Heavy Vehicle Systems, International Edition

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HEAVY VEHICLE SYSTEMS, International Edition provides a strong foundation for servicing medium-and heavy-duty trucks, including essential information on Electricity and Electronics, Power Train, Steering and Suspension, Brakes, Accessories Systems, and much more.

Sean Bennett is a former program coordinator for the Truck and Diesel Department at Centennial College, as well as a former corporate trainer for Mack Trucks. During a 20-year tenure at the college he authored new curricula, helped overhaul existing course offerings, and chaired a wide range of curriculum development committees for the Province of Ontario. Bennett has written more than 30 books dealing with diesel, truck, heavy equipment, and automotive technology and currently devotes his career to technical writing and speaking engagements. He is an active member of the American Trucking Association's Technology and Maintenance Council, the Association of Diesel Specialists, the Society of Automotive Engineers, and the North American Council of Automotive Teachers. He is widely regarded as the foremost author in medium/heavy duty truck technology.

1. Introduction to the Trucking Industry. 2. Shop Safety. 3. Tools and Fasteners. 4. Maintenance and Prognostics. 5. Basic Electricity. 6. Basics of Electronics and Computers. 7. Batteries. 8. Charging Circuits. 9. Cranking Circuits. 10. Chassis Electrical Circuits. 11. Diagnosis and Repair of Electronic Circuits. 12. Chassis Data Bus Systems. 13. Basics of hydraulics. 14. Clutch Systems. 15. Mechanical Transmissions. 16. Servicing Mechanical Transmissions. 17. Torque Converters. 18. Automatic Transmissions. 19. Automatic Transmission Maintenance. 20. Electronically Automated Mechanical Transmissions. 21. Electronic Automatic Transmissions. 22. Driveshafts and Drivelines. 23. Drive and Dead Axle Systems. 24. Axle Service and Repair. 25. Alignment and Steering Systems. 26. Suspension Systems. 27. Wheels and Tires. 28. Air Brake Systems. 29. Hydraulic and Air-over-Hydraulic Braking Systems. 30. ABS and EBS. 31. Servicing Air Brakes. 32. Frame and Chassis Systems. 33. Trailers. 34. Truck Coupling Systems. 35. Heating, Cooling, and Ventilation Systems. Acronyms Glossary