Trades & Technology

Appropriate for courses in Automotive Drive Trains, Manual and Automatic Transmissions, Transaxles, and 4 Wheel Drive Operating Principles, and Diagnosis and Service of Transmissions.

Automotive Drivetrains: Automatic and Manual details the design, operation, diagnosis, service and repair of the various drive train types. Its easy-to-read style and strong emphasis on “how to, hands on” information makes it a valuable resource for those already in the field and those training for entry.

• provides comprehensive, current, technically accurate material that's easy to read and understand.

• takes a “hands on, how to” approach to learning.

• ranges from basic principles to more complex procedures, basing coverage on ASE certification test areas and task lists— specifically Test A2. Automatic Transmission/Transaxle and Test A3. Manual Transmissions and Drive Axles.

• designs coverage to be flexible and adaptable to various course designs and teaching preferences.

• combines the most current information and illustrations, including recent innovations and test equipment.

• guides students through the following framework of learning aids in each chapter, emphasizing the terminology that must be understood, the potential hazards that may be encountered and the safe work habits that are essential to productivity and profit.

  • chapter introductions

  • learning objectives

  • Terms You Should Know sections

  • Safety Cautions and Pro Tips

  • review questions

  • test questions.

I. INTRODUCTION.

Automatic Transmissions & Transaxles (A2)  [OTHER TITLES OF INTEREST]   (Automotive Technology)

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