vii 1 Career Opportunities .........................................................................1 2 Safety .....................................................................................................23 3 Automotive Tools and Test Equipment .....................................39 4 Building an Engine ............................................................................69 5 Design, Construction, and Application of Engine Components ....................................................................89 6 Engine Classifi cation, Parts Identifi cation ............................ 123 7 Engine Size and Performance Measurements ..................... 147 8 Electrical System Fundamentals .............................................. 159 9 Computer Systems ........................................................................ 177 10 Ignition Systems ............................................................................. 201 11 Fuel Injection Systems .................................................................. 221 12 Fuel and Air Supply Systems ...................................................... 247 13 Cooling Systems .............................................................................. 265 14 Lubrication Systems ...................................................................... 291 15 Exhaust Systems ............................................................................. 317 16 Emission Controls .......................................................................... 329 17 Charging and Starting Systems ................................................. 351 18 Chassis Electrical ........................................................................... 377 19 Engine Clutches .............................................................................. 405 20 Manual Transmissions and Transaxles .................................. 421 21 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles ............................ 441 22 Axles and Drives ............................................................................. 475 23 Four-Wheel Drive ........................................................................... 503 24 Brakes ................................................................................................. 515 25 Suspension Systems ...................................................................... 557 26 Steering Systems ............................................................................. 585 27 Wheels and Tires ............................................................................ 611 28 Wheel Alignment ........................................................................... 627 29 Air Conditioning and Heating .................................................... 639 Brief Contents