Manual Drive Trains and Axles

Exceptionally thorough, this book covers every aspect of the ASE certification program with great detail. It explores the traditional rear-wheel drive, the modern front-wheel drive, and four-wheel and all-wheel drive systems—considering for each system the theory of basic operation and the methods used to diagnose, adjust and to repair it. Chapter topics cover clutch theory and service, transmission theory, transaxle theory, transaxle/transmission service, driveshaft and universal joint theory and service, drive axles and drive axle service, four-wheel drive theory and service, electrical/electronic drivetrain theory and service, and extraduty and high performance drive trains. For individuals training to become technicians through the modern drivetrains as used in cars, pick-ups and light trucks, and utility vehicles.