Heavy Duty Truck Systems,9780766813403

Heavy Duty Truck Systems

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Edition: 3rd
ISBN13: 9780766813403
ISBN10: 0766813401
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2000-12-07
Publisher(s): CENGAGE Delmar Learning
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Summary

The third edition of this best-selling comprehensive introduction to servicing medium-heavy duty trucks has been significantly updated and expanded. Coverage added includes twelve new or expanded chapters, including a comprehensive introduction to electricity and electronics, the latest on electronic automatic transmissions, updated braking systems including ABS, and completely revised chapters on air-conditioning to make it compliant with today's standards. In addition to the revisions to the book, there is now a comprehensive support package including an all new workbook featuring numerous and practical job-sheets for lab activities.

Table of Contents

Contents for Photo Sequences ix
Preface xi
About the Book xi
Changes in Technology xi
New to This Edition xi
Students in the Teaching and Learning Process xii
Features of the Text xiii
Acknowledgments xvi
Introduction to Servicing Heavy-Duty Trucks
1(16)
Truck Classifications
2(2)
Heavy-Duty Trucks
4(3)
Career Opportunities for Heavy-Duty Truck Technicians
7(3)
Job Classifications
10(4)
Advancement in the Profession
14(3)
Shop Safety and Operations
17(18)
Personal Safety
18(2)
Work Area Safety
20(3)
Shop Tool Safety
23(1)
Hazardous Materials
23(5)
Handling and Disposal of Hazardous Waste
28(1)
Shop Records
29(6)
Tools and Fasteners
35(42)
Hand Tools
36(11)
Power Tools
47(4)
Measuring Tools
51(5)
Manufacturers' Service Publications
56(7)
Fasteners
63(14)
Preventive Maintenance Program
77(36)
Setting Up a PM Program
78(7)
Out-of-Service or Deadlining a Vehicle
85(2)
PM Scheduling
87(8)
Lubricants
95(9)
Winterizing
104(9)
Fundamentals of Electricity
113(38)
Atomic Structure and Electron Movement
115(4)
Conductors and Insulators
119(1)
Current Flow
120(2)
Magnetism
122(2)
Electromagnetism
124(1)
Electrical Current Characteristics and Sources of Electricity
125(1)
Sources of Electricity
125(2)
Electrical Circuits and Ohm's Law
127(7)
Electric Motor and Generator Principles
134(3)
Coils, Transformers, and Solenoids
137(2)
Battery Operating Principles
139(8)
Battery Ratings
147(4)
Fundamentals of Electronics and Computers
151(32)
Using Electronic Signals
152(2)
Semiconductors
154(2)
Diodes
156(2)
Transistors
158(3)
Photonic Semiconductors
161(1)
Testing Semiconductors
162(2)
Integrated Circuits (I/Cs)
164(1)
Gates and Truth Tables
164(2)
Binary System Basics
166(1)
Microprocessors
167(7)
Data Retention in Vehicle ECMs
174(1)
Collision Warning Systems (CWSs)
175(8)
Charging, Cranking, and Chassis Electrical Circuits
183(62)
Electrical System Safety
184(1)
Battery Maintenance
184(3)
Battery Testing
187(5)
Charging the Battery
192(6)
Charging Systems
198(11)
Starting Systems
209(13)
Lighting Systems
222(2)
Headlights
224(12)
Windshield Wipers
236(1)
Alarm and Shutdown Systems
236(1)
Rapid Checking of a Truck Electrical Circuit
237(8)
