Automotive Technology

Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
PREFACE
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Contents
SECTION I: Careers in the Automotive Service Area
	Chapter 1 Automotive Background and Overview
	Chapter 2 Careers in the Automotive Service Industry
	Chapter 3 Starting a Career in the Automotive Industry
	Chapter 4 Working as a Professional Service Technician
	Chapter 5 Technician Certification
SECTION II: Safety, Environmental, and Health Concerns
	Chapter 6 Shop Safety
	Chapter 7 Environmental and Hazardous Materials
SECTION III: Tools, Shop Equipment, and Measuring
	Chapter 8 Fasteners and Thread Repair
	Chapter 9 Hand Tools
	Chapter 10 Power Tools and Shop Equipment
	Chapter 11 Vehicle Lifting and Hoisting
	Chapter 12 Measuring Systems and Tools
SECTION IV: Principles, Math, and Calculations
	Chapter 13 Scientific Principles and Materials
	Chapter 14 Math, Charts, and Calculations
SECTION V: Vehicle Service Information, Identification, and Routine Maintenance
	Chapter 15 Service Information
	Chapter 16 Vehicle Identification and Emission Ratings
	Chapter 17 Preventative Maintenance and Service Procedures
SECTION VI: Engine Repair
	Chapter 18 Gasoline Engine Operation, Parts, and Specifications
	Chapter 19 Diesel Engine Operation and Diagnosis
	Chapter 20 Coolant
	Chapter 21 Cooling System Operation and Diagnosis
	Chapter 22 Engine Oil
	Chapter 23 Lubrication System Operation and Diagnosis
	Chapter 24 Intake and Exhaust Systems
	Chapter 25 Turbocharging and Supercharging
	Chapter 26 Engine Condition Diagnosis
	Chapter 27 In-Vehicle Engine Service
	Chapter 28 Engine Removal and Disassembly
	Chapter 29 Engine Cleaning and Crack Detection
	Chapter 30 Cylinder Head and Valve Guide Service
	Chapter 31 Valve and Seat Service
	Chapter 32 Camshafts and Valve Trains
	Chapter 33 Pistons, Rings, and Connecting Rods
	Chapter 34 Engine Blocks
	Chapter 35 Crankshafts, Balance Shafts, and Bearings
	Chapter 36 Gaskets and Sealants
	Chapter 37 Engine Assembly and Dynamometer Testing
	Chapter 38 Engine Installation and Break-in
SECTION VII: Electrical and Electronic Systems
	Chapter 39 Electrical Fundamentals
	Chapter 40 Electrical Circuits and Ohm’s Law
	Chapter 41 Series, Parallel, and Series-Parallel Circuits
	Chapter 42 Circuit Testers and Digital Meters
	Chapter 43 Oscilloscopes and Graphing Multimeters
	Chapter 44 Automotive Wiring and Wire Repair
	Chapter 45 Wiring Schematics and Circuit Testing
	Chapter 46 Capacitance and Capacitors
	Chapter 47 Magnetism and Electromagnetism
	Chapter 48 Electronic Fundamentals
	Chapter 49 CAN and Network Communications
	Chapter 50 Batteries
	Chapter 51 Battery Testing and Service
	Chapter 52 Cranking System
	Chapter 53 Cranking System Diagnosis and Service
	Chapter 54 Charging System
	Chapter 55 Charging System Diagnosis and Service
	Chapter 56 Lighting and Signaling Circuits
	Chapter 57 Driver Information and Navigation Systems
	Chapter 58 Horn, Wiper, and Blower Motor Circuits
	Chapter 59 Accessory Circuits
	Chapter 60 Airbags and Pretensioner Circuits
	Chapter 61 Audio System Operation and Diagnosis
SECTION VIII: Heating and Air Conditioning
	Chapter 62 Heating and Air-Conditioning Components and Operation
	Chapter 63 Automatic Air-Conditioning System Operation
	Chapter 64 Heating and Air-Conditioning System Diagnosis
	Chapter 65 Heating and Air-Conditioning System Service
SECTION IX: Engine Performance
	Chapter 66 Gasoline
	Chapter 67 Alternative Fuels
	Chapter 68 Diesel and Biodiesel Fuels
	Chapter 69 Ignition System Components and Operation
	Chapter 70 Ignition System Diagnosis and Service
	Chapter 71 Computer Fundamentals
	Chapter 72 Temperature Sensors
	Chapter 73 Throttle Position (TP) Sensors
	Chapter 74 MAP/BARO Sensors
	Chapter 75 Mass Air Flow Sensors
	Chapter 76 Oxygen Sensors
	Chapter 77 Fuel Pumps, Lines, and Filters
	Chapter 78 Fuel-Injection Components and Operation
	Chapter 79 Gasoline Direct-Injection Systems
	Chapter 80 Electronic Throttle Control System
	Chapter 81 Fuel-Injection System Diagnosis and Service
	Chapter 82 Vehicle Emission Standards and Testing
	Chapter 83 Evaporative Emission Control Systems
	Chapter 84 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Systems
	Chapter 85 Positive Crankcase Ventilation and Secondary Air-Injection Systems
	Chapter 86 Catalytic Converters
	Chapter 87 OnBoard Diagnosis
	Chapter 88 Scan Tools and Engine Performance Diagnosis
SECTION X: Hybrid and Fuel Cell Vehicles
	Chapter 89 Introduction to Hybrid Vehicles
	Chapter 90 Hybrid Safety and Service Procedures
	Chapter 91 Fuel Cells and Advanced Technologies
SECTION XI: Brakes
	Chapter 92 Braking System Components and Performance Standards
	Chapter 93 Braking System Principles
	Chapter 94 Brake Hydraulic Systems
	Chapter 95 Hydraulic Valves and Switches
	Chapter 96 Brake Fluid and Lines
	Chapter 97 Brake Bleeding Methods and Procedures
	Chapter 98 Wheel Bearings and Service
	Chapter 99 Drum Brakes
	Chapter 100 Drum Brake Diagnosis and Service
	Chapter 101 Disc Brakes
	Chapter 102 Disc Brakes Diagnosis and Service
	Chapter 103 Parking Brake Operation, Diagnosis, and Service
	Chapter 104 Machining Brake Drums and Rotors
	Chapter 105 Power Brake Unit Operation, Diagnosis, and Service
	Chapter 106 ABS Components and Operation
	Chapter 107 ABS Diagnosis and Service
	Chapter 108 Electronic Stability Control Systems
SECTION XII: Suspension and Steering
	Chapter 109 Tires and Wheels
	Chapter 110 Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
	Chapter 111 Tire and Wheel Service
	Chapter 112 Suspension System Principles and Components
	Chapter 113 Front Suspensions and Service
	Chapter 114 Rear Suspensions and Service
	Chapter 115 Electronic Suspension Systems
	Chapter 116 Steering Columns and Gears
	Chapter 117 Steering Linkage and Service
	Chapter 118 Power-Assisted Steering Operation and Service
	Chapter 119 Wheel Alignment Principles
	Chapter 120 Alignment Diagnosis and Service
SECTION XIII: Manual Drive train and Axles
	Chapter 121 Clutches
	Chapter 122 Manual Transmissions/Transaxles
	Chapter 123 Drive Axle Shafts and CV Joints
	Chapter 124 Drive Axle Shafts and CV Joint Service
	Chapter 125 Differentials
	Chapter 126 Four-Wheel-Drive and All-Wheel Drive
SECTION XIV: Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles
	Chapter 127 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Principles
	Chapter 128 Hydraulic Components and Control Systems
	Chapter 129 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Diagnosis and In-Vehicle Service
	Chapter 130 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Unit Repair
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