This comprehensive text covers the substance of at least three courses in a typical program: Electrical and Electronic Systems, Drive Trains and Suspension/Steering/Brakes. In addition, the book presents introductory material on servicing, safety, tools and preventive maintenance. In combination with Bennett'sother Delmar book, Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Engines, Fuel & Computerized Management Systems 3e, and our other specialized offerings in the Modern Diesel Technology Series, this text allows Delmar to offer many topic areas in truck technology. INDICE: 1. Introduction to the Trucking Industry. 2. Shop Safety. 3. Toolsand Fasteners. 4. Maintenance and Prognostics. 5. Basic Electricity. 6. Basics of Electronics and Computers. 7. Batteries. 8. Charging Circuits. 9. Cranking Circuits. 10. Chassis Electrical Circuits. 11. Diagnosis and Repair of Electronic Circuits. 12. Chassis Data Bus Systems. 13. Basics of hydraulics. 14. Clutch Systems. 15. Mechanical Transmissions. 16. Servicing Mechanical Transmissions. 17. Torque Converters. 18. Automatic Transmissions. 19. Automatic Transmission Maintenance. 20. Electronically Automated Mechanical Transmissions. 21.Electronic Automatic Transmissions. 22. Driveshafts and Drivelines. 23. Driveand Dead Axle Systems. 24. Axle Service and Repair. 25. Alignment and Steering Systems. 26. Suspension Systems. 27. Wheels and Tires. 28. Air Brake Systems. 29. Hydraulic and Air-over-Hydraulic Braking Systems. 30. ABS and EBS. 31. Servicing Air Brakes. 32. Frame and Chassis Systems. 33. Trailers. 34. Truck Coupling Systems. 35. Heating, Cooling, and Ventilation Systems. Acronyms Glossary
- ISBN: 978-1-4390-8001-6
- Editorial: Delmar
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 1296
- Fecha Publicación: 24/03/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés