Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles (Paperback)

James Halderman

ISBN 10: 0134616790 / ISBN 13: 9780134616797

Published by Pearson Education (US), Upper Saddle River, 2017

About this Item

Paperback. For courses in Automatic Transmissions - Principles, Theory or Service This book is part of the Pearson Automotive Professional Technician Series. Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles, 7th Edition provides a complete, state-of-the-art source on the operating principles as well as the service and repair procedures for modern automatic transmission transaxles, complete with the practical skills that students must master to be successful in the industry. The text focuses on the generic theory underlying the operation, diagnosis, and repair of the units and subassemblies found in the many makes and types of vehicles students are likely to encounter in their work. Formatted to appeal to today's technical trade students, Halderman uses helpful tips and visuals to bring concepts to life and guide students through the procedures. To keep your course current, all of the content is correlated to the latest NATEF tasks and ASE areas, and important changes to this edition include expanded material on transmission/transaxle hydraulic systems, now split into to three separate chapters for easier learning; over 50 new full-colour line drawings and photos to bring the content alive; new case studies added to selected chapters; the addition of global electrical symbols to Chapter 8; and a new format for describing systems and components that makes learning complex systems easier. All terms used in this edition adhere to the SAE J1930 standard. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles (Paperback)
• Publisher: Pearson Education (US), Upper Saddle River
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0134616790
• ISBN 13: 9780134616797
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles, 7/e provides a complete, state-of-the-art source on the operating principles as well as the service and repair procedures for modern automatic transmission transaxles, complete with the practical skills that students must master to be successful in the industry. The text focuses on the generic theory underlying the operation, diagnosis, and repair of the units and subassemblies found in the many makes and types of vehicles students are likely to encounter in their work. Formatted to appeal to today's technical trade students, Halderman uses helpful tips and visuals to bring concepts to life and guide students through the procedures.

This book is part of the Pearson Automotive Professional Technician Series, which provides full-color, media-integrated solutions for today’s students and instructors covering all eight areas of ASE certification, plus additional titles covering common courses. Peer reviewed for technical accuracy, the series and the books in it represent the future of automotive textbooks.

About the Author

Jim Halderman brings a world of experience, knowledge, and talent to his work. His automotive service experience includes working as a flat-rate technician, a business owner, and a professor of automotive technology at a leading U.S. community college for more than 20 years. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio Northern University and a Master’s degree in Education from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Jim also holds a U.S. Patent for an electronic transmission control device. He is an ASE certified Master Automotive Technician and is also Advanced Engine Performance (L1) ASE certified. Jim is the author of many automotive textbooks, all published by Pearson Education. Jim has presented numerous technical seminars to national audiences, including the California Automotive Teachers (CAT) and the Illinois College Automotive Instructor Association (ICAIA). He is also a member and presenter at the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT). Jim was also named Regional Teacher of the Year by General Motors Corporation and a member of the advisory committee for the department of technology at Ohio Northern University.