Manual Drivetrains and Axles

Jim Halderman brings a world of experience, knowledge, and talent to his work. His automotive service experience includes working as a flat-rate technician, a business owner, and a professor of automotive technology at a leading U.S. community college for more than 20 years. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio Northern University and a Master's degree in Education from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Jim also holds a U.S. Patent for an electronic transmission control device. He is an ASE certified Master Automotive Technician and is also Advanced Engine Performance (L1) ASE certified. Jim is the author of many automotive textbooks, all published by Pearson Education. Jim has presented numerous technical seminars to national audiences, including the California Automotive Teachers (CAT) and the Illinois College Automotive Instructor Association (ICAIA). He is also a member and presenter at the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT). Jim was also named Regional Teacher of the Year by General Motors Corporation and a member of the advisory committee for the department of technology at Ohio Northern University.

Chapter 1 Service Information, Tools, and Safety
Chapter 2 Environmental and Hazardous Materials
Chapter 3 Introduction to Drivetrains
Chapter 4 Clutch Parts and Operation
Chapter 5 Clutch Diagnosis and Service
Chapter 6 Manual Transmissions Parts and Operation
Chapter 7 Manual Transaxle Parts and Operation
Chapter 8 Manual Transmission/Transaxle Diagnosis and Service
Chapter 9 Drive Shafts and CV Joints
Chapter 10 Drive Axle Shaft and CV Joint Service
Chapter 11 Wheel Bearings and Service
Chapter 12 Drive Axles and Differentials
Chapter 13 Drive Axle and Differential Diagnosis and Service
Chapter 14 Drivetrain Electricity and Electronics
Chapter 15 Four-Wheel and All-Wheel Drive
Chapter 16 Four-Wheel Drive Diagnosis and Service
Chapter 17 Vibration and Noise Diagnosis and Correction
Appendix 1 Sample ASE-Type Certification Test
Appendix 2 2013 NATEF Correlation Chart
Glossary
Index