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Automotive Mechanics 1
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Automotive Mechanics 1: A Blended Learning Package, 9/e

Ed May
Les Simpson, Sydney Institute of TAFE

ISBN: 1743079664
Copyright year: 2014

Table of contents



Part 1: Introduction to motor vehicles
Ch 1 - Motor vehicle components
Ch 2 - Workshop safety
Ch 3 - Workshop practices
Ch 4 - Tools and their uses
Ch 5 - Measuring and checking
Ch 6 - Friction and bearings
Ch 7 - Seals, gaskets and sealants
Ch 8 - Workplace communications

Part 2: Engines and engine systems
Ch 9 - Engine fundamentals
Ch 10 - Engine construction and components
Ch 11 - Cooling system and service
Ch 12 - Engine-lubricating systems
Ch 13 - EFI fuel systems
Ch 14 - Intake and exhaust systems

Part 3: Manual transmissions and drives
Ch 15 - Clutches
Ch 16 - Clutch service
Ch 17 - Manual transmissions and transaxles
Ch 18 - Manual transmission and transaxle service
Ch 19 - Drive lines and shafts
Ch 20 - Rear axles and final drives
Ch 21 - Rear-axle and final-drive service

Part 4: Running gear
Ch 22 - Tyres, wheels and balance
Ch 23 - Brakes
Ch 24 - Brake service
Ch 25 - Suspension systems
Ch 26 - Suspension service
Ch 27 - Steering systems
Ch 28 - Steering-system service
Ch 29 - Wheel alignment

Part 5: Maintenance
Ch 30 - Fuels, Fluids and lubricants
Ch 31 - Service and maintenance
Ch 32 - Basic mechanics and diagnosis

Part 6: Basics of the electrical system
Ch 33 - Basic electrics
Ch 34 - Effects and applications of electric currents
Ch 35 - Basic electronics
Ch 36 - The battery

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