The most complete visual guide to servicing medium- and heavy-duty truck systems
Written by an expert with decades of experience as an automotive and diesel technician and instructor, Truck and Trailer Systems offers comprehensive information on medium- and heavy-duty truck service. The book begins by discussing the trucking industry, professional certifications, safety, tools, and measuring equipment. Then, each system is thoroughly covered--from electrical and lighting to brakes and transmissions.
Factory procedures from the most common manufacturers for diagnosis and repair are presented along with annotated photos and diagrams. This practical, authoritative resource is essential for those starting out in the field as well as experienced professionals in need of a detailed, on-the-job reference.
Chapters include:
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Objectives
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Notes
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Cautions
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Service tips
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Photos and diagrams
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Chapter reviews
Truck and Trailer Systems covers:
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Industry safety
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Basic electrical
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Magnetism
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Batteries
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Starting system
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Charging system
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Lighting and wiring
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Computer systems
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Mobile heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems
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Tires, wheels, and wheel end systems
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Frames and suspensions
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Steering systems
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Trailers and fifth wheels
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Hydraulic brake systems
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Air brake foundation brakes
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Air brake air systems
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Antilock brake systems
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Drive lines
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Clutches
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Drive axles
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Single and twin countershaft manual transmissions
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Automated manual transmissions
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Automatic transmissions
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Allison transmission overhaul
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PMI
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Auxiliary power units
Preface
Chapter 1 : Introduction into the Trucking Industry
Chapter 2 : Safety
Chapter 3 : Tools and Measuring Equipment
Chapter 4 : Basic Electrical
Chapter 5 : Batteries
Chapter 6 : The Starting System
Chapter 7 : The Charging System
Chapter 8 : Lighting and Wiring
Chapter 9 : Computer Systems
Chapter 10 : Advanced Computer Systems
Chapter 11 : Mobile HVAC
Chapter 12 : Tires and Wheel Systems
Chapter 13 : Wheel Ends
Chapter 14 : Frame and Suspensions
Chapter 15 : Steering Systems
Chapter 16 : Trailers and Fifth Wheels
Chapter 17 : Hydraulic Brakes
Chapter 18 : Air Brake Foundation Brakes
Chapter 19 : Air Brake Air System
Chapter 20 : Anti-Lock Brake Systems
Chapter 21 : Air System Accessories
Chapter 22 : Drive Lines
Chapter 23 : Clutches
Chapter 24 : Drive Axles
Chapter 25 : Single Countershaft Manual Transmissions
Chapter 26 : Twin Countershaft Manual Transmissions
Chapter 27 : Automated Manual Transmissions
Chapter 28 : Automatic Transmissions
Chapter 29 : Allison Automatic Transmissions
Index
