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The Introductory Guide to Motor Vehicle Maintenance; Light Vehicles

The Introductory Guide to Motor Vehicle Maintenance; Light Vehicles

The Introductory Guide to Motor Vehicle Maintenance; Light Vehicles

The Introductory Guide to Motor Vehicle Maintenance; Light Vehicles

Overview

An Introductory Guide To Motor Vehicle Maintenance is a component-by-component survey of automobiles structured to support apprentice mechanics at school and in the workplace. This straight-forward and engaging textbook has comprehensive chapters on engines, gearboxes, and the vehicle body, a clear description of electrical principles and systems, and a guide to the workplace and how to work safely in it. Each chapter has a check-list of typical service tasks, as well as detailed but easy explanations of operation. Auto mechanic students and apprentices as well as practical car enthusiasts will find this book very helpful.

• Learner-focused language and layout

• Clear diagrams and cutaways

• Guide to tools

• Typical service tasks identified and described

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781903348246
Publisher: EMS Publishing UK
Publication date: 08/16/2010
Series: Introductory Guide to
Pages: 360
Product dimensions: 7.80(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Editor Philip Knott qualified as an automobile technician before going on to deliver technical training and produce manufacturers' vehicle workshop manuals. He now develops apprentice training programs and associated educative material.

Editor Adam Roylance taught in the automotive sector for 16 years. He currently produces learning materials for schools and the automotive industry.

Table of Contents

01 Understanding the workplace 07

Health and safety 08

Acting up (the legislation) 09

Working with hazarsdous substances 12

What is a risk assessment? 16

Personal protection 19

Getting a handle on it 20

Safe use of machinery and equipment 23

Until the ambulance arrives... 24

Basic first aid 25

How does the motor industry work 27

Dealerships 27

Other sectors 28

Professional bodies and careers advice 29

Motor industry laws 30

Developing and maintaining 31

Effective working relationships The service charter 32

Terms of employment 32

Equal opportunities 33

02 The right tool for the job 37

Fastners 39

Handtools 40

Measuring tools 47

Looking at fabrication 52

03 Vehicle 59

Identifying the body 61

Laying 'em out 62

Powertrain arrangement 62

04 Servicing & maintenance 65

Types of vehicle inspection 67

Technical data 69

Documentation 71

Equipment requirements 71

05 Wheels and tyres 77

Wheels 78

Tyres 80

Tyre wear 84

Wheel balancing 86

Run-flat tyres 87

Wheels & tyres service and inspection table 89

06 Brakes 91

Branking systems 92

Drum brakes 94

Disc brakes 97

Parking brake 100

Hydraulic circuits and master cylinders 102

Anti-lock brake system 108

Brake fluid 112

Final notes and braking calculations 114

Fault finding chart 115

Brake service and inspection table 115

07 Body 119

Chassis 123

Component support 127

Classification of body 128

Body components 129

Vehicle dynamics 130

Vehicle identification numbers 132

Public safety regulations 132

Other essential features 133

Body service and inspection table 136

Safety features 137

SRS System Service and inspection table 142

08 Suspension 145

Suspension 146

Terming it right 146

Types of springs 149

Gas, air and oil 152

Laying it out 154

Examples of suspension systems 157

Suspension service and inspection table 160

09 Steering 163

Steer-eo-types 164

Steering suspension geometry 168

Powering up 169

Steering service and inspection table 175

10 Electrical principles 177

The fundamentals 179

Wiring diagrams 183

Types of circuit 184

Possible circuit problems 185

Magnetism 187

Measuring equipment 193

11 Electrical systems 197

What is a battery? 198

Battery care and maintenance 200

Generating electricity 203

Alternator Components 204

Starter motor 207

Auxiliary electrics 211

Warning lamps 212

Legal notes 212

Other auxiliary equipment 212

Multiplexing 215

Service and inspection table 217

12 Engine 219

What is an internal combustion engine? 220

Multiple cylinder engines 226

Engine components 228

Technical terms 242

Engine calculations 243

13 Engines: Cooling & lubrication 245

Taking the heat off 247

Keeping it cool 249

Cooling system components 252

Electrical cooling 257

Testing procedures 257

Heating and ventilation 258

Engine: Cooling and heating service and inspection table 260

Engine lubrication 262

Engine lubrication system components 265

Engine: Lubrication service and inspection table 269

14 Engines: Air supply & exhaust 271

Fuel and combustion 272

Air intake systems 275

Exhaust systems 278

Anti-pollution fundamentals 282

Engine: air and exhaust systems 278

Anti-pollution fundamentals 282

Engine: air and exhaust service and inspection table 284

15 Engines: Combustion control 287

Introduction to engine management 288

Fuel supply 289

System actuators 290

System control 300

Sensors 302

Petrol engines from yesterday 311

Ignition systems from yesteryear 315

Diesel engines from yesterday 318

16 Engines: alternative power 325

Emissions issues 326

Storing energy 327

Going electric 328

Hybrid vehicles 328

17 Clutches and transmissions 333

Clutches 334

How are clutches operated? 338

The flywheel 339

Inspection matters 340

Summing up torque and power 341

Clutch faults 342

Everything about manual transmissions 343

Inspecting and adjusting the transmission components 351

Transaxle 352

Transmission gear shift linkage 353

Automatic response 354

Steering service and inspection table 358

18 Driveline 361

Driveline layouts 362

Propellor and drive shafts 362

Final drives 366

Differentials 368

Axles and bearing arrangements 370

Four-wheel drive 372

Driveline service and inspection table 374

Engines service and inspection table 375

Index 377

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