Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair
Will be published approx. on 24. October 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
1152 pages
978-0-13-340518-7 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Content
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
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