Automotive Excellence, Volume 1 is an automotive technology text designed to meet both the technical and academic standards as defined by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), the organization that oversees ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certification. Automotive Excellence, Volume 1 focuses students’ education and training on the necessary technical skills and correlated communication, mathematics, and science necessary to pass the ASE Certification tests.
Automotive Excellence, Volume 2 is an automotive technology text designed to meet both the technical and academic standards as defined by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), the organization that oversees ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certification. Automotive Excellence, Volume 2 focuses students’ education and training on the necessary technical skills and correlated communication, mathematics, and science necessary to pass the ASE Certification tests.
Volume 2 contains Engine Repair, Heating & Air Conditioning, Automatic Transmission & Transaxle, and Manual Drive Train & Axles.
Volume I
Part I : Automotive Technician's Handbook Chapter 1 : The Automotive Industry Chapter 2 : Automotive Safety Practices Chapter 3 : Automotive Tools & Equipment
Part II : Brakes Chapter 1 : Brake System Operation Chapter 2 : Diagnosing & Repairing The Hydraulic System Chapter 3 : Diagnosing & Repairing Drum Brakes Chapter 4 : Diagnosing & Repairing Disc Brakes Chapter 5 : Diagnosing & Repairing Power Boosters Chapter 6 : Diagnosing & Repairing Parking Brakes Chapter 7 : Diagnosing & Repairing Anti-Lock Brakes
Part III : Electrical & Electronic Systems Chapter 1 : Electrical System Operation Chapter 2 : Diagnosing & Servicing The Battery Chapter 3 : Diagnosing & Repairing The Starting System Chapter 4 : Diagnosing & Repairing The Charging System Chapter 5 : Diagnosing & Repairing Lighting Systems Chapter 6 : Diagnosing & Repairing Accessory and Safety Systems
Part IV : Engine Performance Chapter 1 : Piston Engine Operation Chapter 2 : Diagnosing Engine Problems Chapter 3 : Inspecting & Testing Sensors and Actuators Chapter 4 : Diagnosing & Repairing Air Induction Systems Chapter 5 : Diagnosing & Repairing Fuel Systems Chapter 6 : Diagnosing & Repairing Ignition Systems Chapter 7 : Using Computer Diagnostics : OBD - I Chapter 8 : Using Computer Diagnostics : OBD - II Chapter 9 : Diagnosing & Repairing Emission Control Systems
Part V : Suspension & Steering
Chapter 1 : Diagnosing & Repairing Steering Systems Chapter 2 : Diagnosing & Repairing Suspension Systems Chapter 3 : Diagnosing, Adjusting, & Repairing Wheel Alignment Chapter 4 : Diagnosing & Repairing Tires and Wheels
Glossary
Index
Volume II
Part I : Automotive Technician's Handbook Chapter 1 : The Automotive Industry Chapter 2 : Automotive Safaty Practices Chapter 3 : Automotive Tools & Equipment
Part II : Engine Repair Chapter 1 : Piston Engine Opretion Chapter 2 : Diagnosing & Repairing Cooling and Lubricating Systems Chapter 3 : Diognosing Engine Problems Chapter 4 : Engine Removal, Disassembly, and Cleaning Chapter 5 : Inspecting & Measuring Engine Components Chapter 6 : Servicing Cylinder Heads Chapter 7 : Servicing The Block Assembly Chapter 8 : Engine Assembly and Installation
Part III : Heating & Air Conditioning Chapter 1 : Heating and Air Conditioning Operation Chapter 2 : Diagnosing & Reairing Heating and Engine Cooling Systems Chapter 3 : Dianosing Air Conditioning Systems Chapter 4 : Recovery & Recharging Air Conditing System Chapter 5 : Repairing Air Conditioning Components Chapter 6 : Diagnosing & Repairing Control System
Part IV : Automatic Transmission & Transaxle Chapter 1 : Transmission and Transaxle Fundamentals Chapter 2 : Diagosing & Repiring Torque Conveters and Gear Trains Chapter 3 : Hydraulic Principles Chapter 4 : Diagnosing & Repiring Hydraulic Contol Systems Chapter 5 : Diagnosing & Repairing Apply Comonents Chapter 6 : Diagnosing & Repairing Electronic Controls Chapter 7 : Rebuilding an Automatic Transmission or Transaxle