Diagnosis and Repair of Electronic Circuits
245(40)
Types of EST
247(1)
Flash or Blink Codes
247(1)
Using Digital Multimeters
248(8)
ProLink 9000
256(6)
ProLink Tasks
262(4)
PCs and OEM Software
266(5)
Electronic Troubleshooting
271(1)
SAE/ATA J 1587/J 1708/J 1939 Codes and Protocols
272(2)
Troubleshooting VORAD
274(1)
Electrical Wiring, Connector, and Terminal Repair
275(5)
Splicing Guidelines
280(5)
Clutches
285(46)
Clutch Function
285(1)
Basic Components
286(13)
Troubleshooting
299(2)
Periodic Maintenance
301(11)
Clutch Servicing
312(19)
Standard Transmissions
331(42)
Main and Auxiliary Gearing
332(1)
Gears
333(5)
Gear Train Configurations
338(1)
Mechanical Shift Mechanism
338(10)
Gearshift Lever Components
348(1)
Countershaft Transmissions
349(17)
Transfer Cases
366(2)
Power Takeoff Unit
368(5)
Standard Transmission Servicing
373(44)
Lubrication
373(2)
Preventive Maintenance Inspections
375(4)
Troubleshooting
379(5)
Removing the Transmission
384(1)
Overhauling the Transmission
384(25)
Troubleshooting the Air Shift System
409(8)
Torque Converters
417(20)
Design
418(3)
Basic Operation
421(6)
Maintenance and Service
427(10)
Automatic Transmissions
437(28)
Simple Planetary Gear Sets
437(1)
Planetary Gear Set Components
438(6)
Compound Planetary Gear Sets
444(10)
Transmission Hydraulic Systems
454(7)
Hydraulic Retarders
461(4)
Automatic Transmission Maintenance
465(20)
Inspection and Care
466(9)
Shift Point Adjustment
475(4)
Troubleshooting
479(1)
Power Takeoffs
480(5)
Electronically Automated Standard Transmissions
485(18)
Transmission Identification
486(1)
AutoShift Components
487(7)
Transmission Controller
494(2)
Vehicle Automation Components
496(2)
Fault Detection and Data Links
498(2)
Rockwell Meritor ESS and NoClutch
500(3)
Allison Commercial Electronic Control (CEC) Transmission
503(18)
Electronic Control of Allison CEC Transmissions
504(7)
Electro-Hydraulic Circuit Management
511(5)
Electrical Failure
516(1)
Vehicle Interface
517(1)
Troubleshooting
517(4)
Allison World Transmission
521(40)
Introduction
522(5)
Input Modules
527(1)
Gearbox Modules
528(6)
WTEC II and III Electronics
534(4)
Output Circuit
538(3)
The WT Hydraulic Circuit
541(1)
Allison WT Torque Paths and Hydraulic Range Management
542(12)
Troubleshooting WT Transmissions
554(7)
Drive Shafts
561(32)
Construction
562(3)
Driveline Arrangements
565(1)
Universal Joint Working Angles
566(1)
Drive Shaft Phasing
567(1)
Drive Shaft Inspection
568(1)
Lubrication
569(2)
Universal Joint Replacement
571(6)
Chassis Vibration Diagnosis
577(7)
PTO Drive Shafts
584(1)
Driveline Retarders
585(8)
Heavy-Duty Truck Axles
593(28)
Types of Axles
593(1)
Drive Axles
594(14)
Lubrication
608(7)
Nondrive Axles
615(6)
Heavy Duty Truck Axle Service and Repair
621(32)
Truck Axle Lubrication
622(3)
Truck Axle Cleaning
625(1)
Truck Axle Inspection
625(1)
Carrier, Axle, and Gearing Identification
625(1)
Drive Axle Failure Analysis/Diagnostics
626(3)
Differential Carrier Overhaul
629(13)
Axle Adjustments, Checks, and Tests
642(11)
Steering Systems
653(50)
System Components
654(4)
Front-End Alignment
658(11)
Electronic Alignment Equipment
669(1)
Power Steering Systems
669(27)
Air Assisted Steering Systems
