Automotive Chassis Systems - Softcover

Halderman, James D.; Mitchell, Chase

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0132384876 ISBN 13: 9780132384872

Publisher: Pearson, 2007

Synopsis

Part of Prentice Hall’s Professional Technician series, Automotive Chassis System, 4e is organized around the ASE automobile test content area for Brakes (A5) and Suspension and Steering (A4). Featuring complete coverage of parts, operation, design, and troubleshooting techniques, it correlates material to task lists specified by ASE and NATEF and emphasizes a diagnostic approach throughout. Chapter features include Tech Tips, Diagnostic Stories, High-Performance Tips, Frequently Asked Questions and more. Packaged with a multi-media CD-ROM, the approach includes live action videos, flash animations, an ASE test preparation website and worksheets designed to prepare students for certification and their duties on-the-job.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

This revised text covers material necessary for the Suspension and Steering (A4) area of certification as specified by ASE and NATEF The book focuses primarily on problem diagnosis, and diagnostic stories are included throughout to help illustrate how real problems are solved. Topical coverage examines the critical parts of a particular chassis system; their purpose, function, and operation; and how to test and diagnose each system.

Readers will greatly benefit from the printed text's many innovations. For example, photo sequences show the important steps in particular chassis maintenance and repair procedures. Complementing the book is an accompanying multimedia CDROM. The CD includes sound, animation, color photos with narration, and the ASE (NATEF) task list for both the Automotive Brakes and the Suspension and Steering ASE areas. Rounding out the comprehensive package is an accompanying worktext that will help instructors and students to apply the material covered to everyday activities. Also included with the book is a coupon entitling the owner to free access to an ASE test preparation site for an extended time period, allowing students to study at their own pace.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0132384876
• ISBN 13: 9780132384872
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 816