Manual Drive Trains and Axles (3rd Edition)

This text covers basic operating principles and service procedures related to manual transmissions, and treats all types of auto and light truck drive trains in terms of theory of operation, troubleshooting, and service. Coverage encompasses the traditional rear wheel drive, the modern front wheel drive, and four-wheel and all-wheel drive systems. Theory chapters provide an understanding of how systems work, and service and repair chapters follow each theory chapter. This edition covers the use of electrical and electronic devices, and contains expanded information on six-speed transmissions and lubricants used in manual transmissions. Key terms, short case studies, and boxes on repair tips are new to this edition. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

This third edition of Manual Drive Trains and Axles covers the basic operating principles and service procedures relating to manual transmissions. In addition, all types of auto and light truck drive trains are covered in terms of theory of operation, troubleshooting, and service.

Key features of this edition:

• Six-speed transmissions are used in the top domestic performance cars. Describes both theory of operation and special service and repair features.
• Quadra-Drive differential used in the 2000 Grand Cherokee.
• Expanded coverage of the lubricants used in manual transmissions, drive axles, and transfer cases.
• The addition of "Terms to Learn"—new and important terms grouped at the beginning of each chapter.
• The addition of "Real-World Fixes"—short case studies of real problems that have occurred in the service field and how these problems were solved.
• The addition of "Service Tips"—repair tips, many of them commonly used in the field, that can make a job easier, faster, or more thorough. Includes mention of the latest diagnostic tools and innovations.