Chapter 17
Rebuilding Automatic Transmissions and
Transaxles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
Automatic Transmission and Transaxle
Disassembly 402
Removing External Components / Removing Internal
Components / Automatic Transmission and Transaxle
Parts Cleaning
Parts Inspection and Repair 405
Shaft Service / Planetary Gearset Service / Clutch
Pack Service / Band Service / Servo and
Accumulator Service / Overrunning Clutch Service /
CVT Belt and Pulley Service / Oil Pump Service /
Bearing and Thrust Washer Service / Miscellaneous
Case Parts Service
Reassembly 415
Chapter 18
Automatic Transaxle Final Drive
Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423
Planetary Gear Final Drive Service 424
Helical Gear Final Drive Service 426
Hypoid Gear Final Drive Service 429
Chapter 19
Electronic Control System Service. . . . . 435
Replacing Components on the Transmission or
Transaxle 436
Replacing Pressure and Temperature Sensors /
Output Speed Sensors / Input Speed Sensors /
Replacing Pressure Control Solenoids
Replacing Engine or Vehicle Components 439
Throttle Position Sensors / Temperature Sensors /
Engine Speed Sensors / Exhaust Temperature Sensor /
Mass Airflow Sensors / Manifold Absolute Pressure
and Barometric Pressure Sensors / Oxygen Sensors /
ECM Service / Replacing a PROM / Replacing a
Knock Sensor Module / Flash Programming a
Computer
Rechecking System Operation 446
ECM Relearn Procedures 446
Chapter 20
ASE Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449
Reasons for ASE Tests 450
Applying for the ASE Tests 450
Preparing for the ASE Tests 452
Taking the ASE Tests 452
Types of ASE Test Questions 452
One-Part Questions / Two-Part Questions / Negative
Questions / Incomplete Sentence Questions
Test Results 455
Recertification Tests 455
Chapter 21
Career Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459
Automotive Servicing 460
Levels of Automotive Service Positions 460
Helpers / Installers / Certified Technicians
Types of Auto Service Facilities 461
New-Vehicle Dealerships / Chain and Department
Store Auto Service Centers / Specialty Shops /
Independent Shops / Government Agencies
Other Opportunities in the Auto Service
Industry 463
Shop Foreman or Service Manager / Salesperson or
Service Advisor / Parts Person / Self-Employment
Getting a Job 464
Finding Job Openings / Applying for the Job
Useful Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469
Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 473
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 486
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