Operation.


20. ABS Diagnosis and Service.


21. Suspension System Components and Operation.


22. Front Suspension and Service.


23. Rear Suspension and Service.


24. Steering Columns and Gears.


25. Steering Linkage and Service.


26. Power-Assisted Steering Operation and Service.


27. Wheels and Tires.


28. Wheels and Tire Service.


29. Drive Axle Shafts and CV Joints.


30. Drive Axle Shafts and CV Joint Service.


31. Wheel Alignment Principles.


32. Alignment Diagnostics and Service.


Appendix 1: Alignment Diagnosis and Service.


Appendix 2: Sample Suspension and Steering (A4) ASE Certification Test.


Appendix 3: NATEF Correlation Chart.


Appendix 4: ASE Correlation Chart.


English Language Glossary.


Spanish Language Glossary.


Index.

Suspension & Steering (A4)  [HALDERMAN/BIRCH SERIES]   (Automotive Technology)

This package contains:
•   Halderman & Mitchell, Automotive Chassis Systems, 3/E (2004)
•   Halderman, Automotive Chassis Systems Worktext w/Job Sheets, 3/E (2004)
•   Mitchell, Student CD-ROM, 3/E (2004)

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