Chapter 1
Introduction to Drive Trains. . . . . . . . . 11
The Drive Train 12
Front-Engine, Rear-Wheel Drive / Front-Engine,
Front-Wheel Drive / Mid-Engine, Rear-Wheel Drive /
Rear-Engine, Rear-Wheel Drive / Four-Wheel Drive
Drive Train Parts 16
Clutches / Transmissions / Dual Clutch Transmission /
Drive Shaft Assemblies / Rear Axle Assemblies /
Transaxles / Four-Wheel Drive Components
Chapter 2
Shop Safety and Environmental
Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Causes of Accidents 26
Maintaining a Safe Workplace / Performing Work
Procedures Properly
Environmental Damage 32
Preventing Solid Waste Contamination / Preventing
Liquid Waste Contamination / Preventing Damage to
the Atmosphere / The Environmental Protection Agency
Chapter 3
Special Service Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Drive Train Service Tools 36
Special Service Wrenches and Sockets / Punches
and Drifts / Snap Ring Pliers and Picks / Presses /
Drivers / Pullers / Seal Protectors / Alignment Tools /
Flywheel Turning and Locking Tools / Drain Pans /
Screw Extractors / Drive Train Lifting and Holding
Equipment / Drive Train Cleaning Equipment / Drive
Train Measuring Tools
Electrical and Electronic Testers 49
Jumper Wires / Test Lights /Multimeters / Waveform
Meters / Scan Tools
Service Literature 52
Manufacturers’ Service Manuals / General Service
Manuals / Schematics / Troubleshooting Charts /
Telephone Hotlines / Internet Resources / Work
Orders
Chapter 4
Gears, Chains, and Bearings. . . . . . . . . 59
Gear Drives 60
Types of Gears / Gear Nomenclature / Gear Ratio /
Reverse Gear / Gear Removal / Gear Inspection
Chain Drives 66
Types of Chains / Chain Tensioners / Chain Drive
Ratio / Chain Lubrication / Chain Inspection
Bearings 69
Friction / Types of Bearings / Friction Bearings /
Antifriction Bearings
Related Components 78
Thrust Washers / Retainer Plates / Collars / Splines /
Keys and Keyways
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