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by Chris Johanson (Author), James E. Duffy (Author), Anthony M. Heathcoat (Author)
Manual Drive Trains and Axles correlates to the Manual Drive Train and Axles section of the 2024 ASE Education Foundation Task List and is a valuable resource to those preparing for ASE Certification Test A3, Manual Drive Train and Axles. It details the theory, operation, diagnosis, and service of modern drive train components. The text includes information on the latest clutches, manual transmissions and transaxles, solid and independent rear axle assemblies, drive shafts and drive axles, U-joints, and CV joints. Basic drive train components, such as gears, bearings, and seals, are identified and explained. The text also includes detailed explanations of electronically controlled systems and coverage of scan tool use and code retrieval to aid in diagnosis. The text features a comprehensive chapter on noise-, vibration-, and harshness-related problems. Detailed coverage of the use of drive train tools and service equipment, including micrometers and calipers, prepares students for the workplace.
