Table of Contents

SECTION ONE AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY: Careers in the Automotive Industry. Workplace Skills.Working Safely In the Shop.Automotive Systems and Preventative Maintenance.Hand Tools and Shop Equipment.Diagnostic Equipment and Special Tools.Basic Theories and Math. SECTION TWO ENGINES: Automotive Engine Designs and Diagnosis. Engine Disassembly.Short Blocks.Cylinder Heads and Valve Trains.Lubricating and Cooling Systems.Engine Sealing and Reassembly. SECTION THREE ELECTRICITY: Basics of Electrical Systems. Basics of Electronics.General Electrical System Diagnostics and Service.Batteries: Theory, Diagnosis, and Service.Starting Systems.Charging Systems.Lighting Systems.Electrical Instrumentation.Electrical Accessories.Restraint Systems: Theory, Diagnosis, and Service. SECTION FOUR ENGINE PERFORMANCE: Ignition Systems.Ignition System Diagnosis and Service.Fuels and Other Energy Sources.Fuel Delivery Systems.Fuel Injection.Fuel Injection Diagnosis and Service.Intake and Exhaust Systems.Emission Control Systems.Emission Control System Diagnosis and Service.On Board Diagnostic Systems.On Board Diagnostic System Diagnosis and Service. SECTION FIVE MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND TRANSAXLES: Clutches.Manual Transmission and Transaxles.Manual Transmission and Transaxle Service.Drive Axles and Differentials. SECTION SIX AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND TRANSAXLES: Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles.Automatic Transmission and Transaxle Service.Four- and All-Wheel Drive. SECTION SEVEN SUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEMS: Tires and Wheels.Suspension Systems.Steering Systems.Wheel Alignment. SECTION EIGHT BRAKES: Brake Systems.Drum Brakes.Disc Brakes.Antilock Brake, Traction Control, and Stability Control Systems. SECTION NINE PASSENGER COMFORT: Heating and Air Conditioning.Heating and Air Conditioning Diagnosis and Service.