Today's Technician: Manual Transmissions and Transaxles Classroom Manual and Shop Manual

Authors : Jack Erjavec; Michael Ronan; Justin Blevins

9780357935170

976 Pages Spiralbound

8th Edition | Previous Editions: 2020, 2016, 2011

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Reflecting the latest ASE Education Foundation tasks, the updated 8th Edition of "Today's Technician: Manual Transmissions and Transaxles Classroom Manual and Shop Manual" covers must-know topics, including dual-clutch systems, limited-slip differential designs and all-wheel drive systems as well as... more

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Strong coverage of relearning and reprogramming techniques supports instruction on the latest systems, including electronic clutch, transmission and transfer case control.

Photos and illustrations have been reviewed and updated where needed to ensure accuracy and enhance visual learning.

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All chapter objectives have been reorganized to align directly with chapter headings, ensuring a more intuitive and focused learning experience.

Each chapter objective is now supported by at least one end-of-chapter question, helping instructors assess comprehension and reinforce key concepts.

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Authors

Jack Erjavec

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 he 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 The Ohio State University and spent 20 years at Columbus State Community College as an instructor and administrator. A long-time affiliate of the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT), he also served as executive vice-president and spent several years on its board of directors. Erjavec is also associated with ATMC, SAE, ASA, ATRA, AERA and other automotive professional associations.

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Michael Ronan

Michael Ronan has taught automotive drive train courses in the Alfred State College Automotive Department for thirty years. He arrived at the college after working as a Rolls Royce technician and owning a transmission shop. A member of the Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association for 28 years, he has been a testing proctor for that organization during that entire period. Ronan holds a bachelor's degree from SUNY Fredonia and has attended hundreds of hours of manufacturer and industry training. He has served the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) for 15 years as a subject matter expert in the development of both the A2 Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles and the A3 Manual Drive Train and Axles certification tests. He currently serves on the NATEF team reinventing the ASE recertification process. Ronan has also served as an automotive textbook and online resource reviewer on many projects, and he continues to work as a drive train specialist in summer months.

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Justin Blevins

Justin Blevins is an ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician (A1-A8) and has several other ASE certifications including Maintenance and Light Repair Technician (G1), and Medium/Heavy Truck Technician (T8, T6, & T5). He is an instructor at the University of Northwestern Ohio in Lima, Ohio. Mr. Blevins attended the University of Northwestern Ohio and earned his Associate of Applied Science degree in automotive/high performance technology as well as a diploma as an Alternate Fuels Technician. He has several years of automotive service experience at the retail level as well as dealership experience. He has been an instructor at the University of Northwestern Ohio since 2012 and has a Bachelor of Science degree in specialized studies from UNOH.

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Table of Contents

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.

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