Today's Technician

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Mark Schnubel is an associate professor and coordinator of the automotive technician and automotive management programs at Naugatuck Valley Community College in Waterbury, Connecticut. An ASE-Certified Master Automotive Technician, he has decades of experience in the automotive services industry and also holds a masters degree in education. In addition to his activities as an author and educator, Schnubel has served as an adviser to the U.S. Department of Education on academic preparation for 12th graders planning to enter job training programs after graduation.

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Make the most of your time in both the classroom and the auto shop, and learn to diagnose and service automotive suspension and steering systems with confidence. This trusted text includes a dedicated Classroom Manual that introduces essential theory and applications, plus a standalone Shop Manual focused on real-world symptoms, diagnostics, and repairs. With comprehensive coverage, accurate and up-to-date details, and abundant illustrations, this reader-friendly resource will help prepare you for success as an automotive technician or ASE certification. Now updated with extensive information on new and emerging technology and techniques--including hybrid and electric vehicles, tire plus sizing, and computer-controlled suspensions--the Seventh Edition also aligns with area A4 of the ASE Education Foundation 2017 accreditation model, including job sheets correlated to specific MLR, AST and MAST tasks.

Inhalt

1. Suspension and Steering Systems Introduction and Overview. 2. Basic Theories. 3. Tires and Wheels. 4. Wheel Bearings. 5. Shock Absorbers and Struts. 6. Front Suspension Systems. 7. Rear Suspension Systems. 8. Steering Columns and Steering Linkages. 9. Four Wheel Alignment Part I. 10. Four Wheel Alignment Part II. 11. Computer-Controlled Suspension Systems. 12. Power Steering Pumps. 13. Rack and Pinion Steering Gears and Four Wheel Steering. 14. Recirculating Ball Steering Gears.