Automotive Mechanics covers the latest developments in Automotive Design, Construction, Operation, Diagnosis and Service. The new developments have been demonstrated with the various illustrations and pictures. Typical specifications and sample service procedures introduce to the student to the way Automotive manufacturers and service instructors recommend that diagnosis and service procedures be performed.

PART 1 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE AND SHOP WORK

Chapter 1 Introduction to the Automobile
Chapter 2 Your Job in Automotive Service
Chapter 3 Shop Work and Service Information
Chapter 4 Automotive Shop Safety
Chapter 5 Measuring Systems and Measuring Tools
Chapter 6 Automotive Fasteners, Gaskets, and Sealants
Chapter 7 Shop Hand Tools
Chapter 8 Shop Equipment and Power Tools


PART 2 AUTOMOTIVE ENGINES

Chapter 9 Fundamentals of Engine Operation
Chapter 10 Electricity and Electronic Engine Controls
Chapter 11 Piston-Engine Operation
Chapter 12 Engine Types and Classifications
Chapter 13 Engine Construction
Chapter 14 Valves and Valve Trains
Chapter 15 Engine Measurements and Performance


PART 3 AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE SYSTEMS

Chapter 16 Automotive Engine Fuels
Chapter 17 Engine Fuel and Exhaust Systems
Chapter 18 Superchargers and Turbochargers
Chapter 19 Electronic Fuel-Injection Systems
Chapter 20 Fuel-Injected Fuel Systems: Diagnosis and Service
Chapter 21 Carburetors
Chapter 22 Carbureted Fuel Systems: Diagnosis and Service
Chapter 23 Diesel Fuel-Injection Systems
Chapter 24 Engine Lubricating Systems
Chapter 25 Engine Cooling Systems
Chapter 26 Cooling-System Service


PART 4 AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

Chapter 27 Automotive Electric and Electronic Systems
Chapter 28 Automotive Battery: Construction and Service
Chapter 29 Starting System: Operation and Service
Chapter 30 Charging System: Operation and Service
Chapter 31 Contact-Point Ignition System
Chapter 32 Electronic Ignition Systems
Chapter 33 Ignition-System Diagnosis and Service
Chapter 34 Lights, Safety and Signaling, and Driver Information and Control Devices


PART 5 ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND DRIVEABILITY

Chapter 35 Automotive Emission-Control Systems
Chapter 36 Servicing Emission-Control Systems
Chapter 37 Engine Test Equipment and Tuneup
Chapter 38 Engine Performance and Driveability Diagnosis


PART 6 AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE SERVICE

Chapter 39 Engine Service: Cylinder Head and Valve Trains
Chapter 40 Engine Service : Connecting Rods, Rod Bearing
Chapter 41 Engine Service : Crankshafts and Cylinder Blocks


PART 7 AUTOMOTIVE DRIVE TRAINS

Chapter 42 Automotive Clutches: Operation and Service
Chapter 43 Manual Transmissions and Transaxles
Chapter 44 Manual Transmissions and Transaxies: Diagnosis and Service
Chapter 45 Diveshafts, Universal Joints, Differentials, and Drive Axles
Chapter 46 Four-Wheel Drive, Transfer Cases, and Viscous Couplings
Chapter 47 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles
Chapter 48 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles: Diagnosis and Service


PART 8 AUTOMOTIVE CHASSIS

Chapter 49 Automotive Suspension Systems
Chapter 50 Automotive Steering Systems
Chapter 51 Wheel-Alignment, steering , and suspension service
Chapter 52 Automotive Brakes
Chapter 53 Antilock Braking, Traction Control, and Brake Diagnosis and Service 54. Tires and Wheels: Construction and Service
Chapter 54 Tires and Wheels: Construction and Service


PART 9 AUTOMOTIVE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING 55. VENTILATION, HEATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

Chapter 55 Ventilation, Heating, and Air Conditioning
Chapter 56 Heater and Air-Conditioner Service
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