Chapter 1
Introduction to Automatic Transmissions
and Transaxles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
The Purpose of Transmissions 12
Transmissions and Transaxles 13
Automatic Transmission and Transaxle
Development 13
Automatic Transmission and Transaxle
Components 17
Fluid Coupling/Torque Converter / Input and Output
Shafts / Planetary Gears / Holding Members / Case
and Housings / Oil Pans / Bushings and Bearings /
Hydraulic Pump and Pressure Regulator / Hydraulic
Control System / Gaskets and Seals / Manual
Linkage and Throttle Linkage / Transmission Fluid /
Transmission Fluid Cooler / Transmission Fluid Filter
Automatic Transmission Operation 29
Hybrid Vehicle Drivetrain Operation
Future Transmissions 31
Torodial or Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT) /
Electronically Shifted Manual Transmission
Dual Clutch Transmission 32
Chapter 2
Shop Safety and Environmental
Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Carelessness: The Usual Cause of Accidents 36
Types of Accidents 36
Maintaining a Safe Workplace / Performing Work
Procedures Properly
Preventing Environmental Damage 42
Preventing Solid Waste Contamination / Preventing
Liquid Waste Contamination / Preventing Damage
to the Atmosphere / The Environmental Protection
Agency
Chapter 3
Special Service Tools and Service
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Introduction 46
Specialty Wrenches and Sockets / Punches and
Drifts / Snap Ring Pliers and Picks / Presses / Drivers /
Pullers / Spring Compressors / Seal Protectors /
Tubing Tools / Alignment Tools / Flywheel Turning
and Locking Tools / Organizing Trays / Assembly
Lube / Drain Pans / Screw Extractors / Reamers /
Lifting and Holding Equipment / Cleaning
Equipment
Measuring Tools 59
Pressure Gauges / Size Gauges / Outside
Micrometers / Hole Gauges and Telescoping
Gauges / Inside Micrometers / Depth Micrometers /
Calipers / Feeler Gauges / Dial Indicators / Torque
Wrenches
Electrical and Electronic Test Equipment 64
Jumper Wires / Test Lights / Scan Tools / Multimeters /
Waveform Meters
Service Information 66
Manufacturers’ Service Manuals / General Service
Manuals / Schematics / Troubleshooting Charts /
Telephone Hotlines / Internet Resources
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