Modern automotive technology

sec. 1. Introduction to automotive technology

1. The automobile

2. Automotive careers and ASE certification

3. Basic hand tools

4. Power tools and equipment

5. Auto shop safety

6. Automotive measurement and math

7. Service information and work orders

8. Fasteners , gaskets, seals, and sealants

9. Vehicle maintenance, fluid service, and recycling

10. Career success

sec. 2. Engine technology

11. Engine fundamentals

12. Engine design classifications

13. Engine top end construction

14. Engine bottom end construction

15. Engine front end construction

16. Engine size and performance measurements

sec. 3. Fundamentals of electricity and electronics

17. Electrical principles

18. Circuit types and Ohm's Law

19. electric and electronic components

20. electrical tools and test equipment

21. Wiring diagrams and wiring repairs

22. Basic electrical tests

sec. 4. Computer control technology

23. Computer system fundamentals

24. On-board diagnostics and scan tools

25. Computer system service

sec. 5. Electrical and electronic systems technology

26. Hybrid drive technology

27. Hybrid drive systems diagnosis and repair

28. 12-volt and HV battery technology

29. 12-volt and HV battery service

30. Engine starting systems

31. Starting system diagnosis, testing and repair

32. Charging system technology

33. Charging system diagnosis, testing and repair

34. Ignition system technology

35. Ignition system diagnosis, testing and repair

36. Lights, instrumentation, wipers, and horns : operation and service

37. Sound systems and power accessories

38. Security and navigation systems

sec. 6. Fuel, exhaust, and induction system technology

39. Automotive fuels, combustion efficiency

40. Fuel tanks, pumps, lines, and filters

41. Gasoline injection fundamentals

42. Gasoline injection diagnosis and repair

43. diesel injection fundamentals

44. diesel injection diagnosis, service, and repair

45. Exhaust system technology

46. Turbochargers and superchargers : construction, operation and repair

sec. 7. Cooling and lubrication systems technology

47. Cooling system technology

48. Cooling system testing, maintenance, and repair

49. Lubrication system fundamentals

50. Lubrication system diagnosis, testing, and repair

sec. 8. Emission control system technology

51. Emission control system technology

52. Emission control system testing, service, and repair

sec. 9. Engine troubleshooting and performance

53. Engine performance and driveability

54. Advance diagnostics

55. Engine tune-up

sec. 10. Engine service and repair

56. Engine mechanical problems

57. Engine removal, disassembly, and cleaning

58. Short block rebuilding and machining

59. Engine top end rebuilding

60. Front end service

61. Engine reassembly, installations, and break-in

sec. 11. Drive train and axle technology

62. Clutch technology

63. Clutch diagnosis, service, and repair

64. Manual transmission technology

65. Manual transmission diagnosis, service, and repair

66. Automatic transmission technology

67. Automatic transmission diagnosis, service, and repair

68. Drive shaft and transfer case technology

69. Drive shaft and transfer case diagnosis, service, and repair

70. Differential and rear drive axle diagnosis, service, and repair

72. Transaxle and front drive axle technology

73. Transaxle and front drive axle diagnosis and repair

sec. 12. Suspension and steering technology

74. Tire, wheel, and wheel bearing fundamentals

75. Tire, wheel, and wheel bearing diagnosis, service, and repair

76. suspension system technology

77. suspension system diagnosis and repair

78. Steering system technology

79. Steering system diagnosis and repair

80. Wheel alignment

sec. 13. Brake system technology

81. Brake system technology

82. Brake system diagnosis, service, and repair

83. Anti-lock brakes, traction control, and stability control

sec. 14. Heating and air conditioning technology

84. Heating and air conditioning fundamentals

85. Heating and air conditioning diagnosis, service, and repair

sec. 15. Safety systems and future technologies

86. Restraint system technology

87. Restraint system service

88. New and future technology.

section 1. Introduction to automotive technology

1. The automobile

2. Automotive careers and ASE certification

3. Basic hand tools

4. Power tools and equipment

5. The auto shop and safety

6. Automotive measurement and math

7. Service information and work orders

8. Basic electricity and electronics

9. Fasteners, gaskets, seals, and sealants

10. Vehicle maintenance, fluid service, and recycling

section 2. Engines

11. Engine fundamentals

12. Engine design classifications

13. Engine top end construction

14. Engine bottom end construction

15. Engine front end construction

16. Engine size and performance measurements

section 3. Computer systems

17. Computer system fundamentals

18. On-board diagnostics and scan tools

19. Computer system service

section 4. Fuel systems

20. Automotive fuels, gasoline and diesel combustion

21. Fuel tanks, pumps, lines, and filters

22. Gasoline injection fundamentals

23. Gasoline injection diagnosis and repair

24. Carburetor operation and service

25. Diesel injection fundamentals

26. Diesel injection diagnosis, service, and repair

27. Exhaust systems, turbochargers, and superchargers

section 5. Electrical systems

28. Automotive batteries

29. Battery testing and service

30. Starting system fundamentals

31. Starting system testing and repair

32. Charging system fundamentals

33. Charging system diagnosis, testing, and repair

34. Ignition system fundamentals

35. Ignition system problems, testing, and repair

36. Lights, instrumentation, wipers, and horns

operation and service

37. Sound systems and power accessories

38. Hybrid drive system operation and service

section 6. Cooling and lubrication systems

39. Cooling system fundamentals

40. Cooling system testing, maintenance, and repair

41. Lubrication system fundamentals

42. Lubrication system testing, service, and repair

section 7. Emission control systems

43. Emission control systems

44. Emission control system testing, service, and repair

section 8. Engine performance

45. Engine performance and driveability

46. Advanced diagnostics

47. Engine tune-up

section 9. Engine service and repair

48. Engine mechanical problems

49. Engine removal, disassembly, and parts cleaning

50. Engine bottom end service

51. Engine top end service

52. Engine front end service and engine installation

section 10. Drive trains and axles

53. Clutch fundamentals

54. Clutch diagnosis and repair

55. Manual transmission fundamentals

56. Manual transmission diagnosis and repair

57. Automatic transmission fundamentals

58. Automatic transmission service

59. Drive shafts and transfer cases

60. Drive shaft and transfer case diagnosis, service, and repair

61. Differential and rear drive axle fundamentals

62. Differential and rear drive axle diagnosis and repair

63. Transaxle and front drive axle fundamentals

64. Transaxle and front drive axle diagnosis and repair

section 11. Suspension, steering, and brakes

65. Tire, wheel, and wheel bearing fundamentals

66. Tire, wheel, and wheel bearing service

67. Suspension system fundamentals

68. Suspension system diagnosis and repair

69. Steering system fundamentals

70. Steering system diagnosis and repair

71. Brake system fundamentals

72. Brake system diagnosis and repair

73. Anti-lock brakes, traction control, and stability control

74. Wheel alignment

section 12. Heating and air conditioning

75. Heating and air conditioning fundamentals

76. Heating and air conditioning service

section 13. Safety, security, and navigation systems

77. Restraint systems

78. Restraint system service

79. Security and navigation systems, new and future technologies

80. Career success

Reference sections

Glossary of terms

Internet resources

Acknowledgments

Index.