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Summary
Summary
Automotive Transmissions and Transaxles presents comprehensive coverage of the operating principles as well as the service and repair procedures for modern automatic transmissions and transaxles. Its complete and up-to-date coverage provides readers with all the information needed to understand the latest automotive technology. Illustrations provided by some of the 48 vehicle and other manufacturers associated with MVAC, a Spanish language glossary, Real World Fixes case studies, and Service Tips all provide readers with support material, visuals, and tools to reinforce concepts and deepen understanding. KEY TOPICS: The up-to-date content begins with operating theory and progresses from service and maintenance operations to problem diagnosis and repair procedures. Features information on evolving automobile technology and modern transmissions--including electronically controlled models. Covers transmission and power train advances--e.g., continuously variable transmissions, hybrid drive systems, and 6-speed transmissions. MARKET: For modern automotive technicians.
Table of Contents
| 1 Service Information, Fasteners, Tools, and Safety |
| Learning Objectives |
| Vehicle Identification |
| Service Information |
| Steel Classification |
| Threaded Fasteners |
| Basic Tool List |
| Measuring Tools |
| Safety Tips for Technicians |
| Electrical Cord Safety |
| Fire Extinguishers |
| Review Questions |
| Chapter Quiz |
| 2 Environmental and Hazardous Materials |
| Learning Objectives |
| Introduction |
| Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) |
| Hazardous Waste |
| Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) |
| Clean Air Act |
| Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) |
| Asbestos Exposure Hazard |
| Proper Disposal |
| Review Questions |
| Chapter Quiz |
| 3 Introduction to Transmissions |
| Transmissions: Their Purpose |
| Torque and Horsepower |
| Gear Ratios |
| Tractive Force |
| Standard Transmission and Clutch |
| Simple Planetary Gearsets |
| Compound Planetary Gearsets |
| Control Devices |
| Transmission Hydraulics |
| Torque Converters |
| Transaxle Final Drive and Differential |
| Four Wheel Drive |
| Nonplanetary Gear Automatic Transmissions |
| Hybrid Drive System |
| 4 Apply Devices: Clutches and Bands |
| Introduction |
| Driving Devices |
| Multiple-Disc Driving Clutches |
| Clutch Plates |
| Clutch Operation |
| One-Way Driving Clutches |
| Clutch Operation |
| Holding/Reaction Devices |
| Multiple-Disc Holding Clutches |
| One-Way Holding Clutches |
| Bands |
| Band Operation |
| Shift Quality |
| Shifts Involving One-Way Clutches |
| Deceleration with One-Way Clutches |
| 5 Power Flow Through Transmission Gearsets |
| Rules of Power Transfer |
| Planetary Gear Ratios |
| Transaxles |
| Park |
| Transmission Schematics |
| Simpson Gear Train Transmissions |
| Neutral |
| First Gear |
| Second Gear |
| Third Gear |
| Reverse |
| Shift Timing |
| Simpson Gear Train Plus and Additional Gearset |
| Overdrive |
| Ravigneaux Gearsets |
| Two-Speed Arrangement and Operation |
| Three-Speed Arrangement and Operation: First Version |
| Three-Speed Arrangement and Operation: Second Version |
| Four-Speed Arrangement and Operation: First Version |
| Four-Speed Arrangement and Operation: Second Version |
| Four-Speed Overdrive Gearset |
| Four-Speed Overdrive Geafset: Second Version |
| Four-Speed Overdrive Gearset: Variation of Second Version |
| Four-Speed Overdrive: Variation Two |
| Nonplanetary Gearsets |
| Helical Gear Types |
| CVT Types |
| 6 Hydraulic System Theory |
| Introduction |
| Hydraulic Principles |
| Simple Hydraulic Systems |
| Basic Automatic Transmission Hydraulics |
| Producing Fluid Flow and Pressure |
| Providing Clean Fluid |
| Controlling Fluid Flows |
| Valve Hydraulic Forces |
| Controlling Fluid Pressure |
| Sealing Fluid Pressure |
| Special Notes on Elastomers |
| App |
