LCCN2015-487666
Table Of ContentPart1 Foundation and Safety Chapter1 Introduction to Heavy-Duty Commercial Vehicles Chapter2 Careers, Employability Skills, and Workplace Practices Chapter3 Safety, Personal Protection Equipment, and First Aid Chapter4 Basic Tools and Lubricants Chapter5 Fasteners, Locking Devices, and Lifting Equipment Part2 Electrical and Electronic Systems Chapter6 Principles of Electricity Chapter7 Generating Electricity Chapter8 Electric Circuits and Circuit Protection Chapter9 Circuit Control Devices Chapter10 Electrical Test Instruments Chapter11 Commercial Vehicle Batteries Chapter12 Advanced Battery Technologies Chapter13 Servicing Commercial Vehicle Batteries Chapter14 Heavy-Duty Starting Systems and Circuits Chapter15 Charging Systems Chapter16 Electrical Wiring and Circuit Diagrams Chapter17 Body Electrical Systems--Lighting Systems Chapter18 Body Electrical Systems--Instrumentation Chapter19 Electrical Signal Processing Chapter20 Sensors Chapter21 On-Board Vehicle Networks Chapter22 On-Board Diagnostics Part3 Suspension, Steering, and Brakes Chapter23 Commercial Vehicle Tires Chapter24 Wheel Rims and Hubs Chapter25 Front Axles and Vehicle Alignment Factors Chapter26 Truck Frames Chapter27 Suspension Systems Chapter28 Steering Systems and Integral Steering Gears Chapter29 Braking Fundamentals Chapter30 Air Brake Foundation Systems and Air Brake Circuits Chapter31 Servicing Air Brake Systems Chapter32 Antilock Braking, Vehicle Stability, and Collision Avoidance Systems Chapter33 Fundamentals of Hydraulic and Air-Over-Hydraulic Braking Systems Chapter34 Fifth Wheels and Hitching Devices Part4 Drive Trains Chapter35 Heavy-Duty Clutches Chapter36 Servicing Heavy-Duty Clutch Chapter37 Basic Gearing Concepts Chapter38 Standard Transmissions Chapter39 Servicing Standard Transmission Chapter40 Automated Manual Transmissions Chapter41 Torque Converters Chapter42 Planetary Gear Concepts Chapter43 Hydraulically Controlled Automatic Transmissions Chapter44 Maintaining Automatic Transmissions Chapter45 Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmissions Chapter46 Drive Shaft Systems Chapter47 Heavy-Duty Truck Drive Axles Chapter48 Servicing and Maintaining Drive Axles Chapter49 Introduction to Hybrid Drive Systems and Series Type-Hybrid Drives Chapter50 Allison EV Drive Hybrid System Part5 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Chapter51 Principles of Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems Chapter52 Servicing Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems Chapter53 Trailer Refrigeration Part6 Hydraulics Chapter54 Hydraulics Part7 Preventive Maintenance and Inspection Chapter55 Preventive Maintenance and Inspection
SynopsisBased on the 2014 National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) Medium/Heavy Truck Tasks Lists and ASE Certification Test Series for truck and bus specialists, Fundamentals of Medium/Heavy Duty Commercial Vehicle Systems is designed to address these and other international training standards. The text offers comprehensive coverage of every NATEF task with clarity and precision in a concise format that ensures student comprehension and encourages critical thinking. Fundamentals of Medium/Heavy Duty Commercial Vehicle Systems describes safe and effective diagnostic, repair, and maintenance procedures for today's medium and heavy vehicle chassis systems, including the most current, relevant, and practical coverage of: -Automated transmissions -Braking system technology used in vehicle stability, collision avoidance, and new stopping distance standards -Hybrid drive powertrains -Advanced battery technologies -On board vehicle networks and integrated chassis electrical control system -Automatic transmission drive shafts and drive axles -Charging, starting, vehicle instrumentation and chassis electrical systems -On-board diagnostic systems, electronic signal processing, and sensor operation -Steering, suspension, frames, hitching, and air conditioning systems -Environmental and fuel efficiency technologies Additional features include: -Up-to-date NATEF coverage -Support of ASE certification test preparation for medium-heavy truck and bus test series -A clear, accessible writing style -Reinforcement of concepts learned -Application to real-world practice -A wealth of photographs, illustrations, and step-by-step explanations with visual summaries, Based on the 2014 National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) Medium/Heavy Truck Tasks Lists and ASE Certification Test Series for truck and bus specialists, Fundamentals of Medium/Heavy Duty Commercial Vehicle Systems is designed to address these and other international training standards. The text offers comprehensive coverage of every NATEF task with clarity and precision in a concise format that ensures student comprehension and encourages critical thinking. Fundamentals of Medium/Heavy Duty Commercial Vehicle Systems describes safe and effective diagnostic, repair, and maintenance procedures for today's medium and heavy vehicle chassis systems, including the most current, relevant, and practical coverage of: - Automated transmissions - Braking system technology used in vehicle stability, collision avoidance, and new stopping distance standards - Hybrid drive powertrains - Advanced battery technologies - On board vehicle networks and integrated chassis electrical control system - Automatic transmission drive shafts and drive axles - Charging, starting, vehicle instrumentation and chassis electrical systems - On-board diagnostic systems, electronic signal processing, and sensor operation - Steering, suspension, frames, hitching, and air conditioning systems - Environmental and fuel efficiency technologies Additional features include: - Up-to-date NATEF coverage - Support of ASE certification test preparation for medium-heavy truck and bus test series - A clear, accessible writing style - Reinforcement of concepts learned - Application to real-world practice - A wealth of photographs, illustrations, and step-by-step explanations with visual summaries
LC Classification NumberTL230.2.D84F86 2016