Chapter 1 Engines 1
1.1 Cylinder Blocks 1
1.2 Cylinder Heads 4
1.3 Valves and Valve Trains 12
1.4 Camshafts and Drives 19
1.5 Pistons 22
1.6 Crankshaft Assemblies 25
1.7 Engine Cooling 29
1.8 Cooling System Types 31
Chapter 2 Fuel System 33
2.1 Gasoline Fuel System 33
2.2 EFI Fuel System Principles 39
2.3 EFI Fuel System Components 45
2.4 EFI Sensors 50
Chapter 3 Steering and Suspension 57
3.1 Steering System 57
3.2 Suspension Systems 62
3.3 Wheels and Tires 65
Chapter 4 Braking Systems 70
4.1 Principles and Types of Braking 70
4.2 Brake Fluid DOT Specifications 72
4.3 Brake Friction Materials and Brake Fade 72
4.4 ABS Brake System 73
Chapter 5 Transmissions 76
5.1 Clutch 76
5.2 Manual Transmissions 81
5.3 Automatic Transmissions 85
5.4 Continuously Variable Transmission(CVT) 89
5.5 Automatic Transmission Servicing Procedures 92
5.6 The Drive Train Layout 96
5.7 The Drive Train Components 99
Chapter 6 Electrics and Electronics 104
6.1 Electrical Components 104
6.2 Ignition Systems 107
6.3 Contact Breaker Systems and Distributorless Ignition Systems 111
6.4 Charging System 114
6.5 Starting System 117
6.6 Lighting System 120
Chapter 7 Heating and Air-Conditioning 126
7.1 Descripion 126
7.2 Inspection and Service 129
Chapter 8 Auxiliary Systems 133
8.1 Supplemental Restraint System 133
8.2 Theft Deterrent System 137
8.3 Cruise Control System 140
Chapter 9 Service Procedure 145
9.1 Engine Procedures 145
9.2 C1utches and Manual Transmissions Procedures 149
9.3 Steering System Procedures 150
9.4 Suspension System Procedures 152
9.5 Braking System Procedures 153
Vocabulary 157
Abbreviations 167
References 178