Today's Technichian: Manual Transmissions and Transaxles International Edition

Paperback

Main Details

Title Today's Technichian: Manual Transmissions and Transaxles International Edition
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Jack Erjavec
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback
Pages:668
Dimensions(mm): Height 276,Width 216
Category/GenreAutomotive technology and trades
ISBN/Barcode 9781435488311
ClassificationsDewey:629.244
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Edition 5th edition

Publishing Details

Publisher Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication Date 22 January 2010
Publication Country United States

Description

TODAY'S TECHNICIAN: MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND TRANSAXLES, International Edition covers a wide range of must know topics including dual clutch systems, various limited-slip differential designs, six-speed transmissions, diagnosis and servicing new systems and self-shifting manual, while still addressing the foundational basics like the purpose of major components of the transmission system and subsystems.

Author Biography

Jack Erjavec has become a fixture in the automotive textbook publishing world. He has decades of experience as a technician, educator, author, and editor, and has authored or co-authored more than 30 automotive textbooks and training manuals. Erjavec holds a master's degree in vocational and technical education from Ohio State University, and he spent twenty years at Columbus State Community College as an instructor and administrator. A long-time affiliate of the North American Council of Automotive Teachers, he also served as executive vice-president for the organization and spent several years on its board of directors. Erjavec is also associated with ATMC, SAE, ASA, ATRA, AERA, and other automotive professional associations.

Reviews

CLASSROOM MANUAL. 1 Manual Drive Trains and Axles. 2 Drivetrain Theory. 3 Clutches. 4 Manual Transmissions/Transaxles. 5 Front Drive Axles. 6 Drive Shafts and Universal Joints. 7 Differentials and Drive Axles. 8 Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) Systems. 9 Advanced Four-Wheel-Drive Systems. 10 Drivetrain Electrical and Electronic Systems. 11 Electronically-Controlled and Automated Transmissions. SHOP MANUAL. 1 SAFETY. 2 SPECIAL TOOLS AND PROCEDURES. 3 Servicing Clutches. 4 Servicing Transmissions/Transaxles. 5 SERVICING FRONT DRIVE AXLES. 6 SERVICING DRIVE SHAFTS AND UNIVERSAL JOINTS. 7 Servicing Differentials and Drive Axles. 8 SERVICING FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS. 9 Diagnosing 4WD and AWD Control Systems. 10 Servicing Drivetrain Electrical Systems. 11 Diagnosing Advanced Electronic Systems.