Overview

For courses in Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair   Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair is designed to meet the needs of a beginning or introductory automotive program. Real examples and color images throughout the text show students how to perform the basic duties and skills needed to be an entry-level service technician. Describing the purpose and function of each system, the text explains the parts involved and how they work and shows students how to perform basic visual diagnosis with the end goal of determining if a system is working as designed or if further service or diagnosis is required. Providing a solid understanding of the NATEF tasks for Maintenance and Light Repair, this text has been peer reviewed by automotive instructors and experts in the field to ensure technical accuracy.

Full Product Details

Author:   James Halderman ,  Darrell Deeter
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 4.30cm , Length: 1.00cm
Weight:   2.377kg
ISBN:  

9780133405187

ISBN 10:   0133405184
Pages:   1152
Publication Date:   24 October 2013
Audience:   Adult education ,  Further / Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

1. Automotive Background and Overview 2. Careers in the Automotive Service Industry 3. Starting a Career in the Automotive Industry 4. Working as a Professional Service Technician 5. Technician Certification 6. Shop Safety 7. Environmental and Hazardous Materials 8. Fasteners and Thread Repair 9. Hand Tools 10. Power Tools and Shop Equipment 11. Vehicle Lifting and Hoisting 12. Measuring Systems and Tools 13. Service Information 14. Vehicle Identification and Emission Ratings 15. Gasoline Engine Operation 16. Diesel Engine Operation 17. Under Hood Inspection 18. Lube, Oil, and Filter Service 19. Engine Cooling System 20. Engine Condition Diagnosis 21. In-Vehicle Engine Service 22. Gaskets and Sealants 23. Electrical Fundamentals 24. Electrical Circuits 25. Series, Parallel and Series-Parallel Circuits 26. Circuit Testers and Digital Meters 27. Automotive Wiring and Wire Repair 28. Wiring Schematics and Circuit Testing 29. Batteries    30. Cranking System 31. Charging System 32. Lighting and Signaling Circuits 33. Driver Information and Navigation Systems 34. Horn, Wiper, and Blower Motor Circuits 35. Accessory Circuits 36. Airbag and Pre-tensioner Circuits 37. Heating and Air Conditioning Components and Operation 38. Heating and Air Conditioning System Inspection 39. Ignition System 40. The Fuel Delivery System 41. Fuel Injection Systems 42. Emission Control Devices 43. Hybrid Electric Vehicles 44. Scan Tools and Diagnostic Procedures 45. Tires and Wheels 46. Tire Pressure Monitoring 47. Tire and Wheel Service 48. Front Suspension Service 49. Rear Suspension Service 50. Steering Linkage Service 51. Power-Assisted Steering Systems 52. Wheel Alignment 53. Brake System Components 54. Brake Hydraulic Systems 55. Brake Fluid and Lines 56. Brake Bleeding 57. Wheel Bearings 58. Drum Brakes 59. Disc Brakes 60. Parking Brakes 61. Drum/Rotor Machining 62. Power Brake Systems 63. Clutches 64. Manual Transmissions/Transaxles 65. Drive Shafts and CV Joints 66. Drive Axles and Differentials 67. Four-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive 68. Automatic Transmissions Parts and Operation 69. Automatic Transmissions Service 70. Used Vehicle and Pre-Delivery Inspections

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