About the Author:
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 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 Ohio State University, and he spent twenty years at Columbus State Community College as an instructor and administrator. A long-time affiliate of the North American Council of Automotive Teachers, he also served as executive vice-president for the organization and spent several years on its board of directors. Erjavec is also associated with ATMC, SAE, ASA, ATRA, AERA, and other automotive professional associations.
Review:
SECTION 1 SAFETY AND COMMUNICATIONS: Safe Work Practice Measuring Systems, Fasteners, and Measuring Tools Tools of the Trade Working as an Automatic Transmission Specialist SECTION 2 BASIC THEORIES AND SERVICES: Complete Drive Train Theory Hydraulics Basic Electrical Theory Basic Electrical Service SECTION 3 BASIC OPERATION: Automatic Transmission Operation Torque Converter Operation Basic Hydraulic Controls Electronic Controls Common Transmission SECTION 4 DIAGNOSTICS AND IN-VEHICLE SERVICE: Diagnosing Automatic Transmissions Basic EAT Diagnosing Detailed EAT Testing Torque Converter Diagnoisis In-Vehicle Services External Adjustments and service SECTION 5 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AND CONTROLS: Basic Hydraulic Systems Transmission Pumps Flow Diagrams Diagnosing Hydraulic Circuits SECTION 6 INTERNAL PARTS: Planetary Gear Sets Friction and Reaction Units Bearings, Thrust Washers, and Seals Transfer and Final Drives SECTION 7 TRANSMISSION SERVICE: Transmission/Transaxle Removal Torque Converters Disassembly Servicing Pumps General Hydraulic System Service Gears and Shafts Transfer and Final Drives Reaction and Friction Units Reassembly and Testing Install Transmission/Transaxle Appendix A ASE Practice Exam for Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles.Appendix B NATEF Correlations.Appendix C USCS and Metric Conversions.Appendix D Fractions of Inches to Decimal and Metric Equivalents.Appendix E General Torque Specifications.
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