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.

He has a bachelor of science degree from Ohio Northern University and a master’s degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Jim also holds a US patent for an electronic transmission control device. He is an ASE-certified master automotive technician (A1-A9) plus G1, L1, and L3.

Jim is the author of 18 automotive textbooks, all published by Pearson. 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 of and presenter at the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT). Jim was named Regional Teacher of the Year by General Motors Corporation and a member of the advisory board for the technological studies department of Ohio Northern University.

Jim and his wife, Michelle, live in Dayton, Ohio. You can reach Jim at jim@jameshalderman.com.

1. Service Information, Work Orders, and Vehicle Identification
   
2. Tools and Safety
   
3. Environmental and Hazardous Materials
   
4. Tires and Wheels
   
5. Tire-Pressure Monitoring Systems
   
6. Tire and Wheel Service
   
7. Suspension System Components and Operation
   
8. Front Suspension and Service
   
9. Rear Suspension and Service
   
10. Electronic Suspension Systems
    
11. Electronic Stability Control Systems
    
12. Steering Columns and Gears
    
13. Steering Linkage and Service
    
14. Hydraulic Power Steering Systems
    
15. Electric Power Steering Systems
    
16. Wheel Bearings and Service
    
17. DriveShafts and CV Joints
    
18. DriveShaft and CV Joint Service
    
19. Wheel Alignment Principles
    
20. Alignment Diagnosis and Service
    
21. Vibration and Noise Diagnosis and Correction
    

Appendix 1: Sample Suspension And Steering (A4) ASE-type Certification Test

Appendix 2: 2017 ASE Correlation Chart

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