Cengage Learning Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles

This comprehensive, revised text continues its tradition of providing the student an up-to-date guide to automatice transmission/transaxle powertrain systems, in an easy-to-understand format. Fundamentals or operation, ddiagnosis procedures, and service practics develop from the basic/introductory level to an in-depth and comprehensive level. The essentials for achieving ASE and NATEF certification, as well as SAE J 1930 terminology and OBD II procedures are presented throughout to aid the student in relating to real-world application of the material. Current 5-speed, electronically controlled automatic transmissions, CVT powertrains, and the "parallel shift" automatic transmisisons used by Honda and Saturn are covered thoroughly. ALSO AVAILABLE INSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO ORDER Instructor's Guide, ISBN: 0-8273-8039-9 Review Preface. Introduction to Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles, the Powertrain, and Safety. Torque Converts. Planetary Gears in Transmissions/Transaxles. Planetary Gear Systems in Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles. Hydraulic Fundamentals. Hydraulic System Fundamentals: Pumps & Valves. Hydraulic Control System: Fundamentals of Operation. Fluids and Seals. Principles of Electronification. Converter Clutch Circuit Controls. Electronic Shift Control Circuits: Principles of Operation. Diagnostic Procedures. Torque Converter Clutch Diagnosis. Electronic Shift Diagnosis. Transmission/Transaxle Removal & Installation. Torque Converter Evaluation. Transmission/Transaxle Disassembly. Transmissions/Transaxle Overhaul Practices. Subassembly Reconditioning. Transmissions/Transaxle Assembly Practices. External Fluid Leaks. Chrysler Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Summaries. Ford Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Summaries. General Motors Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Summaries. Import & Foreign Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Summaries. Appendix A. Glossary of Technical Terms. Index.