Chapter 4
Gears, Chains, and Bearings . . . . . . . . . . 75
Gear Drives 76
Types of Gears / Gear Nomenclature / Gear Ratio /
Reverse Gear / Planetary Gear Ratios / Gear
Inspection
Chain Drives 81
Types of Chains / Chain Tensioners / Chain Drive
Ratio / Chain Lubrication / Chain Inspection
Bearings 84
Friction in Bearings / Types of Bearings / Friction
Bearings / Antifriction Bearings
Related Components 92
Thrust Washers / Retainer Plates / Collars / Splines /
Keys and Keyways
Chapter 5
Sealing Materials, Fasteners, and
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Seals 100
Types of Seals / Seal Service
Gaskets 106
Gasket Materials / Gasket Problems / Gasket Service
Sealants 108
Types of Sealers / Form-in-Place Gaskets / Thread-
Locking Compounds and Thread Sealers
Adhesives 109
Fasteners 109
Threaded Fasteners / Fastener Classification /
Fastener Torquing and Tightening Sequence /
Removing Broken Fasteners / Snap Rings
Automatic Transmission Fluids 111
Transmission Fluid Types 113
Synthetic Fluids / Fluid Types / Synthetic
Replacement Fluids / Fluid Additives / Checking
Transmission Fluid Level
Chapter 6
Hydraulics and Pneumatics . . . . . . . . . . 119
Hydraulics 120
Types of Hydraulic Systems / Hydraulic Pressure /
Flow Rate / Hydraulic Pumps / Hydraulic Valves /
Actuators
Pneumatics 127
Types of Pneumatic Systems
Chapter 7
Basic Electricity and Electronics . . . . . . 131
Electrical Basics 132
Atoms and Electricity / Conductors and Insulators /
Electron Flow / Electrical Measurements / Direct
and Alternating Current / Types of Electrical Circuits /
Circuit Defects
Electromagnetism 135
Vehicle Wiring and Electrical Components 136
Wiring / Wiring Schematics / Circuit Protection
Devices / Switches / Solenoids and Relays / Motors /
Resistors / Capacitors / Semiconductor Devices
Vehicle Computers 144
Computer Circuits / Control Loops / Main Computer
Sections / Computer Diagnostics
Chapter 8
Automatic Transmission Mechanical
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Construction Overview 150
Torque Converter 150
Torque Converter Construction / Torque Converter
Operation / Converter Stall Speed / Lockup Torque
Converter
Automatic Transmission Shafts 157
Input Shaft / Output Shaft / Stator Shaft
Planetary Gearsets 159
Planetary Gearset Power Flow / Compound
Planetary Gearset / Ravigneaux Gear Train /
Simpson Gear Train / Overdrive Transmission
Operation / Recent Gear Train Designs
Planetary Holding Members 169
Multiple-Disc Clutches / Bands and Servos /
Overrunning Clutches
Converter Housing 177
Automatic Transmission Case 178
Center Support
Extension Housing 180
Transmission Oil Pan 181
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