For courses in Manual Drive Trains, Automotive Transmissions and Axles, and Automotive Principles. Exceptionally thorough, this text covers every aspect of the ASE certification program with greater detail than most texts in this area. It explores the traditional rear-wheel drive, the modern front-wheel drive, and four-wheel and all-wheel drive systems considering for each system the theory of basic operation and the methods used to diagnose, adjust and to repair it.

Automotive Drivetrain and Manual Transmissions equips students for diagnosing, servicing, and repairing modern drivetrain systems and components. Utilizing a “strategy-based diagnostics” approach, this text helps students master the process of technical troubleshooting to successfully resolve the problem on the first attempt.

For sales or pricing inquiries outside of the United States, please visit: http://www.cdxauto.com/ContactUs to access a list of international CDX Automotive Account Managers. Manual Drive Train and AxlesTasksheet Manual for NATEF Proficiency is designed to guide automotive students through the tasks necessary to meet National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) requirements for National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Standard 3: Manual Drive Train and Axles. Organized by ASE topic area, companion tasks are grouped together for more efficient completion and are clearly labeled with CDX and NATEF task numbers and the NATEF priority level to help students easily manage responsibilities. This manual will assist students in demonstrating hands-on performance of the skills necessary for initial training in the automotive specialty area of manual drive trains and axles. It can also serve as a personal portfolio of documented experience for prospective employment. Used in conjunction with CDX Automotive, students will demonstrate proficiency in manual drive train and axles fundamentals, diagnosis, service, and repair.

This book on manual drive train and rear axles is divided into a Classroom Manual and Shop Manual for an improved presentation of the descriptive information and study lessons, along with representative testing, repair, and overhaul procedures. They are the core of a learning system that leads a reader from basic operation in the classroom to actual hands on experience in the shop. Satisfying all of the NATEF requirements for certification in the A3 Repair area, this book contains a significant amount of illustrations to detail all operation and repair areas of manual drive train and rear axles. Topics focus on the integration of academic and vocational standards. For automotive engineers, legal forensic specialists, and product liability lawyers.

Ideal for both novice and advanced technicians, Manual Drivetrains and Axles, 7/eprovides a complete, state-of-the-art source on the operating principles as well as the service and repair procedures for manual drivetrains and axles. Correlated to NATEF and ASE tasks, the text focuses on the generic theory that underlies the operation, diagnosis, and repair of the units and subassemblies found in the many makes and types of vehicles students will likely encounter on the job. Formatted to better meet the learning needs of today's technical trade students, it visually supports concepts covered throughout, and includes many practical shop tips that guide students through important problem-solving procedures they'll use on the job. This book is part of the Pearson Automotive Professional Technician Series, which features full-color, media-integrated solutions for today’s students and instructors covering all eight areas of ASE certification, plus additional titles covering common courses. Peer reviewed for technical accuracy, the series and the books in it represent the future of automotive textbooks.