Manual Drive Trains and Axles, 4th Edition

By: Chris Johanson and James E. Duffy
Copyright: 2021
Subject: Automotive
Grade Level: 9-14
Manual Drive Trains and Axles details the theory, operation, diagnosis, and service of modern drive train components. It includes information on the latest clutches, manual transmissions and transaxles, solid and independent rear axle assemblies, drive shafts and drive axles, U-joints, and CV joints. Basic drive train components, such as gears, bearings, and seals, are identified and explained. The text also includes detailed explanations of electronically controlled systems and coverage of scan tool use and code retrieval to aid in diagnosis. This is a valuable resource to those preparing for ASE Certification Test A3, Manual Drive Train and Axles.
  • The text correlates to the Manual Drive Train and Axles section of the 2017 ASE Education Foundation Task List.
  • Detailed coverage of the use of drive train tools and service equipment, including micrometers and calipers, prepares students for the workplace.
  • The text features a comprehensive chapter on noise-, vibration-, and harshness-related problems.
  • Optional EduHub learning hub offers an online collection of eBook content, interactive practice, and auto-graded ASE-type test preparation questions.

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Drive Trains
2. Shop Safety and Environmental Protection
3. Special Service Tools
4. Gears, Chains, and Bearings
5. Sealing Materials, Fasteners, and Lubricants
6. Clutch Construction and Operation
7. Clutch Problems, Troubleshooting, and Service
8. Manual Transmission Construction and Operation
9. Manual Transmission Problems, Troubleshooting, and Service
10. Manual Transaxle Construction and Operation
11. Manual Transaxle Problems, Troubleshooting, and Service
12. Drive Shaft Assembly Construction and Operation
13. Drive Shaft Assembly Problems, Troubleshooting, and Service
14. Constant-Velocity Axle Construction and Operation
15. Constant-Velocity Axle Problems, Troubleshooting, and Service
16. Rear Axle Assembly Construction and Operation
17. Rear Axle Assembly Problems, Troubleshooting, and Service
18. Four-Wheel Drive Component Construction and Operation
19. Four-Wheel Drive Problems, Troubleshooting, and Service
20. Noise, Vibration, and Harshness Service
21. ASE Certification
22. Career Preparation
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Correlations
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About the Author(s)

Chris Johanson - has been involved in the automotive service industry for more than 35 years, as a technician, instructor, and author. He has a bachelor’s degree in industrial arts education and has written several books on the subject of automotive technology. Mr. Johanson is an ASE-certified master technician and has ASE certifications in Advanced Engine Performance (L1), Light Vehicle Diesel Engines (A9), Light-Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicles (L3), Auto Maintenance and Light Repair (G1), Exhaust Systems (X1) and Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling.

James E. Duffy - has devoted much of his professional life to developing educational materials that help people understand vocational and technical subjects. Mr. Duffy earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology from Indiana State University. After college, Mr. Duffy worked as an automotive instructor at Brandon High School in Brandon, Florida, and at Hillsborough Adult Education Center in Tampa, Florida. After teaching for several years, Mr. Duffy joined Goodheart-Willcox Publisher as a technical editor and eventually began writing textbooks. In addition to Modern Automotive Technology, Mr. Duffy's books include Auto Electricity and Electronics, Auto Engine Repair, Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles, and Manual Drive Trains and Axles.