Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles - Softcover

Birch, Thomas W.; Rockwood, Chuck

9780131197299: Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0131197290 ISBN 13: 9780131197299

Publisher: Pearson, 2005

Automotive Transmissions and Transaxles presents comprehensive coverage of the operating principles as well as the service and repair procedures for modern automatic transmissions and transaxles. Its complete and up-to-date coverage provides readers with all the information needed to understand the latest automotive technology. Illustrations provided by some of the 48 vehicle and other manufacturers associated with MVAC, a Spanish language glossary, Real World Fixes case studies, and Service Tips all provide readers with support material, visuals, and tools to reinforce concepts and deepen understanding. KEY TOPICS: The up-to-date content begins with operating theory and progresses from service and maintenance operations to problem diagnosis and repair procedures. Features information on evolving automobile technology and modern transmissions―including electronically controlled models. Covers transmission and power train advances―e.g., continuously variable transmissions, hybrid drive systems, and 6-speed transmissions. MARKET: For modern automotive technicians.

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From the Back Cover:

Electronic control has revolutionized the field of automotive technology. Automatic transmissions and transaxles in cars today have less weight, increased gear ranges, and improved efficiency, performance, and durability. They also have increased complexity of operation. This new edition of Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles will help technicians understand and work with the new technology.

Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles presents the theory of operation for the major power transfer and control systems as wail as the diagnosis, service, and repair of common problems.

Key features of this edition:

Over 850 illustrations reinforce the concepts and show repair procedures.
Service Tips describe procedures that can help make a job flow more efficiently. Real World Fixes show actual case studies of how problems were diagnosed and repaired.
The book is oriented around the NATEF task list and meets the needs of technicians preparing for the ASE exam on automatic transmissions.

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