696(2)
High-Performance Truck Steering
698(5)
Suspension Systems
703(38)
Leaf Spring-Type Suspensions
704(4)
Equalizing Beam Suspensions
708(2)
Torsion Bar Suspensions
710(1)
Air Spring Suspensions
711(3)
Spring Suspension System Servicing
714(6)
Equalizer Beam Suspension System Servicing
720(6)
Air Suspension System Servicing
726(4)
Suspension Alignment
730(4)
Cab Air Suspensions
734(1)
Driver Air Suspended Seats
735(1)
Ride Analysis
736(5)
Wheels and Tires
741(44)
Wheels and Rims
742(2)
Tire-to-Rim Hardware
744(1)
Tires
745(2)
Tire Care and Maintenance
747(4)
Tire, Rim, and Wheel Service
751(17)
Wheel Hubs, Bearings, and Seals
768(17)
Truck Brake Systems
785(50)
The Air Supply Circuit
790(8)
Primary Circuit
798(1)
Secondary Circuit
799(2)
Dash Control and the Parking/Emergency Circuit
801(3)
Trailer Circuit
804(3)
Foundation Brakes
807(5)
Air Brake System Components
812(16)
Brake System Balance
828(7)
Hydraulic Brakes and Air-Over-Hydraulic Brake Systems
835(28)
Hydraulic Brake Fluid
836(1)
Hydraulic Brake System Components
836(8)
Air-Over-Hydraulic Brake Systems
844(3)
Hydraulic Brake Service Procedures
847(10)
Hydraulic ABS
857(6)
ABS and EBS
863(24)
Basics of ABS Operation
864(1)
Types of ABS
865(1)
ABS Components
865(8)
ABS Configurations
873(2)
Automatic Traction Control (ATC) Systems
875(1)
Trailer ABS
876(2)
ABS Diagnostics
878(2)
ABS Service Procedure
880(4)
Electronic Braking Systems (EBS)
884(3)
Air Brake Servicing
887(54)
Maintenance and Safety
887(4)
Test Equipment
891(2)
Assessing Brake System Performance
893(5)
Supply Circuit Service
898(7)
Service Application Circuit
905(6)
Parking/Emergency Circuit
911(6)
Slack Adjusters
917(3)
Trailer Brake System
920(1)
Foundation Brake Service
920(7)
Brake Adjustment
927(4)
General Brake Valve Troubleshooting
931(2)
Service Procedures on Air Disc Brakes
933(1)
Brake Certification, Inspection, and Testing
933(8)
Vehicle Chassis Frame
941(18)
Basic Frame Design
942(3)
Frame Damage
945(1)
Frame Alignment
946(3)
Repair of Frame, Side Rails, and Crossmembers
949(10)
Heavy-Duty Truck Trailers
959(20)
Freight Van Trailers
962(4)
Refrigerated and Insulated Vans
966(3)
Other Trailer Types and Designs
969(2)
Trailer Undersides
971(4)
Trailer Maintenance
975(4)
Fifth Wheels and Coupling Systems
979(24)
Types of Fifth Wheels
980(3)
Fifth Wheel Height and Location
983(1)
Principles of Fifth Wheel Operation
983(5)
Fifth-Wheel Maintenance
988(5)
Mounting Fifth Wheels
993(3)
Sliding Fifth Wheels
996(1)
Kingpins and Upper Couplers
997(3)
Pintle Hooks
1000(3)
Heavy-Duty Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Systems
1003(50)
Basic Principles of Refrigeration
1004(1)
Refrigerant
1005(3)
The Refrigeration Cycle
1008(2)
Air Conditioning System Components
1010(12)
Safety Precautions
1022(1)
Performance Testing an A/C System
1023(3)
A/C Service Equipment
1026(4)
A/C Service Procedures
1030(8)
Common A/C Problems
1038(3)
Retrofitting an R-134 System to an R-12 System
1041(1)
Cab Ventilating and Heating Systems
1042(1)
Liquid Cooled Heating System
1042(4)
Electronically Managed Climate Control
1046(7)
Glossary 1053(12)
Index 1065

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