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Heavy-Duty Truck Systems

ISBN: 9780827363915 | 0827363915
Edition: 2nd
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: ITP
Pub. Date: 9/1/1995

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SummaryTable of Contents
This significantly updated text offers technicians the most current insight available into heavy duty truck systems. After an overview of engines, it progresses systematically to provide a system-by-system explanation of diagnosis, troubleshooting, and service procedures. Covers electrical systems, transmissions, torque converters, automomatic transmissions, and more. 695 illus.
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Prefaceix
Acknowledgmentsx
Introduction to Servicing Heavy-Duty Trucks
1(16)
Truck Classifications
1(2)
Heavy-Duty Trucks
3(5)
Career Opportunities for Heavy-Duty Truck Technicians
8(3)
Job Classifications
11(3)
Advancement in the Profession
14(1)
Summary
15(1)
Review Questions
15(2)
Shop Safety and Operations
17(20)
Personal Safety
18(2)
Work Area Safety
20(2)
Shop Tool Safety
22(1)
Hazardous Materials
23(5)
Handling and Disposal of Hazardous Waste
28(1)
Shop Records
29(4)
Summary
33(1)
Review Questions
34(3)
Tools and Fasteners
37(40)
Hand Tools
38(11)
Power Tools
49(5)
Measuring Tools
54(5)
Manufacturers' Service Publications
59(6)
Fasteners
65(8)
Summary
73(1)
Review Questions
74(3)
Electrical and Electronic Systems
77(42)
Atomic Theory
78(1)
Flow of Electricity
79(1)
Measuring Electricity
80(2)
Conductors and Insulators
82(1)
Circuits
82(3)
Electrical Components
85(8)
Electrical Wiring
93(1)
Electrical Troubleshooting
94(6)
Electronic Fundamentals
100(4)
Integrated Circuits
104(1)
Microprocessors
105(5)
Electronics in Heavy-Duty Trucking
110(4)
Electronic Troubleshooting
114(2)
Summary
116(1)
Review Questions
117(2)
Charging, Starting, and Lighting Systems
119(62)
Batteries
120(5)
Battery Maintenance
125(3)
Battery Testing
128(4)
Charging the Battery
132(6)
Charging Systems
138(11)
Starting Systems
149(13)
Lighting Systems
162(1)
Headlights
163(5)
Instrument Panels and Gauges
168(8)
Windshield Wipers
176(1)
Alarm and Shutdown Systems
176(2)
Summary
178(1)
Review Questions
179(2)
Clutches
181(50)
Clutch Function
181(1)
Basic Components
182(12)
Failure Analysis
194(7)
Periodic Maintenance
201(9)
Troubleshooting Clutches
210(1)
Clutch Servicing
210(18)
Summary
228(1)
Review Questions
229(2)
Standard Transmissions
231(44)
Main and Auxiliary Gearing
232(1)
Gears
232(6)
Gear Train Configurations
238(1)
Mechanical Shift Mechanisms
238(10)
Gearshift Lever Components
248(1)
Countershaft Transmissions
249(17)
Transfer Cases
266(2)
Power Takeoff Unit
268(3)
Summary
271(1)
Review Questions
272(3)
Standard Transmission Servicing
275(42)
Lubrication
275(1)
Preventive Maintenance Inspections
276(5)
Troubleshooting
281(7)
Removing the Transmission
288(1)
Overhauling the Transmission
288(21)
Troubleshooting the Air Shift System
309(6)
Summary
315(1)
Review Questions
315(2)
Torque Converters
317(18)
Design
318(2)
Basic Operation
320(5)
Maintenance and Service
325(8)
Summary
333(1)
Review Questions
333(2)
Automatic Transmissions
335(34)
Simple Planetary Gear Sets
336(1)
Planetary Gear Set Components
336(5)
Compound Planetary Combinations
341(11)
Transmission Hydraulic Systems
352(6)
Hydraulic Retarders
358(1)
Electronic Control Automatics
359(2)
Air-Actuated Systems
361(5)
Summary
366(1)
Review Questions
367(2)
Automatic Transmission Maintenance
369(22)
Inspection and Care
369(10)
Shift Point Adjustment
379(5)
Troubleshooting
384(1)
Electronic Control Systems
384(1)
Power Takeoffs
384(4)
Summary
388(1)
Review Questions
388(3)
Drive Shafts
391(26)
Construction
391(4)
Drive Line Arrangements
395(1)
Universal Joint Working Angles
395(2)
Drive Shaft Phasing
397(1)
Drive Shaft Inspection
398(1)
Lubrication
399(2)
Universal Joint Replacement
401(6)
Chassis Vibration Diagnosis
407(7)
PTO Drive Shafts
414(1)
Summary
414(1)
Review Questions
415(2)
Heavy-Duty Truck Axles
417(56)
Types of Axles
417(1)
Drive Axles
418(15)
Lubrication
433(7)
Nondrive Axles
440(2)
Truck Axle Servicing
442(4)
Drive Axle Failure Analysis/Diagnostics
446(3)
Differential Carrier Overhaul
449(13)
Axle Adjustments, Checks, and Tests
462(8)
Summary
470(1)
Review Questions
471(2)
Steering Systems
473(56)
System Components
473(5)
Front-End Alignment
478(11)
Advanced Alignment Equipment
489(22)
Power Steering Systems
511(10)
Air-Assisted Steering Systems
521(3)
High-Performance Truck Steering
524(3)
Summary
527(1)
Review Questions
