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Student Edition
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Automotive Mechanics Vol 1 & 2, 8/e
Ed May
Les Simpson

ISBN: 0070271879
Copyright year: 2010

Table of Contents


Book 1

Part 1 - Introduction to motor vehicles
Chapter 1 Motor vehicle components
Chapter 2 Workshop safety
Chapter 3Workshop practices
Chapter 4Tools and their use
Chapter 5Measuring and checking
Chapter 6Friction and bearings
Chapter 7Seals, gaskets and sealants
Chapter 8 The environment and the automotive service industry
Part 2 - Engines and engine systems
Chapter 9 Engine fundamentals
Chapter 10 Engine construction and components
Chapter 11 Cooling system and service
Chapter 12 Engine-lubricating systems
Chapter 13EFI fuel systems
Chapter 14Carburettor fuel systems
Chapter 15Gas fuel systems
Chapter 16Intake and exhaust systems
Part 3 - Manual transmissions and drives
Chapter 17Clutches
Chapter 18Clutch service
Chapter 19Manual transmission and transaxles
Chapter 20Manual transmission and transaxle service
Chapter 21Drive lines and shafts
Chapter 22Rear axles and final drives
Chapter 23Rear-axles and final-drive service
Part 4 - Running gear
Chapter 24Tyres, wheels and balance
Chapter 25Brake
Chapter 26Brake service
Chapter 27Suspension systems
Chapter 28Suspension service
Chapter 29Steering systems
Chapter 30Steering-system service
Chapter 31Wheel alignment
Part 5 - Maintenance
Chapter 32Fuels, fluids and lubricants
Chapter 33Service and maintenance
Chapter 34Basic mechanics and diagnosis
Part 6 - Basics of the electrical system
Chapter 35Basic electrics
Chapter 36Effects and applications of electric currents
Chapter 37Basic electronics
Chapter 38The battery
Appendix: The SI system of measurement
Common abbreviations
Glossary
Index

Book 2

Part 1 - Engine construction and overhaul
Chapter 1 General engine service
Chapter 2 Cylinder head and valves
Chapter 3Cylinder head and valves
Chapter 4Cylinder block, crankshaft and bearings
Chapter 5Cylinder block, crankshaft and bearings service
Chapter 6Pistons, connecting rods and bearings
Chapter 7Pistons, connecting rods and bearings service
Chapter 8 Engine measurement and performance
Chapter 9 Rotary engine
Part 2 - Fuel and engine management
Chapter 10 Electronic fuel injection and engine management
Chapter 11 Ignition systems
Chapter 12 Emission controls
Chapter 13Induction systems, turbochargers and superchargers
Chapter 14 Maintenance and diagnosis: petrol engines
Part 3 - Diesel engines
Chapter 15Diesel engines: features
Chapter 16Diesel fuel systems
Chapter 17Diesel fuel systems service
Part 4 - Alternative drive systems
Chapter 18Clutch service
Part 5 - Maintenance
Chapter 19Automatic transmissions: torque converters
Chapter 20Automatic transmissions: mechanical
Chapter 21Automatic transmissions: hydraulics and controls
Chapter 22Automatic transmissions service
Chapter 23Four wheel drive and all-wheel drive
Part 6 - Electrical systems
Chapter 24Starting system
Chapter 25Charging system
Chapter 26Body-electrical systems
Chapter 27Body-electrical service
Chapter 28Instruments and indicators
Chapter 29Body-electrical components
Part 7 - Safety, security and convenience
Chapter 30Braking: ABS, traction control and vehicle stability
Chapter 31Air conditioning
Chapter 32Seat belts and seating
Chapter 33 Supplemental restraint systems (SRS) and occupant safety
Chapter 34Remote locking, immobilisers and security
Chapter 35Cruise controls and trip computers
Chapter 36Audio and visual systems
Appendix
Abbreviations
Glossary
Index

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