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Overview
Reflecting the latest ASE Education Foundation tasks, the updated 8th Edition of "Today's Technician: Manual Transmissions and Transaxles Classroom Manual and Shop Manual" covers must-know topics, including dual-clutch systems, limited-slip differential designs and all-wheel drive systems as well as essential safety concepts and major components of the transmission system and subsystems. Up-to-date material gives readers an understanding of the latest automotive technology and key advances in the fast-changing automotive industry. Revised sections include electronic controls of transmissions, transfer cases and differentials to feature the latest reprogramming techniques. A Classroom Manual includes foundational theory for Manual Drive Train and Axles, while the Shop Manual offers photos, detailed job sheets and service and repair tasks based on the latest MLR, AST and MAST task lists.
- All chapter objectives have been reorganized to align directly with chapter headings, ensuring a more intuitive and focused learning experience.
- Each chapter objective is now supported by at least one end-of-chapter question, helping instructors assess comprehension and reinforce key concepts.
- Redundant and outdated material has been reduced or removed making the content more streamlined and easier to digest.
- New and enhanced sections on dual-clutch transmissions, transaxles, differentials and all-wheel-drive systems provide students with the knowledge needed to service today’s complex drivetrains.
- Strong coverage of relearning and reprogramming techniques supports instruction on the latest systems, including electronic clutch, transmission and transfer case control.
- Photos and illustrations have been reviewed and updated where needed to ensure accuracy and enhance visual learning.
- The Classroom Manual blends theory with practical service procedures and ASE-aligned examples supported by full-color visuals that mirror real repair scenarios.
- Content is clearly cross-referenced between the Shop Manual and Classroom Manual, allowing students and instructors to quickly find all relevant information on any topic.
1. Manual Drive Trains and Axles.
2. Drivetrain Theory.
3. Clutches.
4. Manual Transmissions/Transaxles.
5. Front Drive Axles.
6. Drive Shafts and Universal Joints.
7. Differentials and Drive Axles.
8. Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) Systems.
9. Advanced Four-Wheel-Drive Systems.
10. Drivetrain Electrical and Electronic Systems.
11. Electronically Controlled and Automated Transmissions.
SHOP MANUAL.
1. Safety.
2. Special Tools and Procedures.
3. Servicing Clutches.
4. Servicing Transmissions/Transaxles.
5. Servicing Front Drive Axles.
6. Servicing Drive Shafts and Universal Joints.
7. Servicing Differentials and Drive Axles.
8. Servicing Four-Wheel Drive Systems.
9. Diagnosing 4WD and AWD Control Systems.
10. Servicing Drivetrain Electrical Systems.
11. Diagnosing Advanced Electronic Systems.