527(2)
Suspension Systems
529(38)
Spring-Type Suspensions
529(4)
Equalizing Beam Suspensions
533(2)
Torsion Bar Suspensions
535(1)
Air Bag (Spring) Suspensions
536(3)
Spring Suspension System Servicing
539(7)
Equalizer Beam Suspension System
546(5)
Air Suspension System Servicing
551(4)
Suspension Alignment
555(5)
Cab Air Systems
560(1)
Driver Air-Suspended Seats
561(1)
Ride Analysis
562(3)
Summary
565(1)
Review Questions
565(2)
Wheels and Tires
567(40)
Wheels and Rims
568(2)
Tire-to-Rim Hardware
570(1)
Tires
571(2)
Tire Care and Maintenance
573(5)
Tire, Rim, and Wheel Service
578(16)
Wheel Hubs, Bearings, and Seals
594(10)
Summary
604(1)
Review Questions
605(2)
Truck Brake Systems
607(42)
Brake Types
608(1)
Dual Circuit Air Brake System
609(5)
Brake System Balance
614(2)
Air Brake Components
616(16)
Drum Brakes
632(6)
Air Disc Brakes
638(2)
Parking and Emergency Brakes
640(6)
Antilock Brakes
646(1)
Summary
646(1)
Review Questions
647(2)
Hydraulic Braking Systems and ABS
649(34)
Hydraulic Fundamentals
650(1)
Types of Hydraulic Brakes
651(4)
Other Hydraulic Brake Components
655(6)
Air-Over-Hydraulic Systems
661(3)
Antilock Brake Systems
664(7)
ABS Configurations
671(4)
Trailer ABS
675(1)
ABS Servicing
675(2)
Electronic Braking
677(1)
Brake Certification
678(1)
Brake Inspection Testing
678(1)
Summary
679(1)
Review Questions
680(3)
Air Brake Servicing
683(44)
Maintenance and Safety
684(1)
Safety Considerations
684(1)
Maintenance Tests
685(4)
FMVSS No. 121 Compliance Tests
689(7)
Air Brake System Diagnostics
696(3)
Air Compressor Servicing
699(1)
Air Filter Servicing
699(1)
Compressor Diagnosis
700(4)
Governor Servicing
704(1)
Air Reservoir Servicing
705(1)
Air Dryer Servicing
705(3)
Air System Valve Servicing
708(3)
Brake Control Valve Servicing
711(1)
Trailer Control Brake Valve Servicing
712(1)
Spring Brake Valve Servicing
713(1)
Quick Release Valve Servicing
714(1)
Relay Valve Servicing
714(3)
Tractor Protection Valve Servicing
717(1)
Dash Control Module Servicing
718(2)
Push-Pull Type Control Valve Servicing
720(1)
Ratio Valve Servicing
720(1)
Inversion Valve Servicing
721(1)
Antilock Brake Servicing
721(2)
Summary
723(1)
Review Questions
724(3)
Truck Air Brake Mechanical and Hydraulic Systems Servicing
727(74)
Mechanical Factors
727(1)
Safety Factors
728(1)
Diagnosis
728(2)
Brake Chamber Servicing
730(1)
Spring Brake Chamber Servicing
731(8)
Manual Slack Adjuster Servicing
739(2)
Automatic Slack Adjuster Servicing
741(12)
Air Disc Brake Servicing
753(17)
Drum Brakes
770(9)
Servicing Hydraulic Brake Components
779(19)
Summary
798(1)
Review Questions
798(3)
Vehicle Retarders and Engine Brakes
801(32)
Hydraulic Retarders
802(8)
Electric Retarders
810(2)
Engine Brakes
812(5)
Engine Brake Applications
817(1)
Engine Brake Maintenance
817(10)
Exhaust Brakes
827(3)
Summary
830(1)
Review Questions
830(3)
Vehicle Chassis Frame
833(18)
Basic Frame Design
834(4)
Frame Damage
838(1)
Frame Alignment
838(3)
Repair of Frame, Side Rails, and Crossmembers
841(7)
Summary
848(1)
Review Questions
849(2)
Heavy-Duty Truck Trailers
851(22)
Trailer Size and Regulations
851(1)
Freight Van Trailers
852(4)
Refrigerated and Insulated Vans
856(4)
Other Trailer Types and Designs
860(3)
Trailer Undersides
863(5)
Trailer Maintenance
868(1)
Summary
869(1)
Review Questions
870(3)
Fifth Wheel
873(20)
Types of Fifth Wheels
874(5)
Mounting
879(1)
Operation
880(5)
Inspection
885(1)
Lubrication
885(1)
Maintenance
886(1)
Sliding Fifth Wheel
887(2)
Fifth Wheel and the Driver
889(1)
Converter Dollies
889(1)
Summary
890(1)
Review Questions
891(2)
Heavy-Duty Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems
893(60)
Theory of Heavy-Duty Air Conditioning
894(3)
Clean Air Act Requirements
897(1)
The Air-Conditioning System and Its Components
898(9)
Secondary Components
907(5)
Maintenance Procedures and Safety
912(4)
Leak Testing A System
916(3)
A/C Testing and Servicing Equipment
919(4)
Service Procedures
923(11)
Retrofitting Heavy-Duty A/C Systems From R-12 to R-134a
934(2)
Electrical System Inspection and Check
936(1)
Troubleshooting Summary
936(1)
Cab Ventilating System
936(4)
Heavy-Duty Truck Heating Systems
940(3)
Air Conditioner Heater Units
943(4)
Engine and Fuel Heaters
947(3)
Summary
950(1)
Review Questions
951(2)
Preventive Maintenance Program
953(36)
Setting Up a PM Program
954(8)
Out-of-Service or Deadlining a Vehicle
962(6)
PM Scheduling
968(4)
Lubricants
972(8)
Winterizing
980(7)
Summary
987(1)
Review Questions
987(2)
Glossary989(14)
Index1003

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