Heavy Vehicle Systems, 5th Edition

HEAVY VEHICLE SYSTEMS, International Edition provides a strong foundation for servicing medium-and heavy-duty trucks, including essential information on Electricity and Electronics, Power Train, Steering and Suspension, Brakes, Accessories Systems, and much more.

Contents for Photo Sequences
Preface
About the 5th Edition
Changes in Technology
New to This Edition
The Collaborative Process
Features of the Text
Acknowledgments

Chapter 1 : Introduction to the Trucking Industry
Chapter 2 : Shop Safety
Chapter 3 : Tools and Fasteners
Chapter 4 : Maintenance and Prognostics
Chapter 5 : Basic Electricity
Chapter 6 : Basics of Electronics and Computers
Chapter 7 : Batteries
Chapter 8 : Charging Circuits
Chapter 9 : Cranking Circuits
Chapter 10 : Chassis Electrical Circuits
Chapter 11 : Diagnosis and Repair of Electronic Circuits
Chapter 12 : Chassis Data Bus Systems
Chapter 13 : Basics of Hydraulics
Chapter 14 : Clutch Systems
Chapter 15 : Mechanical Transmissions
Chapter 16 : Servicing Mechanical Transmissions
Chapter 17 : Torque Converters
Chapter 18 : Automatic Transmissions
Chapter 19 : Automatic Transmission Maintenance
Chapter 20 : Electronically Automated Mechanical Transmissions
Chapter 21 : Electronic Automatic Transmissions
Chapter 22 : Driveshafts and Drivelines
Chapter 23 : Drive and Dead Axle Systems
Chapter 24 : Axle Service and Repair
Chapter 25 : Alignment and Steering Systems
Chapter 26 : Suspension Systems
Chapter 27 : Wheels and Tires
Chapter 28 : Air Brake Systems
Chapter 29 : Hydraulic and Air-over-Hydraulic Braking Systems
Chapter 30 : ABS and EBS
Chapter 31 : Servicing Air Brakes
Chapter 32 : Frame and Chassis Systems
Chapter 33 : Trailers
Chapter 34 : Truck Coupling Systems
Chapter 35 : Heating, Cooling, and Ventilation Systems

Appendix A : Acronyms
Appendix B : Truck Nominal Class Designations
Appendix C : Brake Shoe Identification Chart
Appendix D : Vibration Diagnosis
Appendix E : Hard Steering Troubleshooting Flow Chart
Appendix F : Dual Circuit Brake System Troubleshooting
Appendix G : Driveline Configurations
Appendix H : Measuring Driveline Angles
Appendix I : Vehicle Configurations
Appendix J : Quick Conversion Formula
Glossary
Index