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Authors: Mike Thomas


Published: December 20th 2013
Edition: 1
ISBN: 9780071809535
Format: Print
Pages: 752

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Description
The most complete visual guide to servicing medium- and heavy-duty truck systems
Written by an expert with decades of experience as an automotive and diesel technician and instructor, Truck and Trailer Systems offers
comprehensive information on medium- and heavy-duty truck service. The book begins by discussing the trucking industry, professional
certications, safety, tools, and measuring equipment. Then, each system is thoroughly covered--from electrical and lighting to brakes and
transmissions.

Factory procedures from the most common manufacturers for diagnosis and repair are presented along with annotated photos and
diagrams. This practical, authoritative resource is essential for those starting out in the eld as well as experienced professionals in need
of a detailed, on-the-job reference.

Chapters include:

Objectives
Notes
Cautions
Service tips
Photos and diagrams
Chapter reviews
Truck and Trailer Systems covers:

Industry safety
Basic electrical
Magnetism
Batteries
Starting system
Charging system
Lighting and wiring
Computer systems
Mobile heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems
Tires, wheels, and wheel end systems
Frames and suspensions
Steering systems
Trailers and fth wheels
Hydraulic brake systems
Air brake foundation brakes
Air brake air systems
Antilock brake systems
Drive lines
Clutches
Drive axles
Single and twin countershaft manual transmissions
Automated manual transmissions
Automatic transmissions
Allison transmission overhaul

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Contents
Ch 1: Introduction into the Trucking Industry
Introduction and Objectives; Trucking History; Truck Manufacturers; Truck Classications; Trucking Industry Careers; Changes to the
Industry; Technician Certications; Review
Ch 2: Safety
General Safety; Fire Safety; OSHA; HAZMAT/MSDS
Ch 3: Tools and Measuring Equipment
Hand Tools; Micrometers and Precision Measuring Tools; Shop Air and Hydraulic Tools; Shop Lifting Tools and Support Stands; Lifting and
Rigging
Ch 4: Basic Electrical
Ohm's Law; Meter Familiarization; Voltage Drops; Electrical Circuits; Magnetism; Components
Ch 5: Batteries
Ch 6: The Starting System
Ch 7: The Charging System
Ch 8: Lighting and Wiring
Ch 9: Computer Systems
Ch 10: Advanced Computer Systems
Ch 11: Mobile HVAC
Ch 12: Tires and Wheel Systems
Ch 13: Wheel Ends
Ch 14: Frame and Suspensions
Ch 15: Steering Systems
Ch 16: Trailers and Fifth Wheels
Ch 17: Hydraulic Brakes
Ch 18: Air Brake Foundation Brakes
Ch 19: Air Brake Air System
Ch 20: Anti-Lock Brake Systems
Ch 21: Air System Accessories
Ch 22: Drive Lines
Ch 23: Clutches
Ch 24: Drive Axles
Ch 25: Single Countershaft Manual Transmissions
Ch 26: Twin Countershaft Manual Transmissions
Ch 27: Automated Manual Transmissions
Ch 28: Automatic Transmissions
Ch 29: Allison Automatic Transmissions
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AVAILABILITY TYPE None

ISBN (10-DIGIT) 0071809538

ISBN 9780071809535

PREVIOUS EDITION'S ISBN N/A

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FORMAT Print

BINDING Hardback

STOCK DUE N/A

EDITION 1

AUTHORS Mike Thomas

SERIES P/L CUSTOM SCORING SURVEY

DIVISION PBG

BLINK DIVISION N/A

PUBLISHED Dec 20, 2013

PUBLICATION STATUS IN PUBLICATION - ACTIVE

Downloads & Resources


Chapter 1
For Instructors
Color Photos
NATEF Correlations
Chapter Tests
PowerPoint les
Lab Manual Review Answer Key (pdf)

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